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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)

2 More Cases of Measles Confirmed in Pilsen Shelter, Bringing Total to 4: Chicago Health Officials

Since the first confirmed case of measles was diagnosed in a shelter resident on Friday, approximately 900 residents have been vaccinated, officials said. 

A homeless encampment in Humboldt Park. (WTTW News)

Real Estate Groups Ask Illinois Supreme Court to Invalidate Ballot Measure That Would Hike Taxes on Sales of Million-Dollar Properties

A coalition of the real estate and development groups asked the Illinois Supreme Court to reverse an appellate court ruling that overturned a decision by Cook County Judge Kathleen Burke that blocked the Chicago Board of Elections from counting votes for and against the proposal, known as Bring Chicago Home.

In this image made from video provided by Illinois State Police Troop 6, Illinois State Police Capt. Jody Huffman, at podium, speaks during a news conference about the five people, including three children, who were killed Monday, March 11, 2024, after a school bus and semitruck collided on a highway in western Illinois. (Illinois State Police Troop 6 via AP)

3 Children and 2 Adults Die After School Bus Collides With Semi in Western Illinois, Authorities Say

Five people, including three children, were killed in western Illinois when a school bus and semitruck collided on a highway Monday, authorities said.

An online flyer posted in January that lists Melissa Conyears-Ervin as the host of a prayer group, identifies her as “Chicago City Treasurer” and uses her official city portrait. (Facebook)

With 2 Vacant Seats, Ethics Board Cancels Meeting, Leaving Case Against Conyears-Ervin in Limbo Before Election

The cancelation of the meeting leaves the pending probe against City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin up in the air, four months after the Ethics Board ratified the determination that she fired two city employees after they warned her she was violating the city’s government ethics ordinance by using city resources to host a prayer service.

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The Solar Eclipse Is a Month Away, But the Time to Get Your Viewing Glasses — and Smartphone Filters — Is NOW

If you've been sleeping on the North American total solar eclipse of 2024, it's time to start paying attention. The big event — on April 8 — is fast approaching and folks who haven't prepared could find themselves left out in the dark.

(WTTW News)

Reports: Bears Planning to Spend $2B on New Domed Stadium in Chicago

Several news organizations on Monday morning reported that the team has backed off possible plans to build a stadium in suburban Arlington Heights and will instead now provide private funding for a new publicly owned stadium in Chicago.

A 31-year-old American man accused of murder, center, stands in the dock between his lawyers Philip M'ller, left, and Alexander Stevens at the regional court in Kempten, Germany, Monday March 11, 2024. (Karl-Josef Hildenbrand / dpa via AP)

US Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder and Rape in Attack on 2 Recent U. of I. Graduates in Germany

An American man was convicted of murder and other charges on Monday for brutally attacking two American women near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein castle last summer and pushing them into a ravine, fatally injuring one of them. He was sentenced to life in prison.

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1 Person Killed, 12 Wounded in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police

According to the Chicago Police Department, 13 people were shot in 13 separate incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

A graphic that says “Chicago’s River Dyeing.” (WTTW News)

WTTW News Explains: Why Does Chicago Dye the River Green for St. Patrick’s Day?

There’s no more iconic Chicago St. Patrick’s Day tradition than dyeing the Chicago River green.

Robert Downey Jr., winner of the award for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for "Oppenheimer," from left, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for "The Holdovers," Emma Stone, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "Poor Things," and Cillian Murphy, winner of the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for "Oppenheimer," pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10

‘Oppenheimer’ Crowned Best Picture at an Academy Awards Shadowed by War

After passing over arguably Hollywood’s foremost big-screen auteur for years, the Oscars made up for lost time by heaping seven awards on Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic, including best actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. and best director for Nolan.

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

2nd Case of Measles Confirmed in Pilsen Shelter, Chicago Health Officials Announce

A team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is on its way to Chicago to assist the Chicago Department of Public Health respond to the apparent measles outbreak, Chicago health officials said.

Week in Review: Lawmakers Approve Hybrid Elected School Board; Measles Reported at Migrant Shelter

State lawmakers overwhelmingly approve a hybrid elected school board for Chicago. More trouble at an embattled migrant shelter in Pilsen. And the race for Cook County state’s attorney heats up.

FILE - Violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. (John Minchillo / AP Photo, File)

Illinois Man Accused of Firing Gun From Scaffolding During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Arrested

John Banuelos, 39, of Summit, Illinois, was captured on camera footage scaling the scaffolding that had been put up for the inaugural stage and waving the crowd toward him. He pulled what appeared to be a gun from his waistband and fired two shots into the air, prosecutors said.

(WTTW News)

Interim President Among 15 Chicagoans Nominated to Serve on Permanent CPD Oversight Board

Mayor Brandon Johnson faces an April 7 deadline to pick seven members to serve on the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.

(Courtesy of Chicago Loop Alliance)

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

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.

(WTTW News)

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Feds Recover $1.4M Allegedly Tied to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scam

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.

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

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

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

(WTTW News)

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

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.