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Dangerous Thunderstorm With 100 MPH Wind Gusts To Hit Chicago: ‘Treat It Like A Tornado Warning’
Potentially dangerous heat will give way to a line of thunderstorms this afternoon.
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As Chicago Makes Headway On School Council Transparency, Some Say It Doesn’t Go Far Enough
By Yana Kunichoff, Chalkbeat Chicago South Chicago, East Side Primary category in which blog post is published
Hancock College Prep Votes Out Police, Becoming 4th CPS School To Remove Cops On Campus
By Mauricio Peña Midway, West Lawn Primary category in which blog post is published
‘I Voted!’ Stickers Are FINALLY Coming To Chicago This Election Day
By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Voting By Mail In Chicago: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Cook County Teen Dies Of Coronavirus As Illinois Reports 1,471 New Cases
The teenager is among the youngest people known to have died from coronavirus infection in the state.
Chicago Sees Its Most Violent Month In 28 Years As Murders, Shootings Skyrocket
Two dozen children under 10 years old have been shot in Chicago this year.
Two More Weeks Of Chicago School Council School Police Meetings To Go. Here Are The Details
Three councils have voted to remove resource officers from their schools already. Here are the meetings this week.
The Party Is Over: Chicago Shuts Down Warehouse Bash And Vows To Do The Same For Other Mass Gatherings
A new city task force is cracking down on parties, events and large gatherings in commercial and residential buildings.
CPS Giving Parents A Week To Decide Whether To Send Kids To School Or Choose Remote Learning
District officials said they need time to plan based on how many families choose all-remote learning. The Teachers Union wants CPS to open for remote learning only this fall.
Bars Can Now Apply To Open Sidewalk Cafes For Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Previously, only restaurants were allowed to apply for and open a sidewalk cafe. The city hopes the change can help alcohol-only bars and taverns stay afloat.
ICE Wants To Show Public How To Arrest Immigrants With ‘Citizens Academy’ — But Locals Are Fighting To Stop ‘Xenophobic PR Stunt’
The six-week Civilians Academy includes courses on "defensive tactics, firearms familiarization and targeted arrests" and a visit to an immigration detention center.
Illinois Sees Highest Number Of New Coronavirus Cases In 2 Months As State Hits ‘Danger Point,’ Pritzker Says
Another 1,772 new cases of coronavirus were reported and 18 more people died.
2nd Scooter Pilot Starts Aug. 12 With Bird, Lime And Spin
The city will allow vendors to leave scooters out at night. Last time, vendors had to pick them up at night and re-deploy them in the morning.
