Illinois lawmakers pass $55B state budget, but no mass transit funding yet
The $55 billion budget plan unveiled Friday night by Democratic leadership would include new taxes on gambling as well as tobacco and vape products.
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Results of 2025 Chicago Bank of America 13.1 Half Marathon
Participants ran through the city's West Side while viewing some historical sites along the course route.
Thunderbolts playing with purpose as manager Bobby Jenks battles cancer
Ozinga Field feels a little empty this season, with the Thunderbolts missing their manager, Bobby Jenks.
Celebrate 2025 Pride Month in Chicago with parades, festivals
From parades, festivals, concerts, and more, it's going to be a busy month. Check out the Pride events happening throughout the month:
7 teens hurt in drive-by shooting during large gathering near St. Sabina Church
Chicago police said just before 2 a.m., patrolling officers were trying to disperse a large gathering in the 1200 block of West 78th Street, steps away from the church.
Bank of America 13.1 Half Marathon underway in Garfield Park
The course weaves through our historic parks and boulevards, starting and finishing in Garfield Park with some scenic loops through Humboldt and Douglass Parks.
Chicago Defender Charities helps open new wellness center in Back of the Yards
The center will offer a wide range of services for the Back of the Yards community; including primary care, behavioral health, and weight loss and wellness programs.
Holliday and Mateo homer as Orioles defeat White Sox 4-2 to clinch series win
The White Sox (18-40) fell to 6-25 on the road and are a season-high 22 games under .500.
City officials break ground on SACRED Apartments affordable housing complex
The five-story building at 9200 S. Burley Av. will include 81 units of affordable housing and 6,000 feet of retail space.
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Chicago weather: Hazy sunshine, mild temps for Sunday
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Chicago's summer severe weather season could be worse than normal
Summer is Chicago's wettest season and a time when severe storms and tornadoes are most common. There are two reasons why 2025 may be worse than normal.
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Smoke from Canada wildfires moving into Chicago, raising air quality concerns
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency does not expect this weekend's smoke infiltration to be as dangerous as June 2023, and there are no plans for an Air Pollution Action Day as was issued then.
How will U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel partnership affect economy, air quality in Gary?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion in the Gary Works U.S. Steel facility — the largest steel plant in the country.
38K UChicago Medicine patients affected by data breach
UChicago Medicine said it has alerted about 38,000 patients of the UCM Medical Group that they have been affected by a data breach.
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Windy City Thunderbolts playing with purpose as manager battles cancer
Bobby Jenks took over as manager of the Thunderbolts in the independent Frontier League last season and was set to return for a second year until he was hit with a stage 4 stomach cancer diagnosis, news that hit this Thunderbolts team hard.
Porchfest in Lakeview featuring live performances from local artists
Local musicians will gather for the neighborhood music festival Sunday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m.
Voting continues for Poland’s next president
The liberal mayor of Warsaw, Rafal Traskowski, is up against the firebrand nationalist Karol Nowicki. The race has big implications for Poland's centrist first-term coalition government's agenda.
Chicago sunrise, Centennial Fountain show | What Caught My Eye
From a stunning sunrise to a water show on the Chicago Riverwalk, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
Over 2 dozen killed, 170 others hurt while heading to Gaza for aid, health ministry says
Witnesses claim Israeli forces fired on the crowds that were about a thousand yards away, but the Israeli military released a statement saying they weren't aware of any injuries near an aid distribution site and are reviewing this matter.
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Thunderbolts playing with purpose as manager Bobby Jenks battles cancer
Ozinga Field feels a little empty this season, with the Thunderbolts missing their manager, Bobby Jenks.
Holliday and Mateo homer as Orioles defeat White Sox 4-2 to clinch series win
The White Sox (18-40) fell to 6-25 on the road and are a season-high 22 games under .500.
Ben Brown stars as Cubs combine on a 1-hitter to beat Reds 2-0
The 6-foot-6 Brown retired 14 of his first 15 batters before TJ Friedl singled with two out in the sixth for Cincinnati's only hit of the game.
Eflin goes seven scoreless innings and Orioles beat White Sox 2-1
Eflin (4-2) struck out six and walked one in his first scoreless outing this season while lowering his ERA nearly a run to 4.46.
Abbott pitches 7 crisp innings as the Reds hold off the Cubs for a 6-2 win
Cubs right-hander Colin Rea (3-2) was tagged for six runs and a season-high 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings.
MLB's investment in women's softball league a thrill for UChicago alum commissioner
The AUSL season begins June 7 in Rosemont.
