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The Weber Arch at Northwestern University in Evanston on Nov. 13, 2020. Northwestern graduate student workers voted to unionize after years of organizing.

Northwestern graduate student workers vote to unionize after years of organizing

January 15, 2023 at 8:45 a.m.

Following two days of casting ballots — and years of grassroots organizing — Northwestern University graduate students voted Thursday to unionize and will join the United Electrical, Radio and Machine...

A sign outside the fire station on the 1000 block of North Orleans Street in Chicago. A newborn who was left in a duffel bag at the building died in 2022.

NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’ episode criticized by city Fire Department and safe haven advocate for baby box surrender scene: ‘We just don’t do that here’

January 8, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

On Wednesday's episode of NBC's "Chicago Fire," a storyline involving an infant safe surrender box sounded the alarm for both the Chicago Fire Department and an advocate for abandoned children,...

Resource coordinator Sheila Williams, right, with members of the Student Voice Committee. From left, Aniya Hall, Tevell Clayborne, Benai Murphy and Rayana Ward are inside the space they are transforming into the Collaboratory, which includes a care closet, at Gale Community Academy in Rogers Park.

Care closets — stocked with clothes, shoes and toiletries — equip students at 2 Chicago schools with necessities and confidence

January 4, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

At Gale Community Academy in Rogers Park, a small closet in a classroom holds significant meaning. When students need a pair of leggings or a tube of toothpaste, or something...

420 S. Park Avenue Hinsdale. Historic homes in Hinsdale will soon have the opportunity to take advantage of flexible zoning regulations. The Hinsdale Village Board voted to create a village-wide Historic Overlay District, Hinsdale. Sept. 26, 2022.

Hinsdale: A few things to keep an eye on in 2023

January 4, 2023 at 1:22 p.m.

The April elections will likely be the focus of the start of the new year, but new village ordinances like a newly created overlay district to help preserve Historic homes...

An iced caramel macchiato at Qahwah House on Dec. 1, 2022, in Lombard.

Qahwah House in Lombard takes coffee back to its Yemeni roots: ‘I want to build a bridge through coffee’

January 4, 2023 at 5:50 p.m.

The immediate sights and sounds of Qahwah House, a Yemeni coffee spot in suburban Lombard, are unlike that of the typical American cafe. Ginormous silver kettles of coffee and chai...

(This photo was taken as volunteers stage the area for press photographers) National Charity League volunteers filled a shipping container headed for Tanzania, Hinsdale Ill. Monday, November 14, 2022. (James C. Svehla-Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale Year in Review 2022

December 26, 2022 at 5:30 a.m.

From heated culture wars and mask debates at Hinsdale High School District 86 to community organizing and academic achievements, here's a recap of a few noteworthy things that happened in...

Morgan McLuckie hands out blankets to homeless with Andy Robledo, many who are using the winterized tents Robledo has provided, at Clinton and Lake streets in the Fulton Market neighborhood, Dec. 23, 2022.

Chicago weather: Latest updates on winter storm, travel updates and more

March 6, 2024 at 11:51 a.m.

With snow falling and temperatures dropping drastically, Chicago steeled itself against winter's first major blast Thursday, as a storm affecting much of the country disrupted travel, upended holiday planning and...

Elmhurst District 205 investigating ‘deeply disturbing’ video of York Community High School student with disability getting pushed, officials said

December 12, 2022 at 6:08 p.m.

A video that surfaced out of York Community High School in Elmhurst School District 205 on Thursday showed "an aggressive physical altercation by a student toward another student with a...

Coming off a tax levy vote, Hinsdale District 86 officials discuss hiring more experienced teachers: ‘Those individuals cost more money’

December 1, 2022 at 4:03 p.m.

The Hinsdale High School District 86 board voted unanimously for a 5% increase in the property tax levy at its last meeting. The decision was expected after a board discussion...

Local animal welfare organization calls for help: ‘We put every dollar into saving as many animals as we can’

November 29, 2022 at 9:12 a.m.

The COVID-19 pandemic fallout of pets flooding the animal welfare system coupled with high inflation derailing day-to-day costs has put Hinsdale Humane Society in a tight spot financially. The organization...

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