Articles By Kelly Bauer
20 People Die From Coronavirus In Illinois As 2,120 New Cases Reported
Among the victims were five people in Cook County. At least 8,411 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois.
Chicago Needs Election Judges For November. Here’s How You Can Help (And Earn $230 Or More)
There's been a national shortage of people signing up to be election judges amid the coronavirus pandemic — but the post is key to ensuring voters can safely and confidently cast their ballots.
Black Chicagoans Die 9 Years Before White Residents. The City Has A New Plan To Confront Racism And Close The Gap
Chicago's life expectancy gap is rooted in systemic racism, officials said when announcing the Healthy Chicago 2025 plan Thursday.
Coronavirus Kills 25 More People In Illinois As 2,056 New Cases Reported
At least 8,392 people have died from coronavirus in Illinois since the start of the pandemic.
Hundreds Of Monarch Butterflies Are Downtown As Part Of Annual Migration
It's peak monarch butterfly season for Chicago — but the beautiful insects are near-endangered.
Want To Weigh In On Chicago Police Policies? Here’s How To Take New Surveys, Join Focus Groups
Police are asking for input on a variety of policies, including how officers respond to hate crimes, prohibition of sexual misconduct and how officers interact with youth.
Lincoln Park ZooLights Will Return — But Will Cost $5 Per Person This Year
Lincoln Park Zoo is facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic, forcing it to make ZooLights a paid event. There will still be five free nights.
Chicagoans Took 230,400 Scooter Trips During The First Month Of The New Pilot
Complaints about the scooters are down, according to the city, but too many people are still riding on sidewalks.
Bringing Back Football Would Put Kids, Communities At Risk Of Coronavirus, Pritzker Says
Some parents might feel safe sending their kids onto the field, but doing so would put everyone around them at risk, Gov. JB Pritzker said.
