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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.

Illinois Reignites Football Legacy with Vintage Helmets, Defeats Michigan Wolverines in Style

The Illinois Fighting Illini wore vintage helmets and jerseys against the Wolverines, celebrating a century of football heritage.

Pritzker continues taxpayer-funded computing push at U of Chicago

For the third time in less than three months, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has delivered remarks at an event related to quantum computing.

Illinois officials call out illicit sales, THCA for eating into legal cannabis sales

Illinois’ cannabis industry hit new heights in fiscal year 2024, with adult-use sales eclipsing $2 billion and dozens of new dispensaries opened their doors. But the latest annual cannabis report from the state also reveals a market still wrestling with persistent illicit sales and an emerging threat from unregulated hemp-derived products.

Chicago to see final sunset of 6 p.m. as daylight saving time approaches

Enjoy it while it lasts, Chicago: sunsets after 6 p.m. will soon be a thing of the past. According to NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Kevin Jeanes, Monday will be the final 6 p.m. sunset of 2024, with sunsets only getting early from there.

Big Pharma gives big to campaigns of several Illinois members of Congress

Among the drug companies to contribute campaign money to U.S. Reps. Brad Schneider, Robin Kelly and Darin LaHood are several firms accused of helping to fuel the opioid crisis that's claimed more than 500,

Illinois to honor Red Grange with uniforms vs Michigan for 100-year anniversary of legendary game

Illinois football will be donning a much more leathery look for its game against Michigan, as the Illini honor Red Grange's legendary game 100 years ago.

4 decades after rising to power and nearly 4 years since his fall, Madigan goes to trial

Opening statements in Madigan’s trial are expected to begin Monday afternoon after a grueling two weeks of jury selection finally concludes with the seating of the last two alternate jurors.

Judges aiming to keep seats in November include some with questionable records

Despite tax debts, arrests and residency questions, judges running for retention in Cook County have drawn little attention and run a quiet — and at times evasive — campaign.

35th District Illinois House candidates say public safety, crime key issues

Incumbent Mary Gill faces challenger Herb Hebein, a retired Chicago police officer for the 35th District Illinois House seat.

Diverse Jury Selected for Trial of Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Alleged Political Corruption

Jury of 12 selected for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial, including a diverse cross-section of citizens.

Jim Dey: Another Chicago mayor melting down

Bad press Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, in office for less than two years, is getting a reputation — it was bad but now it's getting worse. Last week, the Chicago Tribune editorially skewered Johnson for continuing to lead the city into the muck,

Open House Chicago 2024: 13 sites to visit during the famous behind-the-scenes weekend

One of the most famous ways to see the city is here: Open House Chicago.

Jay Cutler arrested for DUI and gun possession in Tennessee

Jay Cutler was arrested for DUI and gun possession Thursday evening in Franklin, Tenn. The former NFL quarterback, who was married to reality star Kristin Cavallari, was also arrested on failure to exercise due care and violation of implied consent law. Cutler, 41, was booked into the Williamson County Jail.

Illinois state flag: Time is running out to submit designs for new Illinois flag contest

Last year, Senate Bill 1818 -- appropriately named after the year Illinois became a state -- created a commission to evaluate the state’s current flag, and decide whether or not it is time to design a new one. In Aug. of 2023, the bill was signed into law by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

DMV ATMs arrive in Illinois

Customers have already seen automated kiosks at some fast-food restaurants. Soon, they’ll see new DMV ATMs at grocery stores throughout the state of Illinois.

Illinois Rolls Out "Fast-Lane" DMV Kiosks in Chicago and Statewide Grocery Stores

The landscape of Illinois DMV services is shifting, thanks to the introduction of "Fast-Lane" kiosks in several grocery stores throughout the state. According to an announcement by the Secretary of State's office on Thursday,

Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.

Chicago’s 78 Project Loses $285M Anchor Tenant

Developer Related Midwest is left without an anchor tenant for its massive 62-acre parcel after the University of Illinois bailed on its project.

Vandals spray paint, break window of Lincoln Park bank

Around 12:15 a.m., officers on patrol were waved down by witnesses in the 2000 block of North Halsted Street who told them three people had vandalized a bank, Chicago police said.

La Niña expected to impact Chicago winter forecast, but what does that mean?

The NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released its winter weather projections for the Chicago area, with La Niña expected to impact conditions in the Great Lakes this season.

Chicago Fire owner is considering building privately-funded, soccer-specific stadium in the city

Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto said the team is considering building a soccer-specific stadium in Chicago, calling it the “last piece of the puzzle with this club.” On Thursday, Mansueto said the club, which currently plays at Soldier Field, has started to tour potential sites in the city.

Chicago-area billboards display profane anti-Israel messages on Palestinian flag

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (TNND) — Two billboards in the greater Chicago area on Wednesday displayed anti-Israel messages, causing an uproar on social media. The digital signs, which are alongside an expressway in Northbrook, read “Death to Israel” and “F**k Israel” with a Palestinian flag in the background.

Chicago-area winter weather projections released by NOAA

Illinois and Indiana. That La Niña pattern is expected to grow stronger during meteorological winter, which runs from December 1 to February 28, and will likely steer the prevailing Jetstream further north, causing more storm systems to hit the Chicago ...

Electronic billboards hacked, display anti-Israel messages along Illinois Tollway in Northbrook

One of the billboards read "F*$% ISRAEL" while another read "DEATH TO ISRAEL," according to 10th District United States Rep. Brad Schneider.

Johnson must break two campaign promises to get budget passed, City Council critic warns

In order to get 26 votes in the 50-member City Council, Southwest Side Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) said Johnson will have to renew the ShotSpotter contract he has already canceled and raised property taxes he promised to freeze.

Mike Madigan trial LIVE updates: No new jurors selected yet this week in former speaker trial

The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan began last week. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal prosecutors call "the Madigan enterprise,

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard to run for re-election amid federal probe

Dolton has frequently clashed with village trustees, who have accused her of financial mismanagement. The FBI is also conducting an investigation at Dolton Village Hall.

Illinois and FEMA Open New Disaster Recovery Centers in Chicago and Homewood to Assist Storm Victims

Illinois and FEMA open two disaster recovery centers to aid those affected by the historic July storms in the Chicago area.

Bishop Ford Freeway back open following shooting

No one was injured during a shooting on the Bishop Ford Freeway late Wednesday. Around 11:40 p.m., state troopers responded to the Chicago Police Department for a report of a shoo

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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