Sister Jean, beloved chaplain of Loyola Ramblers basketball team, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Music Direct to give away boxes of used records at event later this month
Music Direct announced Thursday that it is closing its used record division to focus on new vinyl and hi-fi gear.
Man exposed himself to girl walking to school on Chicago's West Side
On Wednesday morning, a girl was walking to school near 16th Street and Homan Avenue, when she saw a man driving alone in a gray vehicle, police said.
Fire damages Dear Margaret restaurant in Lakeview
No one was injured in the fire, which the Dear Margaret team described as "localized," but the entire restaurant sustained water damage and extensive smoke damage.
Bob Wilson, acclaimed Chicago stage actor, dies at 63
Bob Wilson, a veteran of the Chicago stage who could channel the comedic, the surreal, the absurd, and the melancholy, passed away this week.
Dolton approves settlement for woman who accused trustee Andrew Holmes of assault
A former Dolton village employee filed the civil lawsuit claiming Holmes sexually assaulted her while attending a conference for the village in Las Vegas in May 2023.
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announces campaign for old seat
The disgraced former congressman was first elected to the seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election in December 1995.
Trump posts that Chicago Mayor Johnson, Gov. Pritzker "should be in jail"
"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement]" Officers!" President Trump posted. "Governor Pritzker also!"
Police warn of more smash-and-grab burglars striking in areas around Chicago
The burglaries have occurred on the North, Northwest, Near South, and Southwest sides, as well as right downtown.
Illinois Hunger Coalition to close after 36 years
The coalition was founded in 1988, and touted on its website that it is the only statewide membership coalition working to end hunger and address its underlying issues.
Tickets for Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights on sale Tuesday
Tickets for ZooLights for the 2025 season go on sale on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m.
Chicago police warn of another gold chain robbery downtown
The latest incident happened at 2:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in Millennium Park.
Kevin Matthews has story of hope and inspiration in "Broken Mary" documentary
The title references a broken statue of the Virgin Mary that Matthews found several years ago, and now carries with him.
Scientist originally from Elmhurst, Illinois wins Nobel Prize in medicine
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
2-year closure of Lake Street Bridge downtown begins Monday
For the next two years, driving or walking across the bridge will not be an option.