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Candidates are running for Chicago Board of Education seats in two south side districts in the upcoming school board elections. District 10a has Che “Rhymefest” Smith and Tameka Walton, while District 10b has Connie Anderson, Patrick Watson and Rosita Chatonda. Voters can compare candidates and incumbent voting records before choosing who helps set policy for city public schools.
Chalkbeat Chicago · Sep 28, 2026Chicago River bridges begin fall lifts Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. so sailboats and other watercraft can pass. Most lifts happen Wednesdays and Saturdays through mid-November, on bridges from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 18th Street. Each lift takes eight to 12 minutes, so drivers should plan detours around the bridges.
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) · Sep 29, 2026Fighter jets intercepted at least 10 planes over the Chicago area on Sunday for violating a temporary flight restriction. The restriction applied during President Donald Trump's visit to Medinah Country Club for the Presidents Cup, and officials said all situations ended safely. Flight restrictions around major events apply to civilian pilots, and violations can bring military responses.
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) · Sep 28, 2026The National Endowment for the Arts is recognizing Sones de México Ensemble, a Chicago group focused on traditional Mexican music. The ensemble has spent more than three decades promoting and preserving that music, with education as part of its mission. Its work helps Chicago residents connect with the cultural history behind the music.
La Raza · Sep 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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The Chicago area anticipates significant rain over the next two days, potentially including remnants of Hurricane Polo. Showers and thunderstorms could impact the region late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with possible heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding.
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U.S. District Judge John Blakey stated that the debt Romeo Blackman owes to society is significant following his involvement in a series of killings and the corruption of young people. The judge made these remarks regarding Blackman's sentencing.
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Prosecutors allege that Sgt. Jeremy Sikorski attacked a 17-year-old girl after confronting teenagers involved in an altercation with his child. The girl reportedly suffered a concussion and identified Sikorski, along with five others, as the assailant.
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Federal authorities accessed local surveillance networks, including ALPRs and cameras, while attempting to prosecute Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ruiz. The use of this data has raised concerns among advocates about the lack of oversight when private information moves between agencies. This case highlights ongoing worries regarding law enforcement surveillance.
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Multiple rounds of heavy rain are expected to move into the Chicago area starting overnight into Wednesday. Dense fog was reported Tuesday, and showers will begin moving east by about 5 a.m., with heavy rain anticipated through Thursday morning.
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The Chicago River bridge lifts are set to begin this week, allowing sailboats and other watercraft access from Lake Michigan. The first lift is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., with most lifts occurring on Wednesdays and Saturdays through November. Traffic will need to detour around each lift, which takes about eight-to-12 minutes.
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Felony charges have been filed against Davaris Washington following a shooting that critically injured a one-year-old girl in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood. The incident occurred Saturday morning near the 6400 block of South Mozart. Authorities charged Washington with multiple felonies, including reckless discharge of a firearm.
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The remnants of Hurricane Polo could bring several days of rain to the Chicago area later this week. While Monday and Tuesday may see dry weather, showers are expected starting Wednesday morning, with a bigger wave arriving late Wednesday into Thursday.
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Davaris Washington, 38, has been charged by Chicago police. The charges include reckless discharge of a firearm, unlawful use of a machine gun, and reckless conduct causing great bodily harm. He was also charged with possession of a firearm by a repeat offender.
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More than 100 crosses, each bearing the name of a person who died under immigration custody or during an operation, are being displayed. These crosses will be shown at the Cathedral del Santo Nombre and moved to other parishes and schools throughout the Chicago area.
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Bridges along the Chicago River from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 18th Street will be raised through mid-November, causing temporary traffic stops. The annual fall bridge lifts begin Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., with each lift taking eight to twelve minutes.
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Activists held a demonstration at the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago to demand justice for the 43 missing students from Ayotzinapa. Rafael Cervantes displayed a mosaic mural and raised a banner with the faces of the disappeared students. The protest marked 12 years since their forced disappearance.
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