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O'Hare expansion | Blackhawks trade deadline | 'Largest canvas in the world'

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February 26, 2018

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Chicago, airlines nearing $8.5 billion deal to dramatically expand O'Hare

Monday, Feb 26

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago's airline carriers are in the final stages of negotiating a blockbuster $8.5 billion deal to dramatically expand O'Hare International Airport with a state-of-the-art global terminal, dozens of new gates and several additional concourses, the Chicago Tribune has learned.

Families affected by fetal alcohol syndrome hope study increases awareness, treatment for 'invisible' disease

A JAMA study concluded fetal alcohol spectrum disorder could be more prevalent than thought. Why are pregnant women still drinking and how are families coping?

Organized labor case goes in front of Supreme Court

All eyes will be on Justice Neil Gorsuch Monday when the court takes up a challenge to an Illinois law that allows unions representing government employees to collect fees from workers who choose not to join.

U. of I. graduate student employees set to strike Monday

University of Illinois graduate student workers will go on strike Monday morning after last-minute negotiations over the weekend failed to end a protracted contract dispute that has lasted nearly a year.

Congress returns amid pressure to act on gun violence

After a 10-day break, members of Congress are returning to work under hefty pressure to respond to the outcry over gun violence.

Plan would turn Merchandise Mart into 'largest canvas in the world'

The Merchandise Mart's front wall will become vivid with video images and projected artwork as a permanent nighttime riverfront feature visible from the Riverwalk and Wacker Drive, if a plan announced by building owners and city officials goes through.

With postseason fate all but sealed, Blackhawks await trade-deadline departures

More than 10 points out of contention for a wild-card spot, some Blackhawks veterans who will become unrestricted free agents could be traded before Monday's deadline.

For CTA's youngest riders, a course on the fourth R — riding the 'L' and bus

The CTA decided to bring back the "Be Safe on CTA." program for of all the young people who use the transit service — about 135,000 students ride the buses and the "L" on schooldays, out of a total of about 1.6 million weekday riders, CTA spokeswoman Tammy Chase said.

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