Mayor Brandon Johnson sent a letter to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon on Thursday asking him to hold House Bill 303, which had already passed the Illinois House and needed a final vote in the Senate.
Chicago beaches will be open every day with lifeguards through Labor Day. Visitors scattered across North Avenue Beach on Friday, lounging on towels and playing in the water.
Cicada Watch 2024
For the first time in more than 200 years, two different groups of periodic cicadas will emerge at the same time. We have the latest buzz and updates.
Sensory walks, a campfire feast and learning sessions with scientists are just some of the ways Illinoisans and out-of-towners alike can celebrate the historic double emergence of the 13-year and 17-year cicadas.
The buzzing coming from the cicadas is expected to get louder as more insects emerge from the ground.
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When it came time to figure out a good spot for the new album release show for “Sunday Morning Put-On,” the Green Mill was a natural choice.
Sueños Music Festival 2024
Reviews, photos, news and more of Reggaeton & Latin Artists from all across the globe performing in Grant Park.
Sueños returns to Grant Park on May 25-26, bringing tens of thousands of music fans to Chicago. Here’s what to know if you plan on going.
The two-day Latin music festival returns to Grant Park May 25-26.
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‘‘I don’t like the way the play was called,’’ Grifol said before the Sox’ 6-4 loss Friday to the Orioles.
“And that’s on getting a win in a packed arena, not just cause of one player on our charter flight,” Reese shared in a since-deleted post on X, formerly Twitter.
Notes: Lefty Drew Smyly likely will be activated this weekend in St. Louis.
The gambler, known industrywide as KrackMan or Krack, wrote: ‘‘I live in the supposed sports-betting capital of the world . . . but have to go to Florida to make bets.’’
Leaders including state Sen. Dick Durbin applauded the move as a path toward sustainability as weather threats and climate change become more common throughout Illinois.
The game will be made up on July 13.
Estimated start time is 7:20 p.m. local.
Following the Singapore Airlines turbulence incident, climate and aviation experts provide insight into worsening turbulence trends.
Looking for creative ways to entertain the kids or have a family night out this summer? Consider these special events, concerts and experiences in the Chicago area.
Data privacy bill backed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias needs work to reach the finish line
The far-right ginned up social media opposition to the bill by claiming, falsely, that it would allow non-citizens to vote. But Democrats and the ACLU of Illinois also had complaints about the bill.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said they will be looking out for the well-being of police officers by requiring less mandatory overtime and the well-being of city neighborhood through numerous youth and social programs.
Topping Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s legislative agenda and on track for approval heading into the weekend was a health insurance reform package targeting so-called “junk plans” and step therapy.
El trío usaba máscaras, portaba armas de fuego y utilizaba vehículos robados para asaltar licorerías y bares, según los fiscales federales.
Los miembros del jurado deliberaron durante algo más de cuatro horas, desde el miércoles por la tarde hasta el jueves por la mañana. El juicio, que duró tres semanas y fue el primero de miles de casos similares en todo el país que se presentaron ante un jurado, terminó el miércoles.
El cierre de la cervecería en el área de Douglass Park afectará a 86 empleados, algunos de los cuales trabajarán a distancia o se trasladarán a California.
This is strictly about the NCAA as one of the most powerful governing bodies in America not allowing the current financial ecosystem to move forward without it. This, at the end of the day, is all about all the NCAA knows: power and control.
Mole de Mayo celebrates 15 years this Memorial Day weekend in a new location after receiving pushback from local residents.
Alderpersons should announce that attendees who use discriminatory language, interrupt people and verbally attack others will need to leave the meetings.
Spurlock made a splash in 2004 with his groundbreaking film “Super Size Me,” which was nominated for an Academy Award. The film chronicled the detrimental physical and psychological effects of Spurlock eating only McDonald’s food for 30 days.
Experts say more men should be vaccinated. The new research will be discussed at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s yearly conference at McCormick Place starting Thursday.
Clarence Johnson of Bellwood faces a first-degree murder charge in Wednesday’s stabbing death of Francois H. Reed-Swain in the West Loop restaurant. No motive was given.
A 36-year-old man died after an argument turned physical Thursday night, police said.
The man, 19, was shot in the 4700 block of West Polk Street, police said.
The effect of these Republican leaders, like House Speaker Mike Johnson and others, is to dramatize their subservience to a political cult when they attacked Judge Juan Merchan.
The man, 59, was shot in the abdomen about 11:50 P.m., police said.
Student requesting a graduation gift is a stranger, except for being offspring of a former bestie who let the friendship die off.
If Joe Biden has a serious brain freeze or incoherent digression, he and we are in terrible trouble.