Who Is Running For Chicago Mayor?
Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't formally said if he's running for a second term, but more than six candidates have already launched campaigns ahead of 2027's…
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Extreme heat warning for Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota
Plus: Why some Minnesota politicians are staying out of endorsement debates; GOP lieutenant governor candidate won't apologize for being at Jan. 6; Lynx's Cheryl Reeve…
Read full article ββIt is a political fight and it is horribleβ: How a plan to stop Medicaid fraud brought panic to healthcare patients and providers
As state of Minnesota employees seek to appease the Trump administration, federal officials are mum.Β The post βIt is a political fight and it is…
Read full article βPrediction Market Kalshi Sues Illinois Over Its Push To Regulate Sports Bets
The suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.
Read full article ββExtreme Heatβ To Hit Chicago Starting Monday, Bringing Temperatures Near 100 Degrees, National Weather Service Says
A high pressure system moving in from the Southeast will bring scorching temperatures and humidity that could make it feel like 105 degrees by midweek,…
Read full article βPride Parade Kicks Off In Lakeview As Thousands Celebrate Chicagoβs LGBTQ+ Community
The 55th annual Pride Parade is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of onlookers and over 150 groups and participants marching through the two-mile route…
Read full article βU.S. Rep. Mike Quigley Uses State Of Uptown Theatre As Metaphor In Mayoral Campaign Kickoff
Chicago and the rundown 1920s movie palace both need a hand with their restoration, the veteran North Side Congressman told supporters Saturday.
Read full article βDamen Silos Owner Built Unauthorized Parking Lot, Violating City Code, City Says
Michael Tadin Jr. could face fines of up to $1,000 a day if he doesnβt comply with the cityβs request to stop using the lot…
Read full article βDocumenters report: Hennepin County looks to stabilize jail staffing
Amid a nationwide corrections staffing crisis, the board heard from a consultant on how to increase staffing levels at a recent meeting. The post Documenters…
Read full article βHaitians, Syrians In Chicago Face Dire Consequences After Losing Protective Status, Advocates Warn
Over 350,000 people β including hundreds of families in Chicago β could be forced to leave after U.S. after after Thursday's Supreme Court ruling.
Read full article βDocumenters report: Meridian Behavioral Health to take over Ramsey County detox center
The county has ended its in-house detox program and will instead work with community providers going forward. The post Documenters report: Meridian Behavioral Health to…
Read full article βWith Moriarty bowing out as Hennepin County Attorney, the race is on for who will replace her β and how
At a recent candidate forum, five contenders jockeyed for position while promising to hold ICE accountable and offering the occasional nod to Moriartyβs successes. The…
Read full article βNoisy Electronic Music Fest Riles Lincoln Park Neighbors, Could Prompt Future Ward-Wide Ban
Some residents have blasted the Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival, complaining that bass beats echoed throughout the neighborhood for eight hours daily while trash was…
Read full article βWill Timberwolvesβ LaMelo Ball trade unlock the next level of superstardom in Anthony Edwards?Β
One of the best pure point guards in the NBA, LaMelo Ball is expected to help elevate Ant, Gobert. The post Will Timberwolvesβ LaMelo Ball…
Read full article β2 Assaults Near Rainbow Beach Have Neighbors On Alert
Police say a man attacked women from behind and groped them in two instances this month near Rainbow Beach.
Read full article βImmigrants In Illinois Are Finding Success Challenging Their Detention In Federal Court
Hundreds of Illinois immigrants have filed wrongful detention lawsuits since the Trump Administrationβs Operation Midway Blitz began in September. Many of them have U.S. citizen…
▶️ Watch →Take A Look Inside Worldβs Largest Hello Kitty Cafe In Downtown Chicago
The new two-story, very pink cafe at Michigan and Wacker offers sweet treats, afternoon tea and plenty of merch for Hello Kitty fans.
Read full article βMinnesota can protect the planet and its marginalized communities
Superfund legislation is well-intentioned, but there could be unintended consequences for marginalized communities. The post Minnesota can protect the planet and its marginalized communities appeared…
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Itβs the last day of our Summer Member Drive and we are behind on our goal. We need 61 more sustaining donations by midnight tonight…
Read full article βReport: Hennepin County deputiesβ bodycam footage being concealed with liberal use of βundercoverβ status
Plus: Tom Emmer's latest statements on immigrants and Ilhan Omar's reaction; Minneapolis council lifts ban on adult bathhouses; Google holds Hermantown data center open house;…
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