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Early bird movements, early popping of flowers, early move north by coho, early night crawlers and early ticks along with a historic lack of ice are part of whacked-out winter.

110 people in Chicago died from methamphetamine overdoses in 2021, a steep rise from 47 in 2019. The fatal overdoses are linked to a rise in demand, increased supply and deadlier “cocktails” as dealers cut the drug with fentanyl and cocaine.

It is hard to know whether we will see comprehensive immigration reform in our lifetimes, but there are steps that higher-ed can take, right here and now, to partner with the organizations that serve immigrant communities.

It is historically significant that America’s four largest cities have Black mayors. Eric Adams of New York, Karen Bass of Los Angeles, Lori Lightfoot of Chicago and Sylvester Turner of Houston run municipalities where 18 million of us live. They are chief executives in charge of some of the most…

As thousands of Chicagoans took to the streets during 2020′s nationwide racial reckoning on policing, one word captured the fury of that summer: “Defund.”

After 3 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Taurus.

CHICAGO — Since losing the 2019 mayor’s race, Paul Vallas has been a prolific poster on social media.

The laughs are many in spooky Netflix comedy starring David Harbour as the lost soul haunting a family.

CHICAGO — From the opening day of the NBA season, the Chicago Bulls have been seeking a sense of urgency.