Kris Vire, Chicago arts writer and theatre critic, dies at 47
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
Man accused of killing doctor in front of their 3-year-old daughter in Barrington
Prosecutors said William Zientek lured Dr. Olga Duchon to his home in Barrington on Sunday on the grounds of having a face-to-face talk.
2 UChicago students, Barrington native studying at Penn, named Rhodes Scholars
Anqi Qu and Francesco Rahe are the 54th and 55th University of Chicago Rhodes Scholars.
Study finds pollution in waterways may be keeping Asian carp from advancing to Lake Michigan
The study found that the fish appear to change their behavior the closer they get to Chicago.
Bob Love, Chicago Bulls basketball legend, dies at 81
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Northwestern offers glimpse inside new Ryan Field, slated to open in 2026
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
Woman found shot to death in Barrington
Barrington police were investigating late Sunday with the Major Crimes Task Force.
Wolves shut out Rockford IceHogs for first home win of season
The Wolves also ended a three-game losing streak.
Hackers steal former Cubs slugger Kris Bryant's Lamborghini
The current Colorado Rockies third baseman hired a company to move his $300,000 car from his residence in Colorado to his off-season home in Las Vegas—but the car never made it there.
Secretary of State Giannoulias joins pastors at Hillside church to encourage organ donation
Giannoulias visited Jordan Temple Baptist Church in west suburban Hillside Sunday morning for National Donor Sabbath.
1 dead, 2 wounded in shootout outside Southwest Side bar
Wentworth Area detectives were investigating Friday night.
Mayor Johnson says he will not attend funeral of fallen CPD Officer Enrique Martinez
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the funeral alongside Supt. Larry Snelling.
Old Town School of Folk Music names new executive director; ex-Ravinia CEO leaves
New executive director Troy Anderson has served as the senior director of education at the Old Town School since July 2023.
CPS board approves resolution seeking to keep Acero charter schools open
Charter schools such as those run by Acero are privately managed, but publicly funded.
Police apprehend suspected bank robber after pursuit through downtown Chicago
How much money was taken in the bank robbery and other details on the crime were not immediately available.