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Sundays on State to Return This Summer; Loop Alliance Seeking Artists and Organizations for the Free Block Party

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(Courtesy of Chicago Loop Alliance)

Everyone’s favorite downtown block party is back. Chicago Loop Alliance organizes Sundays on State with the goal of cultivating community and amplifying art and culture within the Loop.

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Expect Delays: Next Phase of Kennedy Expressway Construction to Begin Monday — With Reversible Express Lanes Closing Until Fall

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(WTTW News)

The construction is part of the second phase of a three-year, $150 million project to rehab the I-90/I-94 Kennedy Expressway from the I-94 Edens Expressway junction to Ohio Street.

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New James Bond Exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry Will Leave 007 Fans Shaken AND Stirred

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A look inside the “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond” exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. (Kelsey Ryan)

Two large galleries showcase tricked-out vehicles, artifacts and gadgets from 25 films in the series, along with movie clips that set the scene.

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A look inside the “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond” exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. (Kelsey Ryan)

Illinois Underfunds Public Universities by $1.4B, State Commission Says

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State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Westchester, speaks at a news conference Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Illinois Capitol to highlight the findings of a new report on state funding for public universities. She was the co-chair of the commission that found Illinois underfunds public universities by about $1.4 billion. (Andrew Campbell / Capitol News Illinois)

A state commission found that dedicating an added $100-135 million annually to public universities would allow Illinois to bridge the funding gap in 10-15 years.

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State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Westchester, speaks at a news conference Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Illinois Capitol to highlight the findings of a new report on state funding for public universities. She was the co-chair of the commission that found Illinois underfunds public universities by about $1.4 billion. (Andrew Campbell / Capitol News Illinois)

Bill That Could Make TikTok Unavailable in the US Advances Quickly in the House

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Some lawmakers and critics of TikTok have argued the Chinese government could force the company to share data on American users. TikTok says it has never done that and wouldn’t do so if asked. The U.S. government also hasn’t provided evidence of that happening.

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Young Writers Showcase Skills at Rooted & Radical Poetry Festival

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(Courtesy of Young Chicago Authors)

Young Chicago Authors is encouraging Chicago’s youth to engage in storytelling to express themselves with poetry and performance.

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Feds Recover $1.4M Allegedly Tied to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scam

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The Dirksen Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois)

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago announced it seized approximately $1.4 million of cryptocurrency, which will be now returned to people who lost their money through an alleged fraud scheme.

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The Dirksen Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois)

Police Union President Backs O’Neill Burke for Cook County State’s Attorney in Democratic Primary

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Eileen O’Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III are running for the Democratic nomination in the race for Cook County state’s attorney. (Photos provided)

Eileen O’Neill Burke rejected the endorsement of the city’s largest police union in a statement to WTTW News. “We still want our members to vote for her,” Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said.

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Eileen O’Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III are running for the Democratic nomination in the race for Cook County state’s attorney. (Photos provided)

It’s Time to Spring Forward, and Schedule a Nap for Sunday

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Daylight saving time officially arrives at 2 a.m. Sunday.

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Remember Chicago’s Native and Pollinator Garden Registry? It’s Finally Getting off the Ground

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Milkweed stems stand tall in the Field Museum's Rice Native Gardens. In the past, gardeners have been threatened with fines when native plants were mistaken for weeds. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News)

More than two years after Chicago's City Council passed an ordinance creating a Native and Pollinator Garden Registry, an advisory board has finally been appointed to oversee the operation.

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Milkweed stems stand tall in the Field Museum's Rice Native Gardens. In the past, gardeners have been threatened with fines when native plants were mistaken for weeds. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News)

Case of Measles Confirmed in Pilsen Shelter; City Health Officials Ask Residents to Shelter in Place

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The former industrial building at 2241 S. Halsted St. that has been converted into the city's largest shelter. (WTTW News)

The child diagnosed with measles “has recovered and is no longer infectious,” according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.

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The former industrial building at 2241 S. Halsted St. that has been converted into the city's largest shelter. (WTTW News)

Little Village, Humboldt Park Among 10 State-Designated Cultural Districts Eligible for $3M in Funding

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(WTTW News)

The program was launched in 2023 with an aim to uplift and preserve cultural communities throughout Illinois. The districts are eligible to apply for some of the $3 million in available funding to help stimulate economic development in those areas.

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Here Are the Top 10 Consumer Complaints in Illinois For 2023

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For a third year in a row, complaints regarding home repair and remodeling top the list of written consumer complaints filed to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

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Biden Uses Feisty State of the Union to Contrast With Trump, Sell Voters on a Second Term

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President Joe Biden arrives to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Washington. (Shawn Thew/Pool via AP)

President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution" and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.

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President Joe Biden arrives to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Washington. (Shawn Thew/Pool via AP)

What Do Lenny Bruce, Joe Mantegna and Booze Have in Common? 2 Plays About American Trailblazers Light Up the Biograph Theater

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Ronnie Marmo as Lenny Bruce. (Doren Sorell)

Local legend Joe Mantegna is directing “I’m Not a Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce” starring Ronnie Marmo as the comedian who took a bullet for anyone who values free speech. Marmo also directs and stars in “Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” the true story of the dramatic founding of Alcoholics Anonymous.

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Ronnie Marmo as Lenny Bruce. (Doren Sorell)

Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, March 7, 2024 - Full Show

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Should guns be allowed where you vote? A look at a potential new gun ban. And what a move to end the grocery tax could mean for you.

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New Bill Would Ban Guns From Illinois Polling Places

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State Rep. Bob Morgan said banning guns at polling places is necessary given rising security concerns surrounding elections. Gun rights advocates said the proposal is an answer in search of a problem.

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(WTTW News)