City Colleges of Chicago staff set Oct. 19 strike date after 96% vote to authorize work stoppage
Union says 96% of voting members backed a work stoppage as contract negotiations continue with a federal mediator.
by Sarah Ridgemont
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Chicago homicides down 3% through September, putting city below last year's 60-year low, police say
Chicago recorded 321 homicides through September, a 3% drop from the same period last year, according to Chicago Police Department data. September had 31 killings, the fewest for that month since 2010, police said.
by David Portine
Adler Planetarium brings free telescope nights and space science talks to three Chicago library branches this fall
Free telescope nights and One Book, One Chicago talks will bring Adler Planetarium educators to three Chicago Public Library branches between October and November.
by Aiden Fernholz
White Sox ALDS Tickets at Rate Field Hit Record $250 Resale Prices Against Cleveland
Chicago White Sox ALDS home games against Cleveland at Rate Field have driven ticket resale prices to record levels, with Game 3 averaging $214 and get-in prices around $250.
by Jenny Anderson
Former CBS 2 anchor Brad Edwards joins John Kelly's Chicago mayoral campaign as chief communications strategist
Former CBS 2 anchor Brad Edwards is joining John Kelly's Chicago mayoral campaign as chief communications strategist, bringing a long background in Chicago television news to the 2027 race.
by Sarah Ridgemont
Daily Herald journalists vote to form a labor union in suburban Chicago newsroom
Reporters and editors at the Daily Herald voted to unionize, joining other suburban newsrooms that have sought formal representation in contract negotiations.
by Aiden Fernholz
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Meets Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Leaders on Keeping Chicago Bears in State
The governor's office called the meeting productive and said it focused on keeping the Bears in Illinois and protecting taxpayers.
by Jenny Anderson
Tokyo Last Call returns to Sushi-san’s Lincoln Park Dojo on October 8 with five Japanese bartenders over five weekends
Five Japan-based bartenders will take over Sushi-san’s Lincoln Park Dojo for five weekends this fall.
by Sarah Ridgemont
Chicago City Council approves 24-story Marielle on the Park condo tower at 23 S. Sangamon St. in West Loop
Chicago City Council approved Marielle on the Park, a 24-story condominium development by Fern Hill at 23 S. Sangamon St. in the West Loop.
by David Portine
Amnesty International report cites Chicago and Minneapolis enforcement abuses in call to abolish ICE
Amnesty International's new report says ICE should be abolished after documenting alleged human rights violations in Chicago, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New Orleans and Washington, D.C.
by Aiden Fernholz
Chicago firm files civil rights and wrongful death suits over fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good by ICE agent
The Chicago law firm Romanucci & Blandin filed two civil lawsuits in Minnesota federal court against the U.S. government, Trump administration officials, and federal agents over the fatal January shooting of Renee Good during an immigration operation in Minneapolis.
by Jenny Anderson
Chicago proposes $260.8 million settlement for 16 cases tied to ex-CPD detective Reynaldo Guevara
City lawyers say paying $260.8 million now would resolve 16 lawsuits tied to disgraced former Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara and prevent much higher trial costs.
by Sarah Ridgemont
Chicago adds dedicated CTA bus lane on northbound Michigan Avenue between Roosevelt Road and Wacker Drive
Chicago is adding a 1.5-mile dedicated bus lane on northbound Michigan Avenue between Roosevelt Road and Wacker Drive, with overnight installation starting this week and automated enforcement under the city's Smart Streets program.
by David Portine
Bears QB Caleb Williams injured right hamstring in 9-3 loss to Vikings at Soldier Field
Caleb Williams was carted off with a right hamstring injury late in the Bears’ 9-3 loss to the Vikings at Soldier Field. The Bears are waiting for test results.
by Eric Stone
Chicago Plan Commission approves Northwestern Medicine's 20-story, $1.3 billion hospital tower at 333 East Huron Street in Streeterville
The Chicago Plan Commission approved Northwestern Medicine's $1.3 billion hospital tower planned for Streeterville. The 20-story building at 333 East Huron Street will include 216 beds, cancer care space, and underground parking, with construction expected to begin in early 2027.
by Jenny Anderson
Des Plaines police release video of officer fatally shooting 21-year-old man last month
Des Plaines police released video Wednesday showing an officer fatally shooting a 21-year-old man last month.
by Sarah Ridgemont
White Sox sweep Astros in Houston wild-card series, advance to face Guardians in ALDS
The White Sox finished off Houston in the wild-card round and now move on to a division-series matchup against Cleveland.
by David Portine
Sendhil Revuluri Drops Out of Chicago School Board President Race, Leaving Three Candidates for November
The former Chicago Board of Education vice president ended his campaign for the board's first elected president. Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson remain in the November contest.
by Aiden Fernholz
IMAX theater coming to AMC River East 21 in Streeterville; 70mm capability unclear
Permits show an auditorium at AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois St., is being converted for IMAX capability. No opening timeline or 70mm details have been announced.
by Eric Stone
Chicago Park District Holds Three Town Halls on 2027 State Micromobility Law Affecting E-Bikes and E-Scooters on Park Paths
Two in-person meetings are scheduled for September 29 and September 30, followed by a virtual session on October 6.
by Jenny Anderson
Chicago mayor and Gov. Pritzker back 12-month moratorium on new data centers
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker support pausing new Chicago data center construction for 12 months while the city studies energy and environmental effects.
by Aiden Fernholz
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says he wants 1,000 daily flights from O'Hare
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he wants the carrier to grow from about 650 daily departures at O'Hare to 1,000, add 15 international destinations and fly larger planes. The FAA has capped scheduled operations at the airport through October 2027.
by Sarah Ridgemont
Morningstar Will Move Its Global Headquarters to Google's Redeveloped Thompson Center in the Loop
Morningstar will move its global headquarters from 22 W. Washington St. to Google's redeveloped Thompson Center in late 2028, taking more than 275,000 square feet in the Loop building and adding a second major corporate tenant to the project.
by David Portine
Chicago City Council votes 46-3 to sell parking meters to Stonepeak Partners for $2.5 billion after compromise with city
The Chicago City Council voted 46-3 Tuesday to sell the city's parking meters to Stonepeak Partners for $2.5 billion. The approval follows a compromise deal with city officials.
by Jenny Anderson