Overwhelmed by REAL ID updates, Illinois DMV's remind patrons of their options
The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State is advising some residents that obtaining a REAL ID can wait, as their facilities and website are currently overwhelmed with requests.
Tom Skilling Gets Hero’s Welcome In Chicago — And Raises Alarm About National Weather Service Cuts
The beloved former WGN weatherman said President Donald Trump's mass layoffs of researchers amid climate change show "a level of scientific ignorance."
Illinois Drops Coinbase Staking Lawsuit, Following Other U.S. States
Illinois plans to drop its lawsuit against Coinbase over staking services, joining other states in easing legal actions.
Chicago Bears sign former Notre Dame star
The Bears signed another Notre Dame alum, Miles Boykin, to a one-year contract. The wide receiver grew up in the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park and played his high school football at Providence Catholic in nearby New Lenox.
“How could it possibly hang together? But it does, brilliantly”: Steven Wilson has remixed Chicago II in Dolby ATMOS
Steven Wilson has completed a Dolby ATMOS remix of Chicago’s groundbreaking 1970 album Chicago II, with Blu-ray and vinyl editions to be launched in April and May respectively
In Mexico, Gov. JB Pritzker positions Illinois as a ‘stable and reliable trade partner’ amid Trump tariffs
At close of trade mission to Mexico, Gov. JB Pritzker positions Illinois as a ‘stable and reliable trade partner’ amid President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Jeremiah Frazier shares 5 truths about comedy in Chicago
Chicago comedian Jeremiah "FrayWay" Frazier discusses his theatrical training, the city's comedy legacy, and why your experiences produce the best performances.
Choose Chicago names new CEO to lead city’s tourism agency
After a yearlong search, Chicago has chosen a New York destination marketing executive to lead the city’s tourism efforts. Kristen Reynolds, 51, who has been president and CEO of Discover Long Island for nearly a decade,
Cubs to finally open Wrigley Field schedule nine games into 2025 season: 'Is Chicago warm yet?'
The two regular season games in Tokyo were technically home games for the Cubs. But the team played in front of a Dodger-friendly crowd, the Tokyo Dome filled with fans wearing Shohei Ohtani jerseys. It’s been over two weeks since the Cubs officially opened the 2025 season.
Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal
A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.
Bulls charging with Josh Giddey at the helm
Josh Giddey is putting the Bulls in position to secure home-court advantage for the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.
Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?
Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?
RAV4 Things: Flyers @ Blackhawks
John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (28-24-9) are in the Windy City to play interim head coach Anders Sörensen's Chicago Blackhawks (20-41-9) on Sunday afternoon.
Rangers Place Dane Dunning On Waivers
The Rangers have placed right-hander Dane Dunning on outright waivers, according to a report from Joel Sherman of the New
Chicago Cubs Trim Spring Roster to 35 Players
The Chicago Cubs have trimmed its spring roster from 42 to 35 players, with one veteran likely done with the organization.
El Jaguar: The Secret Weapon of the Chicago Cubs
Cubs prospect Kevin Alcántara could be the games next big thing. But for now he will have to wait his turn in a jam packed Cub's outfield
2025 Oscar Nominees Then & Now: See Stars in Their First TV Roles
Before these Oscar nominees were lighting up the big screen, they were making a name for themselves on television.
Terry Savage: Tariffs 101
Let’s talk about how tariffs work to impact the economy — without any political considerations — just considering the potential economic consequences of tariffs, and how they impact the trade
Best e-reader
Compact and with enough storage space for thousands of reading hours, e-readers have become a widely popular gadget.
Our Chicago: The Racial Life Expectancy Gap
Since the pandemic, the Chicago Department of Public Health says all racial and ethnic communities in the city have seen an improvement in life expectancy.
The best air fryer accessory sets
With a set of additional air fryer accessories like pizza pans and racks with skewers, you can take advantage of your air fryer’s health benefits and abilities.
The Chiefs are hoping for a ‘three-peat’ Super Bowl win: What that means and why it’s significant
The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping for a third straight “three-peat” win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX.
New lawsuit against Trump administration over 'illegal targeting' of sanctuary cities
A coalition of cities and counties in blue states have sued the Trump administration over alleged threats and "illegal targeting" of sanctuary cities.
The best Super Bowl commercials of 2025
The Super Bowl is such a huge annual event that it transcends football. A time-honored tradition, even for non-football fans, is to check out the Super Bowl commercials. With so many eyes on the big game,
Chicago Bears' schedule in 2025 includes showdowns with Eagles, Cowboys
The Chicago Bears’ 2025 schedule has not yet been released, but we do know who they’ll play on the 17-game slate next season.
Cubs remain open to free agents, 'wouldn't rule anything out'
Justin Steele left his locker and began to head down a nearby hallway. He was interrupted when Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson reached out and gave the pitcher a friendly slap on the back. Steele spun around,
Watch South Carolina vs. Texas women’s basketball free live stream
The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch this college basketball game can do so by using FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.
Chicago's winter has been its least snowy in decades, weather data shows
If it feels like the city of Chicago hasn’t gotten its normal amount of snow so far this year, then it isn’t just your imagination.
Bulls Notes: Karnisovas, New Players, Butler
Bulls president Arturas Karnisovas defended his team's limited moves leading up to the trade deadline during a new interview with
Jimmy Butler’s Warriors debut made it feel real: This is the dynasty’s last push
Their contracts are all aligned. The goal is clear. And on Saturday, the Warriors and Jimmy Butler began the honeymoon.
45 Super Bowl food deals to score major savings
Game Day essentials collection: Save up to 40% (maximum savings of $10) on snacks, drinks and households essentials. In honor of the Super Bowl, Krystal customers can get 12 original Krystals for $12 or order a cheese sackful for $15.
Where to watch UConn Huskies vs. Providence Friars women’s basketball free live stream
The game is scheduled to start at noon EST and will be broadcast on CBSSN. Fans looking to watch this college basketball game can do so by using FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.
Deebo Samuel Releases Statment Following 49ers Granting Trade Request
Deebo Samuel has released a statement following the news that the San Francisco 49ers are allowing him to seek a trade.
Chicago fugitive sought after escaping electronic monitoring nearly 3 years ago: sheriff
A Chicago fugitive who escaped electronic monitoring nearly three years ago remains on the run, and authorities are asking for the public’s help to find him.
Winter weather advisory issued for Chicago area, parts of Indiana. Here's what to expect
Winter weather alert issued for Chicago area, parts of Indiana 01:45. CHICAGO (CBS) — A Winter Weather Advisory is issued for the Chicago area and parts of Indiana on Saturday.
Chicago Fed president on what the new jobs report says about the economy
The new jobs report shows the pace of hiring slowed slightly in January with the economy adding 143,000 jobs. The report also revised down jobs numbers between April 2023 and March of 2024 by nearly 600,