CTA Yellow Line service temporarily suspended due to fallen tree branch
Service on the CTA Yellow Line was temporarily suspended Wednesday morning ahead of the morning rush hour.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announces run for Congress
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss on Thursday announced his candidacy for Illinois' 9th Congressional District, entering the race to replace longtime Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who is not seeking reelection.
Northwestern faces new federal investigation over reported treatment of Jewish students
The Department of Health and Human Services is now investigating Northwestern for possible Title VI violations. Here's what we know about the new probe.
Chicago pope craze: From cookies to Italian beef, businesses cash in on papal pride
First came the memes—now comes the merch!
Trump administration investigates Evanston-Skokie school district amid reports of 'antiracist training'
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into an Illinois school district based on a teacher's allegations of racial segregation practices, according to a press release.
Jan Schakowsky, longtime U.S. rep for Chicago’s north suburbs, won’t run for reelection in 2026
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who's been in Congress for more than 25 years, said she will not run for another term in 2026.
Congress again asks to interview Northwestern president over antisemitism on campus
The president of Northwestern University is being called before Congress once again over alleged antisemitic incidents on campus.
Northwestern faculty push back on Trump administration's threats over antisemitism response
More than 100 Jewish faculty and staff are speaking out Wednesday—not against the university, but against the Trump administration.
'Antisemitic' vandalism found on Northwestern's campus during Passover: officials
Northwestern University officials are condemning a series of "antisemitic" acts after hateful graffiti and fliers were found on campus Monday morning during the Jewish holiday Passover.
Northwestern graduate sues Trump administration over revoked student visa
A recent graduate of Northwestern University from India is suing the federal government after his student visa was revoked.
