Illinois in line for $148.8M opioid settlement payout from Purdue Pharma
Illinois is receiving $148.8 million from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family as part of a nationwide $7.4 billion sett…
Nicole Hollander, cartoonist who channeled wit and feminist ideas through 'Sylvia' comic strip, dies at 86
Chicagoan Nicole Hollander became a feminist icon and pioneer when her syndicated comic strip "Sylvia" hit newspapers in…
What's wrong with buying Chicago concert and sports tickets? Here's what you told us
We asked readers what aspect of buying tickets for big Chicago events like concerts and sports frustrates them the most …
Gov. Pritzker’s affordable housing plan tests his relationship with local leaders
It often takes Stephen Sise years to get housing projects off the ground in Chicago, and too much time, he says, can qui…
Swedish Hospital police shooting highlights critical security fail points
The emergence of a gun at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital on Saturday in a shooting that killed a Chicago police office…
Once-promising outfielder Jarred Kelenic facing grim reality
SAN DIEGO — Outfielder Jarred Kelenic is back where he wants to be: in the major leagues with the White Sox.He didn’t pl…
Non-partisan expert urges big Illinois budget reform
The General Assembly has until May 31 to pass a budget. Negotiations kicked off when Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled …
Mark Cuban warns these 5 job categories are at risk due to AI
Cuban said the shift is already underway, driven by companies weighing the cost and productivity of AI systems against h…
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia nearing return, but might not return as closer immediately
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is close to returning, but the team might not rush the right-hander back into his high-lever…
Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas settle with state for $125 million for raising prices for 'ineligible' projects
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas have reached a settlement with Attorney General Kwame Raoul that’s expected to allow mor…
Another South Suburban leader under fire for credit card spending
Thaddeus Jones, mayor of Calumet City and Democratic state lawmaker, is facing questions about his credit card spending,…
Man dead after falling off building on Northwestern's Evanston campus construction accident
A construction worker was killed after falling off a building at Northwestern University on Thursday, according to Evans…
Man found shot dead in car in Woodlawn
A man was found fatally shot in Woodlawn Thursday afternoon, according to Chicago police.The man, whose age wasn’t known…
Shota Imanaga doing more than ever to ensure he and Cubs share common language
“Starting from this third year, I’ve decided to stop thinking of myself as Japanese. After all, I’m in the United States…
Streamer hit by car in Indiana while walking across country to raise money for children
Two other people were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.…
Chilly open to May with temperatures feeling more like late March
The new month opens with a good deal of cloudiness Friday morning that will break at times allowing some mixed sunshine …
How to get a discounted TSA PreCheck membership, starting May 1
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is knocking down the price of a PreCheck membership during the month of…
A CPS grad herself, math teacher has been building community for decades
CHICAGO — Bertha Velazquez graduated from Chicago Public Schools and knew she wanted to give back. For nearly three deca…
Cubs’ offense backs Jameson Taillon's solid start
SAN DIEGO — Jameson Taillon spent part of Wednesday morning giving an impromptu concert with guitars stashed in the visi…
Cubs manager Craig Counsell celebrates 900th MLB victory
SAN DIEGO — The bitter taste of victory?How else to describe the shot of Jeppson’s Malört that Cubs players and staff in…