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Juliana Stratton calls for abolishing ICE in Democratic US Senate debate

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The three major Democratic candidates running for U.S. Senate, Juliana Stratton, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, clashed Monday over who would be the strongest opponent to President Donald Tru… Juliana Stratton calls for abolishing ICE in Democratic US Senate debate The three major Democratic candidates vying to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin clashed Monday night over who would be the strongest opponent to President Donald Trump and his aggressive deportation enforcement operations. Read Story Related articles: Who will fill Dick Durbin's US Senate seat in Illinois? Here are the candidates. US Rep. Robin Kelly launches long-shot impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over deportation tactics Super PAC linked to Gov. JB Pritzker launches ad campaign backing Juliana Stratton in Illinois Senate primary US Rep. Raja Krishnam...

Archdiocese of Chicago to close five additional schools

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The Archdiocese of Chicago announced five additional school closures across Illinois ahead of National Catholic Schools Week, citing low enrollment and financial strain. The Archdiocese of Chicago announced five additional school closures across Illinois ahead of National Catholic Schools Week, citing low enrollment and financial strain. Archdiocese of Chicago to close five additional schools in Illinois due to enrollment and financial concerns The Archdiocese of Chicago announced five additional school closures across Illinois ahead of National Catholic Schools Week, citing low enrollment and financial strain. Read Story Related articles: Declining enrollment in Chicago Public Schools could lead to crisis if unchecked, report says Can school climate solve chronic absenteeism? Ask these principals. © Copyright 2026 Chicag...

Editorial: As Route 66 turns 100, I-55 ranks among Illinois’ most dangerous roads

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Today, America is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic road that united a huge swath of the country and shaped car culture into the 21st century. For all that has changed since t People-proofing cars has proven harder than anyone might have imagined when Chicagoans were taking out their Model T's for Sunday drives on the Mother Road. From the Editorial Board As Route 66 turns 100, I-55 ranks among Illinois' most dangerous roads Today, America is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic road that united a huge swath of the country and shaped car culture into the 21st century. For all that has changed since then, however, one depressing fact remains. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe