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Labor leaders, Illinois officials fear workers’ rights at risk under Trump, but vow to keep fighting

(Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune) Organizers who work with immigrant workers throughout Illinois said they were particularly concerned that protections for undocumented workers would get slashed under the Trump administration, which has pledged to carry out ...

20 Great Autobiographies And Memoirs

Read compelling life stories from the best autobiographies and memoirs. From triumphs to trials, hear inspiring narratives from those who’ve lived them.

Northwestern Intercampus Shuttle hit by bullet on way to Chicago

Northwestern women’s basketball opened its regular season with an 81-77 loss to Illinois State Wednesday ... Shuttle was struck by a bullet Friday evening on its way to downtown Chicago. The bus was just a few blocks away from the Sheridan and Loyola ...

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Set to Open in East Hazel Crest, Aiming to Boost Local Economy and Job Market

Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino is opening in East Hazel Crest, Illinois, featuring a $529 million facility with 1,400 slots, dining, and entertainment.

Lil Durk case: Chicago rapper charged in superseding indictment alleging murder-for-hire plot

LOS ANGELES (WLS) -- Grammy Award-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been charged in a superseding federal grand jury indictment, alleging he conspired with others to murder a rival rapper, the Justice Department announced Friday.

Former Irish senator Billy Lawless, advocate for undocumented Irish in the US, has died

Billy Lawless has been remembered as "a political force who made a difference in Irish and American politics over many decades."

Illinois man charged with murder in 2-year-old boy’s beating death in Gary

When initial reports on Monday said that Je’Loni Smith, 2, drowned in a bathtub, his autopsy told another story.

The Chicago area typically sees its first snow in mid-November. What does the forecast hold this year?

The average first snow for the Chicago area comes mid-November ... of the extended weather outlook for Illinois. According to Jeanes, Friday will be a clear and sunny day with high temperatures around 60 degrees. "A bright, nice fall afternoon," Jeanes ...

Coalition will fight to keep Illinois a welcoming state despite Latino votes for Trump

even in blue Illinois. "If you look at the numbers in suburban Cook and Chicago, Donald Trump had almost 38% of the vote. That is astronomical. And the only way you can get that in suburban Cook and Chicago is by getting a high percentage of Latino vote ...

Support for Donald Trump in Chicago has nearly doubled since his first presidential bid

Kamala Harris won among city voters, but the president-elect took more than 100 precincts, primarily on the Northwest and Southwest sides.

Madigan co-defendant had unparalleled access to speaker, ex-top aide testifies

McClain’s access to the often-elusive Madigan – and the rare trust the speaker placed in McClain – are central to federal corruption charges alleging the way they wielded Madigan’s power was tantamount to a “criminal enterprise” that enriched the speaker and his political allies.

Police data show Chicago's West Ridge has become a hotbed of anti-Jewish hate crimes

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling didn't rule out the possibility ... An audit by the Anti-Defamation League showed an increase in antisemitic incidents in Illinois last year, up 74% from 2022. Earlier this month, an anti-Israel message appeared on ...

‘Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective’ at the Chicago History Museum weaves a wearable story

“Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective” runs through July 27, 2025, at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., open Tuesdays-Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m., closed Mondays; $19 general admission, $17 students and seniors; ticketing and more at chicagohistory.org

Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office Launches Hotline to Safeguard Voting Rights in Upcoming Elections

U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago sets up a hotline to report election violations ahead of November elections.

How Chicago’s Tech Boom is Changing the City

In the past few years, Chicago has seen huge growth in its tech industry, making it one of the most exciting places for tech in the U.S. This tech boom is not just creating jobs but is also reshaping Chicago’s neighborhoods,

Cactus with a crunch? Chicago-based Nemi Snacks spices up chip aisle with cherished Mexican staple

Consumers have described Nemi Snacks as a healthy version of Takis; long and crunchy but made from nopal and a mixture of seeds instead of corn.

Carrie Shepard reviews the ballot measures Illinois voters will see this election

Carrie Shepard, reporter for Axios Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the ballot measures that Illinois voters will see on election day. Although they are non-binding measures, they are used

Chicago Jews deride mayor’s statement on shooting of Orthodox man

Jewish officials chided Brandon Johnson for not mentioning the victim’s identity, in contrast to condemnations from the state’s governor and senior senator.

Chicago heating bills could double under troubled Peoples Gas pipeline replacement, report finds

The utility slammed the report by a New York clean-energy consulting firm. Illinois regulators will determine the pipeline program's fate in January.

Durkin Brothers Wend Through Illinois Legal, Political Worlds

Many brothers attend law school and launch legal careers in the same state, but few have attained the public successes Jim and Thomas Durkin have.

Chicago weather: ‘Fall storm' to bring winds, rain and storms into Halloween

Unseasonably warm temperatures and strong wind gusts were expected to continue in the Chicago area Wednesday, with a cold front set to bring rain and chillier temperatures for Halloween.

Chicago Heights, IL, Residents Call for Changes after Water Woes at Fire

Angry residents who lost their houses in Chicago Heights last week are demanding changes after learning hydrants were inoperable. Finding an unresponsive hydrant, firefighters dragged a line from more than a block away as the fire raged and spread, WGN reported. At the scene, one resident said he asked crews what the delay was all about.

Illinois reading scores top pre-pandemic levels, but results lag in math and for high schoolers

State test results released Wednesday show growth in reading and math and record graduation rates, but problems in math and chronic absenteeism.

Illinois school report cards 2024: Search high school results in Chicago and the suburbs

In addition to the Illinois Assessment of Readiness, or IAR, the Illinois Report Card also includes data from the SAT, an Illinois Board of Education-sponsored accountability assessment given to high school juniors.

Chicago lawmaker calls for hate crime charges after Jewish man shot on way to synagogue

The man was shot in the shoulder Saturday while on his way to a Chicago synagogue to celebrate the Jewish holiday Shabbat.

Three Chicago Men Charged with Carjacking and Firearm Offenses, Federal Trial Set

The U.S. Attorney's Office charged three Chicago men with carjacking and firearm offenses after a federal grand jury indictment.

Who can vote in Illinois?

Illinois residents may register online, in person at election authority offices, at the DMV or via mail with the Illinois Voter Registration Application. Illinois also offers same-day voter registration, where residents who meet all the requirements can register at their polling place on Election Day or during early voting.

Illinois quick hits: Witnesses to testify in corruption trial; machinists strike; Chicago rats

Federal prosecutors say three former state lawmakers will be the first witnesses called to the stand in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Full List: Chicago referendums on the 2024 Illinois election ballot

As the 2024 election rapidly approaches, voters in numerous Chicago wards will be faced with advisory questions on a variety of topics.

How Illinois football has fared against No. 1-ranked teams

Ohio State’s Larry Grant, kneeling, shakes hands with Illinois’ Isiah “Juice” Williams after the Illini beat the No. 1 Buckeyes 28-21 in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. Josh Birnbaum/AP Share Illinois plays at Oregon Saturday in what will be its 16th game against the No.

Illinois' longest-serving exonerated man seeks more than $200 million in lawsuit against Chicago, cops

In the lawsuit, James Soto's lawyers explain how police allegedly coerced confessions to implicate Soto and his cousin after failing to prosecute the two people initially suspected in a 1981 double murder.

Southeast Side residents call on officials to slow down massive quantum campus project

Groups want to see plans to address community concerns over jobs, housing and the environment, including a community benefits agreement.

Illinois Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Assaulting Officers During January 6 Capitol Riot

An Illinois man was sentenced to 18 months in jail for assaulting officers during the January 6 Capitol riots, and must also pay fines and restitution.

More immigrants are under surveillance by ICE's Chicago field office than ever before, data analysis finds

The number of people being electronically monitored by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in six states, including Illinois, has grown from 2,921 in 2019 to 19,160 last month. No other ICE field office has more people enrolled in its monitoring programs.

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.

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.

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