Anne-Marie St. Germaine, communications adviser for notable politicians, civic groups and businesses, dies at 66 St. Germaine, who worked on campaigns for Jesse White and John Stroger, among others, was also a master gardener, painter and animal lover.

Rest in peace Anne-Marie St. Germaine, communications adviser for notable politicians, civic groups and businesses www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/18/a...

Judge grants motion to dismiss lawsuit over National Guard deployment in Illinois Six months after federal troops were preparing to deploy to Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz, a federal judge on Monday granted a motion to dismiss the state’s lawsuit over the mobilization amid ...

“Things in Chicago are calm. They have been calm for many many months, and while that certainly could change in the future, there is no threat of that happening anytime soon.”
Judge grants motion to dismiss lawsuit over National Guard deployment in Illinois www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/20/l...

In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Control In a story about a mass shooting that left eight children dead, Forbes is encouraging readers to bet on the news with fake money.

Forbes is gamifying news about the horrific mass shooting in Shreveport, LA this weekend, encouraging readers to bet on the likelihood of gun regulation with fake money via its "ForbesPredict" feature.

Eight children were murdered in the shooting.

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He spreads hate online — and fans pay him hundreds of thousands of dollars The far-right influencer Nick Fuentes has pocketed roughly $900,000 from “fanatical” donors since the start of 2025. Some superfans see him as part of their families.

Washington Post: Nick Fuentes spreads hate online. He's pocketed nearly $900,000 from “fanatical” donors since the start of 2025.
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Wait until City Hall gets the idea that these lunch boxes on wheels can be trained to… plow the sidewalks

Names of dead people on juror list raises legal challenge to Illinois jury pool process Names of dead people on a rural county court jury pool raises red flags that the system for compiling juries in Illinois may be fundamentally flawed.

Names of dead people on juror list raises legal challenge to Illinois jury pool process. Very interesting law story
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In Chicago, robots are serving up food deliveries, as well as some mishaps The robots are on trial as the companies operate under a pilot program that expires in May 2027. Chicago’s City Council would need to take action to allow the robots to stay in Chicago after next spri...

In Chicago, robots are serving up food deliveries, as well as mishaps. This is a very nice dispatch from the city’s sidewalks from @taliasoglin.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/18/f...

A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills Legal invoices are one of the only available avenues to evaluate how well Chicago is vetting massive bills for which taxpayers ultimately are on the hook.

For one attorney’s work over a 24-hour stretch, a law firm billed city of Chicago for 69 hours. The city paid it. Now the city is clawing back after @chicagotribune.com questions but concerns remain over their processes. Amazing digging by Mahr and Meisner
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The Mike Quigley for Chicago Mayor website is online and it has a question for you

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door After Georgia Fort and Don Lemon reported from a church whose pastor reportedly works for ICE, agents arrested Fort in front of her children

Georgia Fort, an award-winning Minnesota journalist, filmed a protest in a church during the ICE surge. The federal government is charging her for it. We talked about how the case has affected her, her family, her work - and what it means for journalism. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Who’s Been Impersonating This ProPublica Reporter? A mysterious impostor who claimed to be ProPublica reporter Robert Faturechi reached out to a Canadian official and a Latvian businessman working with Ukraine. So, the real Robert did some reporting o...

I’m a simple man. I see stories involving con artists and journalism and I share: Who’s Been Impersonating This ProPublica Reporter? A mysterious imposter working Canadian and Latvian officials. www.propublica.org/article/impe...

ACLU says Tinley Park police traffic stop may have violated state’s TRUST Act The Illinois ACLU says a Tinley Park police officer may have violated the Trust Act by informing ICE of an warrant for deportation.

ACLU says Tinley Park police traffic stop may have violated state’s TRUST Act. Good story from @addisonwright.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/15/a...

Chicago Theological Seminary stops admitting new students as financial pressure grows The Chicago Theological Seminary has stopped admitting new students in its degree programs amid mounting financial woes at the 170-year-old institution.

The Chicago Theological Seminary has stopped admitting new students in its degree programs amid mounting financial woes at the 170-year-old institution that participated in the Underground Railroad. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/15/c...

Deborah Witzburg is going out strong with her last inspector general report. Some pretty wild stuff in here

Chicago firefighter facing a ‘death sentence’ receives kidney from fellow firefighter Bill Rosales learned it was inevitable that he’d need a kidney transplant by the time he got a call from a high school friend, Jason Fuggiti.

Chicago firefighter facing a ‘death sentence’ receives kidney from fellow firefighter. Beautiful story www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/14/c...

Suit filed against McDonald’s by Black former execs will head to trial as political winds surrounding DEI shift The lawsuit, set to go to trial two months before a crucial midterm election, could be a bellwether case on the current state of corporate diversity, equity and inclusion.

Suit filed against McDonald’s by Black former execs will head to trial as political winds surrounding DEI shift. An interesting story from @robertchannick.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/13/m...

Chicago man responds to Trump’s Truth Social rant: “It’s ironic — the name of the site itself. Say no more.”

President Trump is out dissing on a Chicago man

Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious housing plan for Illinois: More four-flats, looser rules A cornerstone initiative from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker would loosen zoning restrictions for multiunit buildings, drawing excitement from housing advocates but concerns from local officials.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious housing plan for Illinois: More four-flats, looser rules. Story about a potential yes in my backyard reform, by @olivia0.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/12/j...

Good morning everybody. Get outside on the double

No passport. No flights. No easy way home for Venezuelans who want to leave Chicago. Strong reporting about people the government wants gone, who want to go, but are caught in various limbos. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/10/v...

The live chat on NASA’s Artemis return stream is so wholesome.

One of the benefits of smaller bookstores and BookShop is they often go out ahead of time (Amazon does not)

NEWS: Mayor Brandon Johnson's old arts commissioner left amid a wave of complaints and HR problems. His nominee to replace her is facing a whistleblower lawsuit. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/09/c...

Immigrants ‘Wasting Away’ At For-Profit Michigan Detention Center Months After ICE Arrests. Strong work from @franciagarciah.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/10/i...

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Will CPS cancel school for CTU ‘Day of Action’ May 1? CEO said no, but decision in limbo. A developing story from Kate Armanini @chicagotribune.com www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/09/c...

City Hall’s ongoing failure to get a Zoning chairman is actively hurting Chicago. @jake-sheridan.bsky.social with the latest: Zoning Committee to skip another month and leave developments in limbo but alderman has plan for deal. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/09/c...

CPS CEO Macqueline King recommends That Chicago Public Schools remain open on May 1 despite CTU push otherwise.

A newspaper fired her for making up quotes. She changed her name, got back in the game — and now is facing prison. At various points in her career, journalist April Morganroth reinvented herself to start fresh in a new state, leaving behind a wake of professional and personal misconduct.

This Denver Post story about an apparent conwoman in the news business is a great read: A newspaper fired her for making up quotes. She changed her name, got back in the game — and now is facing prison. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/08/j...