Thousands of runners will converge on the city this weekend for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. As many long distance... more

On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson named six nominees to fill the vacancies left when the entire Chicago School Board announced... more

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was the state’s most powerful politician for decades. Tomorrow, he stands trial on bribery,... more

After 50 schools were closed in Chicago a decade ago, the former Earle Elementary School in Englewood is finally getting... more

Al Capone’s infamy has made Chicago the center of what we call “gangster tourism,” where people from around the world... more

Morgan Park’s Home of the Hoagy has been serving sandwiches since 1969, including the Chicago classic sweet steak, and is... more

Police and fire personnel will no longer be part of the crisis team that responds to mental health-related 911 calls.... more

If you’re new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you... more

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have been in a public power struggle this week, with... more

Now that it’s officially fall, the City Cast team is going road tripping! Last year, host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone... more