Chicago author Jonathan Eig wins Pulitzer Prize for book on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Eig was one of two winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in arts and letters.
Talks between pro-Palestinian protesters, University of Chicago suspended
Faculty for Justice in Palestine has promised to support University of Chicago student protesters as the encampment continues to grow, going so far as to say they are willing to be arrested if it comes to that.
Phil Donahue, who taped show from Chicago for years, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Donahue, 88, was visibly moved as President Joe Biden gave him the prestigious honor.
Cook County Sheriff's police track down suspected burglar using DNA on wine bottle
During the burglary, surveillance video caught a man taking a swig from a bottle of 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red blend wine, which he then put back in the garage refrigerator.
University of Chicago United for Palestine protesters clash with counterprotesters
On Friday morning, University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos wrote that the protest encampment is disrupting campus and "cannot continue."
Chicago's Friday Morning Swim Club will not be back this year
The founders of the club listed multiple reasons why they had decided to discontinue the event, taking issue in particular with the Chicago Park District.
Northwestern women's lacrosse beats John Hopkins, advances to Big Ten title game
The Wildcats will face Penn State on Saturday.
Foxtrot, Dom's Kitchen & Market notified State of Illinois a day after shutting down
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Lawsuit accuses Northwestern of enabling harassment at pro-Palestinian encampment
The suit, filed by three Jewish students, called the encampment "a dystopic cesspool of hate in the 2 school's lush green center," and accused Northwestern of coddling the protest.
Pro-Palestinian tent encampments expand at University of Chicago, DePaul
With demonstrations happening on campuses across the city, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling was asked Tuesday to weigh in on how they are responding.
Track fire disrupts CTA 'L' trains in Lincoln Park
The transit agency was reporting trains were back moving with minor delays by 4:45 p.m.
Mayor's LGBTQ council fights plans to scale down Chicago Pride Parade this year
Earlier this month, organizers said the parade would be smaller than in years past due to the city's concerns with safety.
Northwestern University announces agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters
The protesters have been camping out in Deering Meadow on the Evanston campus since Thursday morning.
Pro-Palestinian tent encampment comes to University of Chicago
As the demonstration grew, organizers said they expect agitators taking issue with their cause – whom they encouraged students not to engage.
Search on for missing pregnant teenage girl, last seen on Chicago's Southwest Side
Lezly Martinez was last seen at 4:39 p.m. Thursday in the 7200 block of South Troy Street.