Illinois State Sen. Michael Hastings set to lose important committee chairman’s post
Senate President Don Harmon will not re-appoint the south suburban Democrat to head a legislative panel after domestic violence accusations.
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The Buttcracker, a Santa 5K and 12 other nontraditional holiday things to do
In a season filled with Scrooges and sugar plums, here are some alternatives that are affordable, offbeat and still promise to make the season bright.
Who is running for mayor of Chicago in 2023? Here’s the running list of candidates.
A crowded field of challengers are running against incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot for Chicago mayor in 2023.
A World Cup odyssey through Chicago’s soccer-loving ethnic communities
In Chicago, it’s easy to find watch parties for fans of many different teams competing for soccer’s world championship.
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Nonprofit wants to revitalize South Shore with affordable health care, housing and retail
Chicago Family Health Center is one of six finalists for the Pritzker Traubert Foundation $10 million Chicago Prize 2022.
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She lost four fingers in a car crash. It hasn’t stopped her from creating beautiful sidewalk art.
Rebecca LaFlure said she began sidewalk chalking during the pandemic as a way to get out of the house with her then-toddler daughter.
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Deer herd finds urban refuge at Rosehill Cemetery
There are few complaints about the deer, if you don’t mind them munching the fresh flowers.
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Black Friday sales rake in a record $9.12 billion from online shoppers
More than 166 million Americans are expected to shop over the five days from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday.
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COVID risk could rise again as federal funding drains, Chicago’s top doc warns
Losing federal aid plus low booster shot participation could spell another surge in COVID, Dr. Allison Arwady says.
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A wave of grocery co-ops is finally hitting Chicago
With several projects in the works, big and small, from north to south, Chicago may finally reach its co-op potential.
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Formerly incarcerated students can now Zoom back into prison to finish their degrees
The pandemic forced prison programs across Illinois to adapt to remote learning. It also paved a path for college students leaving prison.
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Watch, read, listen: 10 ways to learn about Harold Washington 35 years after his death
Your guide to “the people’s mayor.”
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As winter rolls in, Chicagoans help each other meet the rising cost of staying warm
Local groups turn to mutual aid solutions as a faster, more efficient alternative to government help.
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Two Chicago-area sisters were sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to joining Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors had asked that Trudy Castle and Kimberly DiFrancesco serve at least 30 days in jail, followed by 36 months of probation and 60 hours of community service.
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Political theater of candidate filing raises curtain on decisions and drama of mayoral, ward races
Beyond the bragging rights, candidates try to file more than the minimum number of signatures required to withstand challenges by rival candidates
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Move over, New York. The real madmen — and women — were from Chicago
Yes, Chicago created the Pillsbury Doughboy and Rudolph. But its influence on the ad industry runs even deeper.
