Chicago Bears announce full schedule for 2025
The Bears will kick off the season on Monday Night Football against the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings.
Northwestern facing HHS probe into claims of discrimination against Jews
"There is no place for antisemitism at Northwestern and the steps we have taken since last summer have dramatically improved the safety of our Jewish students," the university said in a statement.
Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on Sean Grayson's bid for pretrial release
Grayson, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and official misconduct in the July 6, 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey in Springfield.
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson, 7 other "Black Sox" reinstated by MLB
Jackson and seven other members of the 1919 White Sox were permanently banned from baseball, accused of taking bribes from gamblers to intentionally lose the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds.
1 dead, 1 injured after North Park apartment building fire
The fire started around 1:15 p.m. in a two-story apartment building in the 5200 block of North Bernard Street.
Man wanted on Interpol warrant caught with 131 bogus credit cards in Indiana
Anatolie Cataraga is charged with four counts of fraud, one count of identity deception, and one count of unlawful possession of a card skimming device.
Newly elected Aurora, Illinois, Mayor John Laesch sworn into office
Laesch, who previously served as alderman-at-large, defeated outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin in last month's election with 53% of the vote.
Funeral to be held for Lori Healey, longtime Chicago civic leader
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday morning at Chicago Women's Park and Gardens in the South Loop near McCormick Place.
Cubs celebrate Mexican heritage Tuesday night at Wrigley Field
The team sold out of their limited-edition Mexican heritage jerseys created by Pilsen-based street artist Sentrock, but fans can still get a Mexican heritage t-shirt as part of a special ticket offer.
Man shot by Chicago police charged with aggravated assault of officer
Kewion Kingcade, 21, is expected in court for a detention hearing on Tuesday.
Man critically injured in motorcycle crash in Marengo
Marengo Fire & Rescue District crews responded to the crash around 3:20 p.m. near County Line Road and Harmony Road.
Thousands of volunteers clean up litter along Chicago River for annual Chicago River Day
Organizers said nearly 3,000 volunteers – including families, community groups, and corporate teams – fanned out along the entire system to clear away trash and invasive plants.
Is Pope Leo XIV a White Sox or Cubs fan? Brother settles crucial debate
"He's Sox, and then the radio announced Cubs, and that's not true," the pope's older brother, John Prevost, told CBS News Chicago.
Chicago ready with "Da Pope" jokes after Prevost elected as new pope
Google search traffic for "Da Pope" skyrocketed since the announcement.
Thrive Exchange development to bring more affordable housing to South Chicago
Thrive Exchange South, at 79th Street and Exchange Avenue, celebrated its "topping off" on Thursday, as crews raised the final beam of its construction.