Northwestern ended its encampment without cops or violence. Why is Congress upset?
Northwestern University President Michael Schill is expected to be grilled by lawmakers next week for his decision to negotiate with students.
From local playwrights debuting work to big name actors performing on stages throughout the city, there’s plenty to choose from this month.
Chicago has an average of 1,400 bicycle accidents every year.
From phasing out subminimum wage for tipped workers to struggling to handle the migrant crisis, Johnson’s first year has had its ups and downs.
Once the richest person in Illinois, Ken Griffin pulled out in 2022, months after complaining about the city’s crime, saying “there is nowhere, where you can feel safe.”
Before its Google glow-up, the Thompson Center housed notable artworks from Jean Dubuffet, Richard Hunt and the Hairy Who. They’ve all been evicted.
From endorsing a new Bears’ stadium to revoking the subminimum wage, Johnson’s critics and allies examine where he and the city are going.
The ongoing migrant crisis, crime, staff shake-ups, City Council turmoil — and some legislative wins for progressives — were among the highlights and lowlights of Johnson’s first term.
Carter has delivered on the promise that he would win federal funding for major projects like the Red Line extension. But he has failed at day-to-day operations and customer service, mass transit experts say.
Parents and others don’t blame teachers. Instead, they see the lack of learning as an effect of poverty and other challenges, a poll of 2,100 Chicagoans finds.
Chicago residents are divided over whether parents should be able to bypass their neighborhood school, and two-thirds want to prioritize funding those local schools.
The proposal would give enforcement teeth to a 2011 executive order that bars improper contributions.
The Plante Moran accounting firm is fighting a subpoena as investors in Maple & Ash allege pandemic relief fraud by the Gold Coast restaurant.
Luisette Kraal, a native of Curaçao, lives in the U.S. on a religious visa that has run out. For two years she has been a key figure in helping newcomers adjust to the city.
The Southern Poverty Law Center urged Chicago officials to reconsider a decision not to take disciplinary action against eight officers connected to the Oath Keepers.
In her latest book, a Chicago author provides a go-to guide for new managers to foster a safe, inclusive and productive workplace.
Asian Americans are three times less likely to seek mental health care compared to white Americans.
This four-story, Queen Anne-style structure has fallen into a state of neglect over just a few years.
Police misconduct is an expensive problem for Chicago to have, with tens of millions of dollars being paid out annually to resolve lawsuits.
Bicycling grew more in Chicago than in any other major American city since 2019. But bike safety advocates say the city could be doing much more to protect cyclists.
Parent company Global Tetrahedron has big plans to diversify the satire news website’s revenue streams and bring back a print edition
ProPublica and the New York Times found the former president could end owing the IRS more than $100 million for claiming the same massive losses twice on his namesake River North tower.
Around 1,000 incarcerated individuals could be eligible for immediate release if their sentences were recalculated properly.
Kierra Coles has been reported missing for nearly six years. Diamond Bynum and King Walker were last seen July 25, 2015, at their home in Gary, Indiana.
The yearly Peter Lisagor Awards for Exemplary Journalism honor the city’s best media work.
As the reconfigured Sky attempts to become a force again, it has the ultimate power source in Weatherspoon.
Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.
In the mid-20th century, Chicago popularized a style of magic that was up close, funny and performed at a restaurant or bar.
The study aims to make sure patients have more of a say in what happens during deliveries and to ultimately reduce unnecessary cesarean births.
“Things people don’t have to prep for and don’t think are a big deal are real-life issues for us,” said Laura Florek, a Northbrook mom of two young adults with autism.
A powerful solar storm struck Earth, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies around the world — and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids.
The Israel-Hamas war is heightening fears of unrest, but convention leaders say they’re confident in their partnerships with Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and the U.S. Secret Service.
District leaders will join teachers for a lobbying day in the state capital. Critics say the day away from classrooms is inappropriate.
The number of riders on the CTA is rebounding slower than public transportation systems in other major cities.
In 2023, the Hotline received a record-high 17,972 contacts for requests for shelter, up 45% from 2022. But advocates say the state is not equipped to meet the increased demand.
The textile painter opens up about his largest exhibition yet and how he still looks for joy wherever he can find it.
GOP-favoring Local Government Information Services agreed to the order amid a pending lawsuit from the Illinois Attorney General’s office accusing it of publishing sensitive personal data.
Mothers are such wealths of knowledge, and we sit down with ours to ask never-before-breached questions.
After confusion in the Democratic Cook County State’s Attorney race, city and county election officials look to report joint vote totals.
The chef and cookbook author counsels listeners on their cooking quandaries.
A city that was a 1970s hub for the likes of John Prine is again seeing a proliferation of songwriter-led showcases. Here’s how to tap in.
“He helped put Chicago on the map. He said a lot of things in the press that were very provocative, but he made people listen.”