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A downtown alderman aims to relaunch the Chicago teen curfew debate with what he described as a new and improved version of his previous ordinance that was vetoed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Ald. Brian Hopkins, 2nd, told reporters today he will introduce legislation to give Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling authority to declare an earlier teen curfew for a specific area with at least 12 hours notice. The mayoral opponent said that’s a necessary tool after a chaotic “teen takeover” outside the Chicago Theatre last month ended with a 14-year-old boy killed and eight other teens wounded in shootings.
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Former President Barack Obama poses with kids from Burke Elementary School at the Bessie Coleman branch of the Chicago Public Library in the Woodlawn neighborhood on Dec. 9, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Barack Obama visits Chicago to check on his center’s progress — and makes a surprise school visit
With his namesake center due to open in just over six months, former President Barack Obama is in Chicago this week to see how construction is coming along — plus make a few other stops to promote and preview the multimillion-dollar endeavor, including a surprise visit to a South Side school. Read more here.
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Dr. Carlos Prada high-fives Kevin Manny, of Aurora, during Manny’s study visit for a clinical trial at Lurie Children’s Hospital, Dec. 9, 2025. Manny was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy when he was 7. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
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The donation from Don and Anne Edwards aims to speed research, treatment and diagnosis for children with rare and genetic disorders. Read more here.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga delivers to the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
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Jeff Tweedy, left, and Kraig Johnson, of Golden Smog, perform at the Vic Theatre in Chicago on Dec. 9, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
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The show served as a reminder of what live music can feel like when it’s played by a loose, simpatico band — and for no other reasons than having a blast with friends, honoring a few influences and expressing sincerity through well-crafted ballads. Read more here.
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Families leave CentroNia at the end of the school day in Washington, Dec. 9, 2025. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers
Immigrant child care workers and preschool teachers, the majority of whom are working and living in the U.S. legally, say they are wracked by anxiety over possible encounters with ICE officials. Read more here.
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