Mayor Johnson's tenant protection fight
Chicago's mayor narrowly wins committee approval for a major rewrite of renter protections, but faces fierce opposition from aldermen and landlords.
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Chicago news
The latest from Chicago, Illinois, from the newsrooms that cover it, in one-minute summaries.
Judy Markey, radio pioneer, dies at 82
The beloved co-host of Chicago's groundbreaking 'Kathy and Judy Show' brought authenticity and humor to radio for two decades.
19 cards 4mWhite Sox tumble from first place in September collapse
Chicago's surprising season unravels as key players slump and the bullpen falters down the stretch.
13 cards 3mO'Hare hits rock bottom in airport rankings
Chicago's largest airport tied for last place in customer satisfaction, while Midway also struggles.
13 cards 2mFive storylines for Blackhawks training camp
Connor Bedard's rehab, roster crunch, and line combo puzzles dominate a condensed two-week prep for the season opener.
15 cards 3mCustoms officer on trial for sexual assaults
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer faces jury verdict after making a crude joke about one of the alleged attacks.
14 cards 3mVandersloot's clutch struggles won't define next season
The Sky's legendary point guard acknowledges her end-game shortcomings but has a plan to bounce back.
15 cards 3mThree millennials building art space in La Villita
Daniel Silva, Mr. Pintamuro, and Julio Anaya are creating Te-Qu, a cultural center near the La Villita arch, despite zoning obstacles.
16 cards 4mCourt upholds firing of Chicago police sergeant
An appeals court affirmed the Chicago Police Board's decision to fire Sgt. Alex Wolinski for his role in the botched 2019 raid on Anjanette Young's home.
12 cards 3mCubs believe they can still win it all
Despite late-season inconsistency and a tight wild-card race, the Cubs insist their championship potential remains intact.
15 cards 3mOver a third of Chicago families can't afford food
A new report reveals 35% of Chicago households face food insecurity, with the South Side hit hardest and Black residents most affected.
18 cards 4m 5Ravinia's $38M Martin Theatre makeover begins
The 122-year-old Arts and Crafts landmark gets a complete restoration starting this October.
15 cards 3mPham's elevator pitch lands him in cleanup spot
Tommy Pham convinced the GM to activate him off the injured list, then hit a three-run homer in a loss to Cleveland.
13 cards 3mJohnson vs. Flores: NFL's best chess match
Bears coach Ben Johnson and Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores engage in the league's most compelling strategic battle.
15 cards 3mReeling film fest lands its first major gay film after 44 years
Netflix's Oscar contender 'La Bola Negra' marks a turning point for LGBTQ+ festivals once shut out by Hollywood studios.
17 cards 3mChicago's parking meter deal gets a second chance
City Council negotiates benefits from a New York firm's $2.5 billion acquisition of the city's meters.
16 cards 3mCicadas, Muslim politicians, and AI art spark debate
Chicago readers weigh in on louder insects, political barriers, and creative gatekeeping.
15 cards 3mNBA 2K27 Review: The latest version brings you back to the playground
The game delivers authentic basketball from high school to the pros, with a Chicago touch featuring Derrick Rose on the cover.
12 cards 2mBroadview Six lawyers demand probe of prosecutor misconduct
Defense attorneys say U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros' handling of a collapsed deportation protest case warrants an independent investigation.
15 cards 3mMan charged in string of Avondale sexual attacks
Witnesses helped police arrest a suspect in three attacks on women and a teen that happened minutes apart Friday night.
13 cards 2mD'Andre Swift wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week
The Bears running back dominated in the season opener with three touchdowns and 124 yards against Carolina.
8 cards 1m 30sPrison guard sentenced for sexually abusing inmates
Danny Spyker used his position as corrections officer and cook supervisor to abuse two inmates at a federal prison in Illinois.
8 cards 1m 20sChaka Khan's 2026: New album, West End musical, total freedom
The Chicago funk legend is having her best year yet, releasing music on her own terms after decades in the industry.
19 cards 4m 5Chicago's first cooling ordinance violation of 2026
A historic Englewood building broke the city's heat protection law when its chiller failed during a record-breaking September heatwave.
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