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Chicago Bears fire Matt Eberflus midseason

This marks a sharp turn in Chicago Bears franchise history. The Bears have never fired a coach mid-season before.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

SUMMIT: Tirzepatide a ‘Huge Win’ for HFpEF Patients With Obesity

HF specialists agree these drugs will be key tools in fighting the obesity-related HFpEF epidemic. Hurdles and questions remain.

Chicago’s dirty water may be keeping invasive species at bay

New experimental evidence suggests destructive, ‘jumping’ silver carp are deterred by Chicago-area water pollution.

Illinois: The land of Chicago(ish)

Chicago (ish): the catchall name for Illinois suburbia that college kids proudly put in their Instagram bios.

2024 Chicago School Board Elections

November 5th will mark the first time in the city’s 187 year history that Chicago has elected a school board. Don't panic!

Mapping the Solidarity Economy

The worker-owned collective ChiCommons helps Chicago residents find local mutual aid-based organizations. By Damon Orion In July 2024, the Council Office

Babette Joseph, ACLU Illinois stalwart, dies at 93

Joseph, 93, died after a short illness Sept. 20 at her home in San Francisco, said her daughter, Amy. She previously had a home in Evanston.

CRE Developments Continue To Fuel Crystal Lake’s Growth

For Crystal Lake, Illinois, continuing the growth trajectory means bringing forth its mixed-use redevelopment, Water's Edge.

KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers bizarre business linked to HHA contracts

Houston’s Investigative team is not stopping anytime soon. The KPRC 2 Investigation into questionable Houston Housing Authority contracts has uncovered a bizarre business hired to help in Houston. Investigator Amy Davis has part three of the deep dive into contracts costing us millions of dollars.

Cook County health system finds its new CEO close to home

The next potential leader is Dr. Erik Mikaitis, who has been interim CEO at Cook County Health for nearly a year.

Wild caracal cat native to Africa and Asia found roaming Chicago suburb

A caracal cat, which can reach up to 40 pounds and is native to Africa and Asia, was captured Tuesday after roaming through a Chicago suburb.

How to vote for judges in Illinois

They’re the ones presiding over your case whether you’re disputing a speeding ticket, getting a divorce, fighting for child custody or suing for damages in a car accident. And in Illinois, a majority of those judges are elected. But how do you approach voting for judges?

Former President Trump Addresses Economic Club of Chicago as Election Season Heats Up

Former President Trump spoke at the Economic Club of Chicago, amidst heightened security and local political criticism.

Exotic wild cat native to Africa and Asia found under home after wandering Chicago suburbs

An exotic large cat native to parts of Africa and Asia has been found under a deck after being spotted wandering around an Illinois golf club in the suburbs of Chicago.

What you need to know to cast a ballot in Illinois

Early voting is underway in Cook, Will, McHenry, Lake, Kendall, Kane and DuPage counties. From questions about how and where to vote to what to expect as the votes are counted, we turn to the experts. Reset checks in with election officials.

Jury selection continues as Madigan faces ‘laundry list’ of misconduct charges

An Illinois reform advocate says the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should send an "important signal" that the days of the "Chicago Way" need to come to an end. Jury selection for United States of America v.

Trump comes to Chicago to insist tariff is ‘world’s most beautiful word’ — and Jan. 6 was ‘love and peace’

Former President Donald Trump’s event in Chicago was before a receptive crowd, a downtown room full of the Economic Club of Chicago’s members and their guests, who often applauded his digs at moderator John Micklethwait,

Bally’s Chicago casino enters 2nd year on the rise, but behind projections in loaded Illinois market

State revenue analysts remain bullish on the future Chicago casino's prospects, but it's not clear just how big the windfall could be in a state with 15 other casinos and a litany of other gambling options.

Illinois high school opens culinary lab

The $1.6 million lab at Elk Grove High in Elk Grove Village will provide students in High School District 214 with a space that rivals professional kitchens.

Endangered caracal wild cat spotted roaming in Chicago's northwest suburbs has been captured

A caracal is something you might expect to see on a safari in central or southern Africa, not in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

Advocates say central Illinois communities deserve more bus service, funding

State lawmakers face a major challenge heading into budget discussions next year as Chicago public transit agencies face a $730 million fiscal cliff.

Fueled by Chicago Teachers Union, campaign contributions in school board race reach nearly $2.5 million

CTU Political Action Committees contribute $1 million+ to candidate campaign coffers so far in school board election

C-U sees trickle-down as immigrants bused to Illinois

More than 35,000 immigrants have been sent to Chicago on buses and planes over the last two years. According to the Windy City's officials, this figure includes individuals sent not just by Texas Gov.

Mike Madigan trial LIVE updates: Jury selection for ex-Illinois speaker case stretches into 2nd week

The trial, which is scheduled to last through mid-December, is the culmination of more than a decade of digging by the FBI and prosecutors, and it's the final in a series of related cases that have played out in Chicago's federal courthouse over the last few years.

Jury selection in Mike Madigan trial stretches into 2nd week, with court resuming Tuesday

The jury that will determine the fate of former House Speaker Michael Madigan is nearly complete after three slow days of jury selection last week.

Donald Trump defends economic plan, faces trade war questions in Chicago interview

Former President Donald Trump in Chicago on Tuesday defended his plans for the economy, should he win the election in November, despite questions and concerns surrounding potential trade wars and negative impacts of some of his policy proposals.

Ranking All 32 NFL Teams’ Offenses From WORST To FIRST After Week 6 Of The 2024 Season

Which offenses are lighting up the NFL scoreboards? We rank them all, separating the heavyweights from the pretenders.

Overwhelmed by Illinois judicial candidates on the ballot? Naperville North student created website to help

Naperville North High School student Sarah Boettcher has created the Know Your State Judges website to help voters research judicial candidates outside of Cook County.

United Methodist Church settles legal battle over property, assets with Naperville Korean Church

A 15-month legal battle between a breakaway faction of the United Methodist Church in Naperville and the church’s regional body for Northern Illinois has been settled.

Illinois State Police trooper rescues dogs from burning car after crash on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

An Illinois State Police trooper saved two dogs from a burning car after a crash Tuesday morning near northwest suburban Arlington Heights. Police said troopers responded to a crash on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near Arlington Heights around 4:10 a.m. An Audi had rear-ended a Buick, and the Buick rolled over and caught fire.

Editorial: Our endorsements for the US House Part 1

Today, the Tribune continues its endorsements for the upcoming election with our choices for the races for U.S. Congress in Illinois. This is Part One, covering districts 1 through 7. 1st District The 1st District includes much of Bronzeville,

Ruth Mae McCoy: How Did She Die? Who Killed Her?

The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder’ truly living up to its title in every way imaginable, we get a true-crime tale absolutely unlike any other. That’s because it delves deep into the 1987 homicide of a loving yet troubled mother and grandmother inside her own Grace Abbott

A Nobel prize for an explanation of why nations fail

A trio of economists just won a Nobel prize for their insights into how democratic and other inclusive institutions are critical for a nation’s prosperity.

Columbus Day Parade celebrates Italian heritage and what unites Americans

Peeylair Caffie experienced something that is becoming more common, catching a northern pike while salmon fishing on the Chicago lakefront; and he earns Fish of the Week. Highlights of the 12-day event include deep dives into immigration, incarceration and women’s subjugation.

Nobel Prize goes to 3 economists who study the wealth and poverty of nations

The award is shared by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson of MIT and James Robinson of the University of Chicago for their research on the institutional roots of national wealth and poverty. They will split the prize money of 11 million Swedish krona or about $1.