Crow-Armstrong homers and Boyd pitches Cubs to win over Rockies
Seiya Suzuki doubled in a run and rookie Matt Shaw had two hits for the NL Central leaders, who have won 10 of 12.
Caleb Williams wants to move past stories of disparaging remarks about Bears
Williams addressed excerpts from an upcoming book with Williams saying he preferred to be drafted by the Vikings, not the Bears, where his dad said quarterbacks go to die.
Benintendi's big day sends White Sox to 9-4 win over Mets
The nine runs allowed were a season high for the Mets.
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St. Sabina has been walking for peace every summer Friday for nearly 20 years
Every summer Friday in Auburn Gresham, the St. Sabina Church community gathers with Father Michael Pfleger and walks the streets for peace.
Civic Actors Studio helps leaders open up using theater techniques
The Civic Actor Studio is a four-day leadership retreat that is part of the University of Chicago's Office of Civic Engagement, which has made a profound difference in many lives.
Crisis response team helps teens manage conflict during "trend season"
Hundreds of teens gather on Chicago's beaches and in downtown during "trend season." What you don't see is the team of crisis responders among them to help.
Long Grove farm applies Jewish principles to farming
The Institute of Soil & Soul in Long Grove grows fruits and vegetables like others, but its restorative farming practices are informed by Jewish teachings and principles.
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Trump praises DOGE, says Musk will return to help after last official day
President Trump said that Elon Musk "will, always, be with us, helping all the way." Musk's tenure as a "special government employee" is formally ending.
Trump admin. shakes up ICE leadership amid frustration with deportation levels
The Trump administration is replacing the head of the ICE branch that carries out arrests and deportations, according to three sources.
Trump administration yanks Moderna's bird flu vaccine research funding
The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.
Elon Musk leaving DOGE, but he'll continue to advise Trump, White House says
A senior administration official said Elon Musk "left on good terms and is still friends" with President Trump.
Illinois lawmakers introduce bill to overhaul transit, but bill doesn't address budget shortfall
The proposal would replace the Regional Transportation Authority — which oversees the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail, and Pace suburban buses.
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Family buys house in Morton Grove, only to be stymied by seller's code violations
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Suburban Chicago man wins $800,000 in sports bets, but casinos won't pay
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Chicago woman loses thousands to scammer claiming to want funds for funeral
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
Portillo's new breakfast menu launches at select Chicago's locations
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
Cook County Board approves eligibility rules for property tax relief program
The application website is expected to open this summer.
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Wildfires in Manitoba, Canada, to send smoke into Chicago area starting Friday
As anyone who was around two years ago will remember, this is not the first time a hazy, unhealthy back of air engulfed and choked Chicago.
Lurie Children's honors CFD paramedics, EMTs for saving baby's life
Earlier this year, CFD ambulance No. 74 and truck No. 6 responded to a 13-month-old baby suffering from cardiac arrest.
Is pollution from the steel industry behind cancer rates in Gary?
Doctors, environmental groups and residents are trying to determine if there is a causal connection between pollutants from the steel industry and rates of cancer in Gary.
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
New device developed by UChicago scientists could find medical answers without blood tests
Researchers say the device could detect airborne viruses or bacteria in hospitals or public spaces.
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How will U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel partnership affect economy, air quality in Gary?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion in the Gary Works U.S. Steel facility — the largest steel plant in the country.
Owner of beloved American Science & Surplus worries stores might have to close
The store — which currently has locations in Uptown Park Ridge, west suburban Geneva, and Milwaukee — has been in business for nearly 90 years.
Vacant storefronts persist, but foot traffic is moving in downtown Chicago this Memorial Day
While many were on the hunt for the best deals, sometimes people searching for their usual stores found them either moved or just gone.
Lack of funding to develop has some cannabis business owners stuck
Imagine paying $40,000 a year for a business license, yet having a company that can barely make any money. That is the reality facing some cannabis business operators.
"Summer reading list" with AI-generated titles of books that don't exist runs in Chicago Sun-Times
In its Sunday edition, the paper published a summer reading list with the titles, authors, and descriptions of 15 books. But it turned out that 10 of those 15 books do not exist.
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Loretta Swit, a star of TV's "M*A*S*H," dies at 87
Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
Taylor Swift buys back masters, shares new info about "Reputation"
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
"Hamilton" original cast to reunite for Tony Awards performance in June
"Hamilton" stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom, Jr., Philippa Soo and Renée Elise Goldsberry will be among the performers at the Tony Awards 2025.
