Cold front will bring storms Thursday, potential for more tornadoes
A powerful cold front could bring severe thunderstorms to northern Illinois after temperatures reach into the 70s Thursd…
Route 66 centennial celebrated with new sign at Navy Pier
U.S. Route 66 is a cultural landmark that holds the rich history of America’s automotive and commercial boom, and the me…
Foundation's role a mystery as Lincoln artifacts are poised to be auctioned off
Artifacts tied to Honest Abe hit the auction block Thursday, with some bearing a striking resemblance to items from a va…
State lawmakers advance bill to keep immigration detention centers out of communities like suburban Broadview
State lawmakers are taking steps to, in the future, keep immigration detention centers out of communities. Under a bill …
Horoscope for Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Moon Alert After 6 a.m., there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Cancer. Arie…
Indiana woman charged in Crete triple homicide
An Indiana woman has been charged in connection with a triple homicide in unincorporated Crete on Monday, according to t…
Dolton man charged in Christmas Day shooting in Englewood
A Dolton man faces attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting in Englewood on Christmas Day, according to Ch…
White Sox talking about 'trying to win now'
Left fielder Andrew Benintendi has endured a lot of turnover and a heck of a lot of losses since joining the White Sox i…
Blackhawks hold off Islanders in Anton Frondell's impressive NHL debut
ELMONT, N.Y. — Through one game, the Blackhawks are undefeated in the Anton Frondell era. The Hawks held on by the thinn…
Man fatally shot in Greater Grand Crossing home
A man was fatally shot in Greater Grand Crossing Tuesday evening, according to Chicago police. The man, 38, was inside a…
Dylan Carlson, Scott Kingery make Cubs' roster — for now
MESA, Ariz. — The Cubs’ Opening Day roster was all but set on the last day of spring training Tuesday, with outfielder D…
Sheridan Gorman’s killing puts Chicago back at the center of America's bitter fight over immigration
Months after President Donald Trump ended a pummeling deportation blitz in Chicago, the city and its “sanctuary” policie…
Chicago takes another baby step toward reparations
Chicago is taking yet another baby step along the road toward providing some form of reparations for descendants of Afri…
Horoscope for Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and big decisions after 5:15 p.m. The moon is in Gemini. Aries (March 21…
Kokandy, Invictus theater companies tie for most Non-Equity Jeff Awards in lively ceremony
Kokandy Productions' “Jekyll & Hyde” and Invictus Theatre's "Angels in America" tied for the most honors Monday at the 5…
Bulls survive 40-piece from Kevin Durant to beat Rockets
Though the playoff stakes are lessening by the day for the Bulls (29-42), the team’s focus has not changed. Forward Mata…
Illinois falls to Vanderbilt 75-57 in women's NCAA Tournament
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mikayla Blakes scored 25 points as No. 2 seed Vanderbilt beat seventh-seeded Illinois 75-57 Monday ni…
NCAA March Madness inspires 'FOMO' for Bulls forward Matas Buzelis
Bulls forward Matas Buzelis said he always gets a bit of FOMO (fear of missing out) this time of year, with March Madnes…
Notre Dame beats Ohio State 83-73 to move into women's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hannah Hidalgo put together another dominant performance with 26 points, 13 rebounds and eight steals a…
United Center owners' massive 1901 Project could get nearly $55 million property tax break
Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a nearly $55 million property tax break for the United Center’s 1901 Project — a bene…