Chicago businesses launch Pride merch to support LGBTQ+ youth after 988 lifeline cut
The federal government announced this week it will end "option 3" on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — the dedicated line for LGBTQ+ youth — on July 17. In response, two Chicago businesses are teaming up to support those affected.
The federal government announced this week it will end "option 3" on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — the dedicated line for LGBTQ+ youth — on July 17. In response, two Chicago businesses are teaming up to support those affected.
CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney resigns after just over a year on the job
Chicago Transportation Commissioner Tom Carney is stepping down July 3, ending a brief tenure marked by his promotion from interim to permanent chief just last year.
Chicago Transportation Commissioner Tom Carney is stepping down July 3, ending a brief tenure marked by his promotion from interim to permanent chief just last year.
Trevor Project: Chicago creatives rally behind LGBTQ+ youth as federal 988 support line set to end
As the government prepares to end "Option 3" on the 988 Lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth, two Chicago businesses launch a new Pride-themed collaboration benefitting The Trevor Project — aiming to raise awareness and funds ahead of Pride Fest and the city’s Pride Parade.
As the government prepares to end "Option 3" on the 988 Lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth, two Chicago businesses launch a new Pride-themed collaboration benefitting The Trevor Project — aiming to raise awareness and funds ahead of Pride Fest and the city’s Pride Parade.
Activists hold summit on violence after murder of beloved Chicago grandfather
A heartbroken Chicago family is working to turn pain into purpose after their beloved father was killed as a result of senseless gun violence.
A heartbroken Chicago family is working to turn pain into purpose after their beloved father was killed as a result of senseless gun violence.
Chicago braces for dangerous, potentially record-breaking heat
With dangerously hot weather this weekend, an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the Chicago area beginning Saturday morning and lasting through midnight Monday.
With dangerously hot weather this weekend, an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the Chicago area beginning Saturday morning and lasting through midnight Monday.
Man shot while sitting in car at Chicago gas station
A man was wounded in a shooting early Friday while sitting in a parked car at a gas station on Chicago’s South Side.
A man was wounded in a shooting early Friday while sitting in a parked car at a gas station on Chicago’s South Side.
Pair shot while standing in Near West Side yard, police say
Two men were shot while standing in a yard early Friday on the Near West Side. Here's what police say happened.
Two men were shot while standing in a yard early Friday on the Near West Side. Here's what police say happened.
Rahm Emanuel on potential 2028 White House run: 'I have something I think I can offer'
Rahm Emanuel, in his most public comments to date about 2028, is confirming that he's considering a run for the next Democratic presidential nomination.
Rahm Emanuel, in his most public comments to date about 2028, is confirming that he's considering a run for the next Democratic presidential nomination.
Urban Growers Collective sprouts new hope for food justice
The Urban Growers Collective is launching a new effort to expand food justice here in Chicago and it covers a lot of ground.
The Urban Growers Collective is launching a new effort to expand food justice here in Chicago and it covers a lot of ground.
Fun things to do in Chicago this weekend
Every summertime weekend in Chicago provides countless opportunities to get out and have some fun, and we're always happy to have our friends at Choose Chicago help us make some plans.
Every summertime weekend in Chicago provides countless opportunities to get out and have some fun, and we're always happy to have our friends at Choose Chicago help us make some plans.
Unlock your inner bookworm this summer at Chicago Public Library
There's a really exciting and free opportunity to keep kids busy this summer courtesy of our Chicago Public Libraries.
There's a really exciting and free opportunity to keep kids busy this summer courtesy of our Chicago Public Libraries.
Chicago teens get a shot at Hollywood dreams through new film and TV apprenticeship
A new summer apprenticeship program from Chicago-based producer Danita E. Patterson is giving 21 local youth hands-on experience in the entertainment industry and a pathway to careers in film and television.
A new summer apprenticeship program from Chicago-based producer Danita E. Patterson is giving 21 local youth hands-on experience in the entertainment industry and a pathway to careers in film and television.
Chicago Extreme Heat Warning: Where to find cooling centers, other ways to beat the heat
With dangerously hot weather this weekend, an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the Chicago area beginning Saturday morning and lasting through midnight Monday.
With dangerously hot weather this weekend, an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the Chicago area beginning Saturday morning and lasting through midnight Monday.
Man shot while confronting car break-in suspects in South Loop
A 27-year-old man was shot early Friday while confronting a group of suspects attempting to break into his vehicle in the South Loop, Chicago police said.
A 27-year-old man was shot early Friday while confronting a group of suspects attempting to break into his vehicle in the South Loop, Chicago police said.
Person found in Chicago alley suffering from head wound
A person was found with trauma to the head in an alley Thursday night in the Edgewater neighborhood.
A person was found with trauma to the head in an alley Thursday night in the Edgewater neighborhood.
Man, 32, fatally shot while walking out of Englewood store
A man was shot and killed while walking out of a store Thursday night on Chicago's South Side.
A man was shot and killed while walking out of a store Thursday night on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning to take effect this weekend
Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high in the mid 90s. On Sunday it will be sunny with a high in the mid to upper 90s. Monday will be sunny with a high in the upper 90s. On all three days there will be enough humidity to send the heat index well above 100° during the afternoon. Because of that, an Extreme Heat Warning has been posted for Cook County from 10 a.m. Saturday until Tuesday.
Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high in the mid 90s. On Sunday it will be sunny with a high in the mid to upper 90s. Monday will be sunny with a high in the upper 90s. On all three days there will be enough humidity to send the heat index well above 100° during the afternoon. Because of that, an Extreme Heat Warning has been posted for Cook County from 10 a.m. Saturday until Tuesday.
Paris on Politics: CPS bids farewell to Pedro Martinez; US weighs Israel-Iran involvement
President Trump says he'll decide in the next two weeks whether or not to get the US involved in the war between Israel and Iran. And, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says goodbye.
President Trump says he'll decide in the next two weeks whether or not to get the US involved in the war between Israel and Iran. And, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says goodbye.
Massive apartment building blaze on Northwest Side leaves several residents displaced: officials
A large fire at an apartment building on the city?s Northwest Side has displaced several residents, officials said.
A large fire at an apartment building on the city?s Northwest Side has displaced several residents, officials said.
Massive apartment building blaze on Northwest Side leaves several residents displaced: officials
A large fire at an apartment building on the city’s Northwest Side has displaced several residents, officials said.
A large fire at an apartment building on the city’s Northwest Side has displaced several residents, officials said.