UC students, alumni briefly occupy politics building days after pro-Palestinian encampment razed UC students, alumni briefly occupy politics building days after pro-Palestinian encampment razed

Students and alumni from the University of Chicago briefly occupied the university's Institute of Politics late Friday afternoon to protest the war in Gaza and demand that the university divest itself of financial assets associated with Israel.

yesterday, 4:07
3 teens shot in Austin neighborhood: police 3 teens shot in Austin neighborhood: police

Three teenagers were hurt Friday evening in a triple shooting in the city’s Austin neighborhood, according to Chicago police. The victims were two teen males, aged 14 and 18, along with a 15-year-old girl, authorities said. Police said the trio was standing near the sidewalk in the 5500 block of West Quincy Street just before […]

yesterday, 4:23
‘Fully involved’ dumpster fire reported on construction site of The Clove, $150M redevelopment in Buffalo Grove ‘Fully involved’ dumpster fire reported on construction site of The Clove, $150M redevelopment in Buffalo Grove

The Buffalo Grove Fire Department is investigating the cause of a blaze that broke out in a semi-tractor trailer truck Friday afternoon that was on The Clove construction site in the northwest suburb. The Clove is a sprawling $150 million redevelopment being built that is planned to include 297 luxury residences, retail and dining establishments, and park space. According to a village news...

yesterday, 4:50
Former OpenAI leader says safety has ‘taken a backseat to shiny products’ at the company Former OpenAI leader says safety has ‘taken a backseat to shiny products’ at the company

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the company has a lot more to do and is committed to doing it.

yesterday, 4:54
Today in History: New York Native publishes article about AIDS Today in History: New York Native publishes article about AIDS

On May 18, 1981, the New York Native, a gay newspaper, carried a story concerning rumors of “an exotic new disease” among homosexuals; it was the first published report about what came to be known as AIDS.

yesterday, 11:00
Miscommunication in shelters leads to confusion and worry Miscommunication in shelters leads to confusion and worry

Dozens of migrants interviewed by the Tribune at four migrant shelters around the city say they are unclear about where they will live and what will happen to them on the day of the deadline.

yesterday, 12:00
Elgin pool shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic, another downed due to mechanical issues all reopening this summer Elgin pool shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic, another downed due to mechanical issues all reopening this summer

Two popular summertime destinations, Lords Park Pool and Festival Park’s splash pad, are reopening this summer in Elgin.. Lords Park Pool closed four years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It remained closed until a group of residents rallied the city to reopen it. A community meeting last year drew a crowd that overwhelmingly wanted to see the eastside pool reopen. The Elgin City Council...

yesterday, 14:41
Sen. Dick Durbin calls on Justice Alito to recuse himself amid report that his home flew a US flag upside down after Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ claims Sen. Dick Durbin calls on Justice Alito to recuse himself amid report that his home flew a US flag upside down after Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ claims

An upside-down American flag, a symbol associated with former President Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud, was displayed outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in January 2021, The New York Times reported.

yesterday, 17:31
Israeli army finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza killed at Oct. 7 music festival Israeli army finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza killed at Oct. 7 music festival

The Israeli military said Friday its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack.

yesterday, 20:10
After a 17-year wait, cicadas emerge a little early in Chicagoland: ‘It’s a milestone’ After a 17-year wait, cicadas emerge a little early in Chicagoland: ‘It’s a milestone’

It’s official, Chicago. Periodical cicadas have arrived. The large insects, which last emerged in Chicago 17 years ago, have been spotted in droves in pockets of the city.

yesterday, 22:30
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