Janet Jackson performs on TV for first time in 7 years at AMAs
Music legend Janet Jackson returned to perform on TV for the first time in seven years at the American Music Awards and received the show's prestigious Icon Award.
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Windy City Thunderbolts playing with purpose as manager battles cancer
Bobby Jenks took over as manager of the Thunderbolts in the independent Frontier League last season and was set to return for a second year until he was hit with a stage 4 stomach cancer diagnosis, news that hit this Thunderbolts team hard.
Porchfest in Lakeview featuring live performances from local artists
Local musicians will gather for the neighborhood music festival Sunday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m.
Voting continues for Poland’s next president
The liberal mayor of Warsaw, Rafal Traskowski, is up against the firebrand nationalist Karol Nowicki. The race has big implications for Poland's centrist first-term coalition government's agenda.
Chicago sunrise, Centennial Fountain show | What Caught My Eye
From a stunning sunrise to a water show on the Chicago Riverwalk, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
Over 2 dozen killed, 170 others hurt while heading to Gaza for aid, health ministry says
Witnesses claim Israeli forces fired on the crowds that were about a thousand yards away, but the Israeli military released a statement saying they weren't aware of any injuries near an aid distribution site and are reviewing this matter.
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Illinois lawmakers pass $55B state budget, but no mass transit funding yet
The $55 billion budget plan unveiled Friday night by Democratic leadership would include new taxes on gambling as well as tobacco and vape products.
Results of 2025 Chicago Bank of America 13.1 Half Marathon
Participants ran through the city's West Side while viewing some historical sites along the course route.
Thunderbolts playing with purpose as manager Bobby Jenks battles cancer
Ozinga Field feels a little empty this season, with the Thunderbolts missing their manager, Bobby Jenks.
Celebrate 2025 Pride Month in Chicago with parades, festivals
From parades, festivals, concerts, and more, it's going to be a busy month. Check out the Pride events happening throughout the month:
7 teens hurt in drive-by shooting during large gathering near St. Sabina Church
Chicago police said just before 2 a.m., patrolling officers were trying to disperse a large gathering in the 1200 block of West 78th Street, steps away from the church.
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Smoke from Canada wildfires moving into Chicago, raising air quality concerns
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency does not expect this weekend's smoke infiltration to be as dangerous as June 2023, and there are no plans for an Air Pollution Action Day as was issued then.
How will U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel partnership affect economy, air quality in Gary?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion in the Gary Works U.S. Steel facility — the largest steel plant in the country.
38K UChicago Medicine patients affected by data breach
UChicago Medicine said it has alerted about 38,000 patients of the UCM Medical Group that they have been affected by a data breach.
Is pollution from the steel industry behind cancer rates in Gary?
Doctors, environmental groups and residents are trying to determine if there is a causal connection between pollutants from the steel industry and rates of cancer in Gary.
Woman gets wrong ashes from embattled crematory after yearslong wait
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
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Thunderbolts playing with purpose as manager Bobby Jenks battles cancer
Ozinga Field feels a little empty this season, with the Thunderbolts missing their manager, Bobby Jenks.
Holliday and Mateo homer as Orioles defeat White Sox 4-2 to clinch series win
The White Sox (18-40) fell to 6-25 on the road and are a season-high 22 games under .500.
Ben Brown stars as Cubs combine on a 1-hitter to beat Reds 2-0
The 6-foot-6 Brown retired 14 of his first 15 batters before TJ Friedl singled with two out in the sixth for Cincinnati's only hit of the game.
Eflin goes seven scoreless innings and Orioles beat White Sox 2-1
Eflin (4-2) struck out six and walked one in his first scoreless outing this season while lowering his ERA nearly a run to 4.46.
Abbott pitches 7 crisp innings as the Reds hold off the Cubs for a 6-2 win
Cubs right-hander Colin Rea (3-2) was tagged for six runs and a season-high 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings.
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Navy sailor arrested in Illinois in connection with South Carolina mass shooting
Shawon Shamarion Williams was arrested by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and booked into the Lake County Jail north of Chicago.
Chicago Public Schools teacher accused of sending explicit messages to 13-year-old
Trevon Jackson has been out on bond since early May.
Passenger accused of dragging flight attendant, forcing plane to divert
A Kansas man has been charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants, which carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
Manhunt underway for suspect in fatal stabbing of sisters in Streamwood
Police are searching for 25-year-old Jalonie Jenkins after two sisters were found stabbed to death in a home in Streamwood Wednesday night.
Mother arrested after police say she cut wrists of 3 small children in Englewood
The woman was taken into custody with charges pending late Wednesday, police said.
