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Michael Rubin, a facilities manager at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, puts plastic dividers between work stations in the university's computer lab on Aug. 5, 2020.

Northeastern Illinois University offering 1-year tuition break for incoming fall students

June 4, 2021 at 4:35 p.m.

Northeastern Illinois University has announced a new, one-time scholarship for incoming fall undergraduate students to promote access to education in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The scholarship, named "NEIU...

Uber driver from Hobart, Indiana, who was shot in Cicero on Monday evening, has died

June 2, 2021 at 7:23 p.m.

A Hobart, Indiana, man who was shot in the head while making an Uber pickup in Cicero on Monday evening has died, authorities said. Joseph David Schelstraete, 38, was declared...

After almost 80 years, remains of Navy sailor killed in attack on Pearl Harbor identified as St. Charles man

June 2, 2021 at 3:01 p.m.

The remains of a Navy sailor from St. Charles killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that triggered American entry into World War II have been identified, Defense Department...

Mario Meza, team leader of collections, tends to Paulette C. Wilson as she donates platelets at the R. Scott Falk Family Blood Donation Site on June 1, 2021. The American Red Cross and American Cancer Society are partnering to encourage blood and platelet donations as cancer treatments resume.

Red Cross, American Cancer Society urge blood, platelet donations as cancer treatments resume

June 1, 2021 at 8:35 p.m.

The American Red Cross and American Cancer Society have partnered to promote blood and platelet donations nationwide in the wake of the resumption of cancer treatments as the COVID-19 pandemic...

Uber driver critically wounded in shooting Monday evening in Cicero

June 1, 2021 at 5:20 p.m.

A 38-year-old man from Indiana was shot and critically wounded Monday evening in Cicero after he was called to the west suburb to pick up a ride-share passenger, officials said....

The Metea Valley High School marching band participates in the Memorial Day parade in Naperville on May 31, 2021.

Memorial Day 2021 in Chicago marks step closer to normalcy following pandemic cancellations last year

May 31, 2021 at 6:34 p.m.

As the Naperville Municipal Band finished the final notes of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the annual Memorial Day parade, several members could be seen wiping away tears. It had been...

Chicago Park District youth track athletes run the peewee 50-yard dash on June 25, 1983, at Riis Park in Chicago during the regional championships.

Chicago track and field events to find ‘Chicago’s fastest’ kids, celebrate opening of new Gately Park athletics center

May 28, 2021 at 6:16 p.m.

The Chicago Park District is returning to the roots of many of its youth programs this spring and summer by sponsoring a track and field competition for young people, pegged...

Waves crash along the Lakefront Trail as rain moves through the area on May 27, 2021.

Chicago to see scattered showers Friday when beaches reopen, but Memorial Day weekend looks sunny

May 27, 2021 at 3:10 p.m.

Chicago is expected to see a sunny Memorial Day weekend after showers Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered showers are likely to move northeast Friday, when Chicago's lakefront...

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