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Drivers, put down your cellphone. Distracted driving can be deadly.

Just last weekend here in Chicago, a 65-year-old pedestrian was killed when she was hit by a 23-year-old distracted driver in Hegewisch, police say. To keep more of these tragedie

The Role of Immigrants in Shaping Illinois’s Tech Space

Illinois, especially Chicago, stands out as a diverse state known for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic strength. Behind the thriving tech terrain lies a significant force—immigrants. Immigrants have played a crucial role in building Illinois’s tech ecosystem,

Picture Chicago: 15 of this week's photos you can't miss

Actor Mike Myers walked the red carpet at the Chicago International Film Festival, one man was killed and two others wounded in a shooting near the Howard Red Line station in Rogers Park, and the longest-serving exonerated man sued Chicago and its police officers.

DNA tests identify 19th-century teenager's skull found in Illinois home's wall

A DNA profile from the skull found in wall of an Illinois home in 1978 suggested it was a 17-year-old who died during childbirth in Merrillville, Indiana, in 1866.

Editorial: Illinois House endorsements, Part 3

Today, the Tribune Editorial Board publishes our third installment of endorsements for all contested Illinois House races in 2024. District 49 Voters are blessed with two appealing candidates in this west suburban district,

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.

Chicago's River North Poised for Residential Revival with Over 100 New Apartments Amidst Office Space Surplus

Developers plan to convert two office buildings into over 100 apartments in Chicago's River North due to declining office demand.

Here’s who endorses each Chicago School Board candidate

Several education-related groups have endorsed or are providing financial support in the first-ever school board election.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s communications director is leaving amid latest staff shake-up

Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a special City Council meeting at City Hall, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. One of his closest confidants is leaving his post effective immediately, according to a mayor’s office spokesperson.

Wild cat native to Asia and Africa caught in Chicago suburbs: ‘Can kill a small child’

Caracals, an internationally protected species, are native to Africa, the Middle East and India, per the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Aiding ISIS and Fentanyl Trafficking

Jason Brown from Lombard, IL, receives an 18-year sentence for attempting to support ISIS and trafficking fentanyl.

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.

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting for Chicago Hotdogs and More Carbondale

Chicago Hot Dogs, Carbondale will offer a variety of menu items inspired by the classic Chicago-style hot dog. This freshly steamed buns, all-beef franks, and the iconic combination of mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, sport peppers, and celery salt. In addition to hot dogs, they will serve a range of other Chicago-inspired fare.

Pilsen Is Changing. Can A ‘Mom-And-Pop’ Landlord Make A Difference?

Pilsen is rapidly gentrifying, driving out longtime families. But landlord Lionel Bottari has long offered rental units at below-market rates to Latino families, hoping to help neighbors stay in the area they know and love.

2024 Election: Early voting expands in Chicago

Expanded early voting begins for Chicago area residents today with just over two weeks left until Election Day.

Golden colored rainbow trout on opening day

John Litwicki caught his first golden colored rainbow trout on Saturday, opening day of Illinois' fall trout season.

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.

New Northwestern study explores how incarceration impacts health, risk for dementia

The study is the first to investigate how health is affected by the length of time and frequency someone is incarcerated, at what age, what type of detention center they were in and how recently they were imprisoned.

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,

Breaking down the lawsuit against Tiktok for targeting kids and causing harm

Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the TikTok lawsuit from Illinois and other states. For more information, visit

Oregon takes top spot in AP Top 25; Illinois moves to No. 20 and Michigan falls out

Vanderbilt made its first appearance since the 2013 season, at No. 25, and defending national champion Michigan fell out after a second straight loss dropped it to 4-3. Unbeaten Oregon followed its one-point home win over Ohio State with its first road shutout in 32 years, a 35-0 rout of Purdue, and received 59 of 61 first-place votes.

How do El Niño, La Niña patterns impact Chicago's winter weather?

Temperatures feel positively summer-like in the Chicago area this weekend, but winter is right around the corner, and an emerging pattern may impact our weather in a big way.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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

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