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White Sox · ChicagoEarly cloud cover will clear around Chicagoland as Thursday goes along, leaving sunshine for first pitch at 3:10 p.m. High temperatures will hover around 50, which is about normal for this time of year. There's a slight chance of showers early Thursday south of the city, but otherwise it'll remain dry.See the Story
White Sox opener will be blessed with pleasant weather, ‘normal’ temps
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Chicago, IL · ChicagoLaura Dern on her role in the new drama now streaming on AppleTV+. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too! Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.See the Story
Dean’s A-List Interviews: Laura Dern in ‘Palm Royale’
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MLB · ChicagoCHICAGO — Even if summer weather isn't here yet, the Boys of Summer are back. Thursday is Opening Day on the South Side, as the Chicago White Sox embark on their 2024 campaign against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field this afternoon on the first full day of the Major League Baseball season. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m.
White Sox opener will be blessed with pleasant weather, ‘normal’ temps Fans will notice a lot of ne…See the Story
Play ball! White Sox ready for home opener on the South Side as 2024 MLB season gets underway
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Easter · ChicagoFollowing a quiet Thursday, rain chances ramp up again later Friday and at times over the Easter weekend into early next week
Cumulative rain totals of 1.50” to 2.00” possible NOTE: A typical 7-day period this time of year, on average, sees about 0.64” It was a wintry-level chill Wednesday morning While it was chilly across the Chicago area, even colder weather was observed to the west and northwest where a late-season snow cover enhanc…See the Story
Sunshine returns Thursday; low pressure arrives late Friday bringing showers and possible t-storms
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Chicago, IL · ChicagoRIVER FOREST, Ill. — Parents describe Mrs. Alexia Filice as a beam of sunlight inspiring her students to shine brightly. From hugs to high fives, her kindergarteners choose how they start the day. And once they get going, they’re going! Francesca LeDoux’s son Jaxon is one of Filice’s students. “You know when you leave your child at school with her, she will do everything she can to treat your child as her own she protects them,” she said. “She n…See the Story
Suburban kindergarten teacher challenges, nurtures young minds
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Primary Elections · ChicagoThe race between Eileen ONeill Burke and Clayton Harris III remains razor-thin. After the Chicago Board of Elections (CBOE) and Cook County election officials stopped counting mail-in ballots on Wednesday. The running total count of votes currently sits at 263,527-261,890.See the Story
Cook Co. State's Attorney race still too close to call
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Chicago, IL · ChicagoFenton schools superintendent James Ontengco to be placed on administrative leave. Principal Samuel Bentsen to be named interim superintendent. This comes after a teacher was fired last week at a special school board meeting. WGN News is not naming the teacher because he has not been criminally charged.See the Story
Frustrations mount over calls for Fenton school superintendent to resign
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Business · ChicagoThe Chicago Federation of Labor is at odds with Clark Street restaurants over its outdoor dining program. Outdoor dining became a magnet for crowds looking to experience River North and beyond. Restaurants on Clark say eliminating the summer dining set-up would be a blow to their business. Those opposing the return say there is a concern for safety and traffic flow.See the Story
Amid growing opposition, future of outdoor dining on Clark Street is up in the air
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