Chicago Board of Education to vote on CPS budget as payroll deadline looms
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote Thursday on a revised nearly $10 billion CPS budget that includes job cuts, increased TIF funding and the removal of furlough days as the Chicago Teachers Union calls for a delay.
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote Thursday on a revised nearly $10 billion CPS budget that includes job cuts, increased TIF funding and the removal of furlough days as the Chicago Teachers Union calls for a delay.
Little Village students explore veterinary careers at the University of Illinois
High school students from Chicago's Little Village traveled to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for a hands-on day designed to inspire future careers in veterinary medicine and STEM.
High school students from Chicago's Little Village traveled to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for a hands-on day designed to inspire future careers in veterinary medicine and STEM.
Lollapalooza attendees show up bright and early for Day 1: 'We're excited'
Lollapalooza gets underway today in Chicago's Grant Park, and attendees were in line to enter bright and early.
Lollapalooza gets underway today in Chicago's Grant Park, and attendees were in line to enter bright and early.
Chicago residents say prostitution problem has returned near Midway Airport
Chicago residents say prostitution and drug activity have resurfaced in their neighborhood, nearly a year after law enforcement conducted an undercover operation aimed at curbing the problem.
Chicago residents say prostitution and drug activity have resurfaced in their neighborhood, nearly a year after law enforcement conducted an undercover operation aimed at curbing the problem.
Garfield Ridge residents say prostitution problem has returned near Midway Airport
Garfield Ridge residents say prostitution and drug activity have resurfaced in their neighborhood, nearly a year after law enforcement conducted an undercover operation aimed at curbing the problem.
Garfield Ridge residents say prostitution and drug activity have resurfaced in their neighborhood, nearly a year after law enforcement conducted an undercover operation aimed at curbing the problem.
Lollapalooza 2026 kicks off in Chicago with warm weather, rain ahead and safety tips
Lollapalooza gets underway today in Chicago's Grant Park. Here's what to know.
Lollapalooza gets underway today in Chicago's Grant Park. Here's what to know.
Video shows deadly Chicago shooting at gas station; police seek suspects
Chicago police are asking the public to help identify four suspects seen in newly released video of a deadly shooting in Auburn Gresham.
Chicago police are asking the public to help identify four suspects seen in newly released video of a deadly shooting in Auburn Gresham.
Chicago weather: Warm, comfortable Thursday gives way to soggy Lollapalooza Friday
Thursday looks great across Chicago, but Lollapalooza attendees should prepare for rain Friday night.
Thursday looks great across Chicago, but Lollapalooza attendees should prepare for rain Friday night.
Cicero gets $96M to fight flooding after years of storm damage
Cicero is using more than $96 million in federal funding to tackle ongoing flooding problems caused by major storms.
Cicero is using more than $96 million in federal funding to tackle ongoing flooding problems caused by major storms.
Cicero residents help shape plan to prevent future flooding
Cicero is using more than $96 million in federal funding to tackle ongoing flooding problems caused by major storms.
Cicero is using more than $96 million in federal funding to tackle ongoing flooding problems caused by major storms.
First look: Rescued beluga whales adjust to new home at Shedd Aquarium
The journey to Chicago was only the beginning for the Shedd Aquarium's newest family members. Now, a dedicated team is caring for the rescued beluga whales around the clock.
The journey to Chicago was only the beginning for the Shedd Aquarium's newest family members. Now, a dedicated team is caring for the rescued beluga whales around the clock.
Shedd Aquarium welcomes four rescued beluga whales after massive cross-border journey
Four beluga whales rescued from Canada are settling into their new Chicago home as Shedd Aquarium staff provide around-the-clock care and monitor their health and adjustment.
Four beluga whales rescued from Canada are settling into their new Chicago home as Shedd Aquarium staff provide around-the-clock care and monitor their health and adjustment.
Chicago weather: Rain chances could impact Lollapalooza
Chicago’s pleasant weather continues Thursday for Lollapalooza before rain chances arrive Friday and Saturday, with sunshine returning Sunday.
Chicago’s pleasant weather continues Thursday for Lollapalooza before rain chances arrive Friday and Saturday, with sunshine returning Sunday.
New Tinley Park sports dome collapses just before grand opening after severe storms
A newly built sports dome in Tinley Park was damaged by severe weather just days before its planned opening.
A newly built sports dome in Tinley Park was damaged by severe weather just days before its planned opening.
'She was the rock of our family': Sister remembers Marine veteran killed in Fox River boating crash
As Richard Stevenson remains in the McHenry County Jail awaiting future court appearances, the family of Magdalena Jablonska is remembering the woman they lost instead of the tragic way she died.
As Richard Stevenson remains in the McHenry County Jail awaiting future court appearances, the family of Magdalena Jablonska is remembering the woman they lost instead of the tragic way she died.
'He should go to jail': DNA proves CPS teacher fathered student’s child, but law says it’s too late
After 40 years of carrying the trauma alone, Nancy Alexander received DNA confirmation linking her daughter’s father to her alleged abuser — but a statute of limitations prevents criminal charges.
After 40 years of carrying the trauma alone, Nancy Alexander received DNA confirmation linking her daughter’s father to her alleged abuser — but a statute of limitations prevents criminal charges.
Shots fired into Chicago apartment leave teens, 13 and 18, wounded
An 18-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy were injured after someone fired multiple shots into an apartment Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
An 18-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy were injured after someone fired multiple shots into an apartment Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
Sen. Durbin spotlights alleged abuses in ICE detention facilities
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a forum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday examining conditions inside ICE detention facilities during the Trump administration.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a forum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday examining conditions inside ICE detention facilities during the Trump administration.
Human remains found in Chicago alley spark renewed concerns: 'Very disturbing'
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were discovered Monday morning in a South Side alley, a case that has renewed concerns among residents already shaken by another high-profile discovery earlier this month.
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were discovered Monday morning in a South Side alley, a case that has renewed concerns among residents already shaken by another high-profile discovery earlier this month.
New Tinley Park sports dome collapses just before grand opening after severe storms
A brand-new I80 Sports Dome in Tinley Park came crashing down during Monday's severe storms just hours before its scheduled opening, delaying the highly anticipated facility by weeks.
A brand-new I80 Sports Dome in Tinley Park came crashing down during Monday's severe storms just hours before its scheduled opening, delaying the highly anticipated facility by weeks.