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Mayor Johnson backs decision to remove police from Chicago Public Schools

Xadarri Nevels, Contributing Writer • February 25, 2024

Chicago Public Schools could see police officers removed from high school campuses as soon as next fall. Last month, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his support for the Chicago Board of Education's decision...

McGowan North listed as fourteenth highest emitting building per square foot in Chicago

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor • February 18, 2024

DePaul’s McGowan North is the fourteenth highest greenhouse gas emitting building per square foot in Chicago, city data shows. Five other DePaul buildings – McGowan South, the Lincoln Park Student...

‘Bring Chicago Home’ referendum rallies support and sparks concerns among developers

Lucia Preziosi, News Editor • February 18, 2024

The consistent revenue from this tax raise would be used to create quality affordable housing and other services for Chicago’s 68,400 people experiencing homelessness.

SGA elects new members to senate and cabinet

Grace Logan, SGA Beat Writer • February 18, 2024

During its Feb. 7 general body meeting, the Student Government Association (SGA) appointed three new senators and internally elected a new Executive Vice President for Diversity and Equity. Executive...

‘A perfect storm’: Migrants face legal barriers, paused services and a 60-day limit at shelters as the city’s budget rapidly dwindles

Delauney Krauter, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2024

About 13,000 migrants are currently staying across Chicago’s 28 shelters, but the demand for more space has put pressure on city and state officials to find solutions.

Biden rolls out new reproductive guidelines on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade

LiLi Jarvenpa, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2024

Biden called for increased access to Federal Drug Administration-approved contraceptive medications.

Life expectancy disparities in Chicago prompt calls for environmental justice

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor • February 11, 2024

Chicago has the largest life expectancy gap between neighborhoods in the country.

Chicago City Council passes resolution for cease-fire in Gaza: 23-23 vote

Lucia Preziosi, News Editor • February 4, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson casting the tie-breaking vote in the symbolic decision.

Know your rights: Student tenants’ guide to Chicago winter renting

Addison Rogers, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2024

This past January, Chicagoans cozied up indoors due to below-freezing temperatures and opaque fog.

US Supreme Court set to determine Trump’s fate on Colorado and Maine primary ballots

Hailey Bosek, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments later this week to determine whether Colorado and Maine can keep Donald Trump off their presidential primary ballots. Meanwhile, the Illinois...

AI, democracy and disinformation: How to stay informed without being influenced by fake news

Rose O'Keeffe, Asst. News Editor • February 4, 2024

Educators, actors, writers and journalists are concerned about the impact of generative artificial intelligence on intellectual integrity. However, concern for AI infiltration also affects the political...

SGA elects Reilly Shuff as new senator for third-year students

Grace Logan, SGA Beat Writer • February 4, 2024

Through an internal election at their general body meeting, the Student Government Association (SGA) confirmed Reilly Shuff as the new senator for third-year students Jan 31. The position has been vacant...