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Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
CHICAGO — Marian Lois Shields Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at age 86. Family members confirmed the news in a statement shared by Former President Obama on Friday afternoon. “She passed peacefully this morning, and right now, none of us are quite sure how exactly we’ll move on without […]
Chicago to provide free sidewalk snow removal services in four areas next year, Mayor Brandon Johnson announces
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration on Friday took the next step toward making the “Plow the Sidewalks” campaign a reality, announcing a pilot program next year to provide city-run snow-clearing services in four areas across the city. The pilot will cost between $1.1 million and $3.5 million in those zones, according to a report released by the Johnson administration. Though the Department ...
WGN sues Dolton for refusing to release spending records
WGN is suing the Village of Dolton in Cook County Circuit Court for refusing to release spending records and other documents related to Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s perks and pay. The lawsuit was filed Thursday by Nexstar Media Inc., the Irving, Texas-based owner of WGN-TV. Last November, WGN Investigates sent Dolton a public records request, seeking […]
Tensions flare at Thornton Township budget meeting
Tensions flared at a Thornton Township budget meeting Friday afternoon, with the appearance of Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard causing controversy in the room. From outbursts, clapping and shouting, police stood by during the meeting prepared to remove people from the meeting as residents flooded officials with...
Chicago Air and Water Show, Taste of Chicago shift festival dates for 2024
Two iconic Chicago summer festivals won't be held on their typical dates this year due to other major events taking place. The Chicago Air and Water Show, which typically takes place the third week of August, this year will be held Aug. 10 and 11, the city said. The event dates were moved due to the Democratic National Convention, taking place at Chicago's United Center Aug. 19 through Aug. 22.
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