St. Sabina Youth Choir to perform at Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Man dies at migrant shelter in Woodlawn
A 27-year-old man was found unresponsive at the former Wadsworth Elementary School building at 6420 S. University Av.
City Council approves $51 million in funding for migrant housing amid raucous debate
The money approved by the City Council on Wednesday will only cover the costs of assistance for asylum seekers through June 30.
Expanded outdoor dining program in Chicago could soon become permanent
"We would literally not be here without having the expanded outdoor dining program," said Hagen Dost, owner of Dovetail Brewery in the North Center neighborhood.
Mayor Brandon Johnson passes his City Council reorganization plan in first key vote
The 41-9 vote delivered an early political victory for Johnson as he presided over his first City Council meeting.
Man facing federal gun charge in connection to murder of CPD Officer Aréanah Preston
Corey Gray, 21, was arrested Wednesday morning, the same day as Preston's funeral, according to federal prosecutors.
Mayor Brandon Johnson 'humbled and honored' as he takes office
The mayor stressed collaboration during the speech. But now, the real work begins.
Jerry Springer, longtime TV talk show host, dead at 79
He's best known for The Jerry Springer Show, which was taped in Chicago from 1991 to 2009 before moving filming to Connecticut.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx won't run for re-election in 2024
Foxx has faced intense criticism in her two terms in office, from her office's charging decisions, to her handling of high profile cases involving disgraced singer R. Kelly and actor Jussie Smollett.
Lightfoot defends handling of large gatherings over the weekend, after three teens were shot
"I'm not going to use your language, which I think is wrong, to say that it was mayhem," Lightfoot said when a reporter asked her about the incidents.
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The convention will be held at the United Center from Aug. 19 to Aug. 22.
CFD lieutenant died of heart disease at Gold Coast high-rise fire, autopsy finds
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office ruled Lt. Jan Tchoryk died of hypertensive-arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Brandon Johnson wins race for mayor; Paul Vallas concedes in tight election
Johnson, a former teacher and longtime Chicago Teachers Union organizer, was leading Vallas by a margin of 51.4% to 48.6%, a difference of about 16,000 votes, with about 99.6% of precincts reporting.
Ald. Nicole Lee declares victory in 11th Ward race against challenger Anthony Ciaravino
With 91% of the vote counted, Lee was leading challenger, Chicago police officer Anthony Ciaravino, 62.5% to 47.5%.
Ald. Monique Scott apparent victor in 24th Ward over challenger Creative Scott
With 65% of the vote counted in the runoff election against challenger Creative Scott (no relation), Monique Scott held a comfortable lead of 67% to 33%.