Welch Will Not Seek New Term As Speaker After 26 House Democrats Call For Change
The move comes after months of criticism over his handling of sexual harassment allegations in the House.
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3 charts that explain Minnesotaβs high voter turnoutΒ
The stateβs high voter turnout is not an accident. How state law, culture and demographics fuel civic engagement. The post 3 charts that explain Minnesotaβs…
Read full article βPedestrians Hit By Paintballs From Moving Car In Little Italy, Police Say
Wednesdayβs incident on Taylor Street follows similar paintball gun attacks Monday near UIC and last week in Lakeview.
Read full article βMore bike lanes in the suburbs? This group is gaining ground.
The West Metro Active Transportation Alliance is earning the respect of suburban city councils through their advocacy for a wider network of car-free options. The…
Read full article βFamily Of 4 Dies In Rogers Park Fire: βDevastating Tragedyβ
Two sons, their mother and their grandmother were killed in the fire early Thursday morning. The family dog also died in the blaze.
Read full article βMaybe Gov.-elect Klobuchar can usher in βOne Minnesotaβ
No one expects the governor-elect to stop being a Democrat, but she should strive to bring Minnesotans together. The post Maybe Gov.-elect Klobuchar can usher…
Read full article βHow Jake Johnson closed the gap on Brad Finstad in Minnesotaβs 1st District
A recount likely awaits, but the Democratβs gains on his party's past results in cities and rural areas alike sealed his lead. The post How…
Read full article β3M agrees to pay more than $7 billion to settle βforever chemicalβ groundwater contamination claims
The settlement is expected to cover claims from around 120,000 people exposed to PFAS. The post 3M agrees to pay more than $7 billion to…
Read full article βMinnesota, Wisconsin among at least 5 states where Democrats earned new trifectas
Democrats took full control β both statehouse chambers and governors' offices β in at least five states where they previously shared power. The post Minnesota,…
Read full article βNonstop Christmas Music Returns Thursday To 93.9 LITE FM
Around-the-clock holiday music kicks off at 3 p.m Thursday. In recent years, the station has begun playing Christmas tunes on or around Nov. 1.
Read full article βProposed Smoke Shop Isnβt Fit For Wells Street, Old Town Neighbors And Alderman Say
Ald. Brian Hopkins and a local business group are urging the city to reject the license applications for Exotic Corner, which they say put up…
Read full article βFrom Station Stoves To Overhead Heat: The History Of The CTAβs Warming Lamps
The electric, infrared heat lamps in over 120 CTA locations are among Chicago's favorite amenities. They're officially on for the season.
Read full article βThis Southeast Side Park Needs A Name, And Neighbors Can Weigh In
The Steelworkers Park Advisory Council is collecting name suggestions through Dec. 31 for Park 566 on the former U.S. Steel South Works site, now popular…
Read full article βPointing fingers
An original Steve Sack cartoon β like this one on President Donald Trump and the midterm election results β appearsΒ on MinnPost each Thursday. For more…
Read full article βEdgewater Neighbors Appeal Judgeβs Broadway Upzoning Ruling
The plaintiffs are asking for a judge's move to throw out their case be overturned, saying it ignored decades of Illinois zoning law.
Read full article β21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Vintage Festivals, Fall Fun And More
There's also a pumpkin smash, DΓa de los Muertos celebrations, a dim sum drag brunch and more to check out.
Read full article βBeverly Phono Mart Makes Pop-Up Space PermanentΒ After Car Crashed Into Original Location
Mallory McClaire and Chantala Kommanivanh moved their record shop to a temporary storefront on 103rd, and theyβve decided to stay. Their grand reopening is Saturday.
Read full article βRogers Parkβs Leonaβs Demoβd For Housing, Andersonvilleβs Ashland Avenue Sees 3rd Apartment Pitch
The two projects, which are set to build on two vacant lots, would bring a total 115 new apartments to the Far North Side
Read full article βLogan Squareβs The Walk In Reopens Friday β Just Enter Through The Cooler
Thereβs only one way to get inside the revamped bar: through the walk-in cooler of Red Star Liquor and Deli next door.
Read full article βDonβt Trash Your Pumpkins. Smash And Compost Them At These Chicago Sites
Ten sites across Chicago will collect leftover Halloween pumpkins for people to smash and compost this weekend, keeping them out of landfills.
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