Half of Chicago school board candidates are facing challenges, but powerful CTU says it didn’t file any

Nearly every incumbent running for school board aligned with the politically powerful Chicago Teachers Union is facing a challenge to their candidacy and could be thrown off the ballot. Hilario …

Group of Edgewater residents want Emanuel Congregation’s land to become public park

A group of Edgewater residents is calling on the Chicago Park District to purchase what many consider to be the largest and only parcel of developable lakefront property left in …

Pope Leo’s Vatican reviewing appeal of planned closure of Chicago-area Catholic school

The Vatican is considering a last-ditch appeal from a group of parents trying to prevent the closure of St. Hubert Catholic School in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates. The parents are …

Jason Benetti mends fences with White Sox, makes first Chicago visit for NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Jason Benetti didn’t leave the White Sox’ TV booth on the best of terms. But you would never know it these days. He has been back to Rate Field many …

Emmy Predictions: The Three ‘Ps,’ a Comedy Frontrunner and a Network Crown Up for Grabs

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, …

‘60 Minutes’ Boss Vows to ‘Pursue Stories Without Fear or Favor,’ While CBS Waits for Word of Whether Remaining Correspondents Will Stay

Maybe they will stay? The new executive producer of “60 Minutes” vowed in a memo Thursday to uphold the CBS News property’s commitment to pursue stories “without fear or favor” …

Loved ones of slain Tilden High School honor student call for justice during peace walk in Back of the Yards

Mourners had a clear message Thursday morning as they conducted a peace walk for murdered Tilden High School honor student Pedro Ramirez: His life mattered and he deserves justice. Over …

Activistas no sólo quieren que se retire el nombre de César Chávez. Quieren un nuevo estilo de liderazgo

En Back of the Yards, vecindario con una larga historia de activismo social, el impulso para quitar el nombre de César Chávez de una escuela primaria local está provocando una …

‘Power: Legacy’ Starring Joseph Sikora, Michael Rainey Jr. Greenlit at Starz

Starz has greenlit the “Power” sequel “Power: Legacy,” Variety has confirmed. The series will follow the reunion of Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) and Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.), the …

Shooter on loose after Amazon worker gunned down during ‘personal dispute’ in Melrose Park

A gunman fled the scene after an Amazon employee was fatally shot Thursday morning at the company’s fulfillment center in west suburban Melrose Park. Officers responded about 9:10 a.m. to …

Sara Bareilles and Director Josh Alexander on Turning Loss Into Musical Magic in the Tribeca-Premiering Documentary ‘Good Grief’

In writing an album that is largely about loss and calling it “Good Grief,” singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles is clearly playing with the wording of that common phrase, finding a way …

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