New research at Field Museum peels back layers of the past for Egyptian remains
They have been dead for almost 3,000 years, but the mummified Egyptian remains at Chicago’s Field Museum all have a new set of CT Scans.
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Despite campaign promise, Mayor Johnson set to propose property tax hike amid $1B budget shortfall
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson campaigned on a promise he wouldn’t raise property taxes, but 18 months in office and a $1 billion budget hole later, he’s expected to propose a hike.... -
Lassa fever, rare viral disease, suspected in death of Iowa resident
Health officials are investigating the death Monday of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in the U.S., health officials said.
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As Chicago sees record-setting warmth, here's when temperatures will drop with Halloween ahead
Though it may be the week of Halloween, the Chicago area has seen what is perhaps a final blast of summer with record-setting high temperatures in Chicago alongside gusty winds that caused a red flag ... -
What can and can't you bring with you to vote in Illinois? Do's and don'ts as Election Day nears
Whether this is your first or fiftieth time voting in Illinois, here’s a look at what you can and can’t bring into the voting booth with you, and what you are allowed — and not allow...