Wisconsin sheriff sues Skokie woman for defamation in ICE detention claim
Police in Crestwood and Skokie police are assisting with the investigation.…
University of Illinois professor and Chicago native played key role in Artemis II mission
As the world watched Artemis II land Friday night, the Little Village community celebrated the work of one of their own.…
A simple pastime with extraordinary benefits: Gardening's impact on mental sharpness
One simple springtime activity is good for the brain, research shows.…
Flooding in Chicago is a getting worse. Here's why.
In a little-noticed memo early last year, Illinois scientists made a dire prediction. “Bulletin 76,” a communication fro…
Looking for a mentor in Chicago? Our illustrated zine has you covered
Over the last few months, WBEZ higher education reporter Lisa Kurian Philip has been looking into the barriers that can …
In ‘Windfall,’ Tarell Alvin McCraney asks if money buys justice for Black men
Tarell Alvin McCraney slides into a cushy chair wearing a hoodie with “Trayvon” across the chest. That hoodie, as the 45…
Former Salesforce office to be filled with residents as River North building becomes apartments
Two Chicago firms are nearing completion on an office-to-residential conversion in a River North building that used to b…
Blackhawks taught harsh lesson by Hurricanes about how effective a system can be
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour runs perhaps the NHL’s most distinctive system, something Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashil…
Chicago man accused of threatening Trump, Secret Service agents
A Chicago man will appear in federal court Friday to face charges of threatening President Trump and Secret Service agen…
Rental listing site Domu launches mobile app for apartment hunters
Searching for an apartment in Chicago? Rental listing service Domu launched a mobile app to help renters in their hunt f…
Investigation underway after deadly fire on West Side overnight
CHICAGO — An investigation is underway on Thursday morning following a deadly fire at an apartment building on the city'…
Illinois regulators have little power to stop hospital closures. Lawmakers are stepping in.
When West Suburban Medical Center abruptly closed its doors temporarily last month, saying it had run out of cash to pay…
Want a better way to bond with your teen? Try writing a novel together
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford was once asked for his 10 rules for writing. Rule No. 2: “Don’t have chil…
Want a better way to bond with your teen? Try writing a novel together
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford was once asked for his 10 rules for writing. Rule No. 2: “Don’t have chil…
avery r. young reimagines opera in world premiere "safronia"
Inside Chicago’s grand Lyric Opera House, world-class singing is a given. What is far more rare in that vaunted venue, h…
To be the next Russell Wilson (or better), Caleb Williams must build on 4th-quarter wizardry
Five years ago, Bears general manager Ryan Pace famously tried to trade three first-round picks to the Seahawks for quar…
What are Chicago area lighthouses used for?
For several months in 1976, John Gach had a unique job. “I’m the only person I know that has ever been a lighthouse keep…
What are Chicago area lighthouses used for?
A photo of John Gach during his Coast Guard boot camp days. Courtesy of John Gach For several months in 1976, John Gach …
Horoscope for Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or major decisions from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. After that, the moon move…
Man shot as he exits vehicle in West Pullman
A man was hospitalized after being shot in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood Tuesday night, according to Chicago polic…