Both mayoral candidates have touted their education bona fides ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election. But what are their plans for... more

Baseball is back in Chicago. The Cubs open their season at Wrigley Field today against the Milwaukee Brewers, and the... more

Democrats have run Chicago for decades, and the lead-up to the mayoral runoff on April 4 has often been about... more

Following the heat-exposure deaths of three seniors last year in Rogers Park, the state Senate passed a bill requiring air... more

Voters will choose Chicago’s new mayor next Tuesday, April 4. On the ballot are former CPS head Paul Vallas and... more

As summer festival lineups emerge, some Douglass Park neighbors are still protesting Riot Fest’s expected appearance on the West Side... more

While the Chicago flag is seen everywhere from buildings to tattoos, Illinois’ state flag is less well-known. That’s probably because... more

Nobody likes to think about what happens to their bodies after they die, but it’s an important decision. A bill... more

Three years ago today, Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order went into effect as COVID-19 swept the world. Host Jacoby Cochran,... more

Week two of “ComEd Four” trial gets underway today. That’s the trial of four former executives and lobbyists who are accused... more

We are joined by the Chicago Reader’s Social Justice Reporter Debbie-Marie Brown and from the Illinois Answer's Project & Better... more

Beyonce, Metallica, Drake, Taylor Swift, and others will play Chicago’s biggest arenas and stadiums at hefty prices this Summer. But... more

Do you think you could solve a murder just by looking at a miniature re-creation of the crime scene? Frances... more

It can feel like it’s all mayor’s race all the time as we head into the April 4 runoff election,... more

Ahead of the April 4th runoff, mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have made education a major part of... more

Mayoral Candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas had their first televised debate this week ahead of the April 4th runoff.... more

Most people around the world are familiar with Chicago’s classic foods—Chicago-style hot dogs, deep dish or tavern style pizzas, and... more

For the last 20 years, Simeon Career Academy High School basketball has been one of the city’s most dominant sports... more

Geoffrey Baer has been showing off Chicago’s architecture and natural beauty for decades. First as a docent for the Chicago... more

Next week, City Council is set to consider ordinances that would crack down on drivers parked in bus and bike... more

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown announced Wednesday he’s resigning effective March 16. Both mayoral runoff contenders Paul Vallas and Brandon... more

Starting Saturday, the Ukrainian National Museum will host workshops on how to write pysanky, also known as Ukrainian Easter eggs.... more

City Cast Chicago is in you feed a little later this morning, so we could bring you the most up-to-date... more

As you head to the polls today, we want to offer a little respite from all the political coverage. And... more

Tomorrow, voters will choose who will run the city as they cast ballots for mayor and City Council. But aside... more

We've got something special for you this weekend. We're sharing the Weekly News Recap from our friends over at WBEZ's... more

After months of campaigning, commercials, and forums, election day is Tuesday. But we’re wondering: Does the mayoral race have a... more

In a blow to Chicago comedy fans, HBO Max announced Tuesday that it would not pick up “South Side” for... more

Police district councils are new on the ballot in next week’s municipal election. Voters in each of the city’s 22... more

Chicago’s municipal election is one week from today. So how are voters feeling about the biggest issues facing the city?... more

As the Chicago Bears closed on a $197 million property deal in Arlington Heights, Gov. JB Pritzker promised nearly $1... more

When you ask about East Side, many Chicagoans will look at you quizzically and say, “What, like Lake Michigan?” But... more

As Feb. 28th approaches, political ads for the municipal elections are only getting more frequent and aggressive. Democratic media strategist... more

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’ve got a date planned with the love of your life or you’re going solo, the... more

Over the years, the Chicago Bulls have had some of the biggest names in basketball. And while players come and... more

A new film studio in South Shore broke ground this week, and neighbors are excited for the possibilities. Meanwhile, as... more

We are back with another edition of Re:VIEWS, where we rewatch and break down some classic Chicago films. In the... more

“Asians have long been ignored, fetishized or made the butt of the joke in America. We want to put that... more

Between retirements, resignations, and redistricting, at least 11 of Chicago’s 50 wards is getting a new alderperson. And there are... more

While cannabis has been legal in Illinois for a few years, until now there hasn’t been a place for medical... more