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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.

Billionaires Who Aim to “Disrupt” Education May Get a Chance Even If Trump Loses

One of Harris’s biggest donors and closest confidants is a billionaire for whom education “disruption” is a core cause.

No. 24 Illinois falls at home to Minnesota

Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate after a fumble by Luke Altmyer #9 of the Illinois Fighting Illini sealing the win for Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on November 2, 2024 in Champaign, Illinois. Michael Hickey/Getty Images Share CHAMPAIGN, Ill.

Undocumented high school students who want to attend college have support in Illinois

High school student Kevin Guzman hears from a recruiter about the student supports available at Northern Illinois University at a college fair for undocumented students at Mansueto High School in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood last month.

Chicago man arrested for DUI after striking trooper squad car on I-55: ISP

A Chicago man was arrested for driving under the influence and striking an Illinois State Police car on I-55 this week, according to authorities.

Sixth edition of Chicago Architecture Biennial is coming next September

Every Biennial has had a theme and the title for this one will be “CAB 6: Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change,” with projects from some 50 countries.

Yes, you can register to vote on Election Day in Illinois. Here's how

Illinois’ regular voter registration deadline has passed, but residents wanting to cast ballots still can take advantage of grace period registration.

Reproductive rights are on the line this election, and Illinois must keep up the fight

Since then, I am proud to have championed and defended multiple protections for Illinois patients and providers. With Illinois perceived as a “deep blue” state, many residents think we have nothing to worry about when it comes to protecting ...

What a Trump or Harris presidency could mean for housing in Illinois and Chicago

Reset examines how a Trump or Harris presidency could affect construction, renters, homeowners and first-time homebuyers in our area.

Illinois, Normal leaders discuss the future of rail, transportation

Local officials and local leaders from organized labor, business and the state legislature met in Uptown Normal to discuss regional transportation and rail projects.

Is Election Day a holiday in Illinois? Here's what to know

The debate over whether Election Day should be a holiday could probably be placed on a ballot, but do Illinois officials treat the first Tuesday of November in that way?

Prosecutors play wiretaps displaying former Illinois House Speaker’s power

Wiretapped conversations have taken center stage at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain.

The Role of Tech Incubators and Accelerators in Illinois

Illinois has become a major hotspot for new tech startups and entrepreneurs. A big part of this growth comes from tech incubators and accelerators, which give young companies the tools, mentorship, and connections they need to get off the ground.

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.

Illinois Secretary of State clarifying misinformation about voter registration at DMV

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is reminding election officials about added safeguards put in place to ensure that only legally-qualified U.S. citizens can register to vote at the DMV.

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,

Is AI making Chicago businesses better? Some say yes and the investment is worth it.

Companies like Kidsy have found AI helps them grow but experts say business owners should proceed with caution in a fledgling space lacking widespread regulation.

Chicago Police Department exodus: New cops are leaving in droves, Sun-Times investigation finds

One of every six Chicago cops hired since 2016 is no longer on the payroll. About 950 of the more than 5,750 people hired in that period have left. Their average time with the department? Not even three years.

Judge sentences man who killed Chicago's 'Walking Man' in arson attack to 47 years

A judge has sentenced an Illinois man who killed a homeless person known as Chicago's “Walking Man” in an arson attack to 47 years in prison

Chicago's 75th Street Corridor infrastructure project gets $81 million federal grant

The Illinois Department of Transportation was awarded an $81 million federal grant for its Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program that will be put toward its 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project.

Mike Madigan trial LIVE updates: FBI agent expected to take stand in former IL speaker's trial

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

Amtrak’s Borealis to Chicago attracted 100K passengers since May

Since Amtrack launched its Borealis service between St. Paul and Chicago, the route's passenger count has reached six figures.

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.

Pushing back on snagging salmon on Illinois lakefront

A push to ban snagging of salmon on the Illinois lakefront was at the forefront of the second night meeting of the Chicago Fishing Advisory Committee.

2 Illinois Cities Land On ‘Rattiest In America’ List

When it comes to claiming the title of America's "Rattiest City," Chicago doesn't just participate—it dominates like it's an Olympic sport. For the eighth year running, the Windy City sits proudly atop Orkin's annual list.

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.

Editorial: Our endorsements for Illinois House, Part 2

Today, the Tribune Editorial Board is continuing our endorsements in contested Illinois House races. This is the second of our four installments. District 34 This is a rematch of a race won easily in 2022 by incumbent Democrat Nicholas “Nick” Smith over Republican Frederick Walls,

Merging Chicago area transit agencies could be just the ticket for riders

A new poll finds broad support for merging CTA, Metra, Pace and RTA. State lawmakers, and the transit agencies, should pay attention.

Chicago-Area Residents Support Proposed CTA, Metra, Pace Merger, Survey Finds

The survey comes as some lawmakers and transportation groups push for a single consolidated agency, saying it could save money and better address longstanding issues with the CTA.

Illinois General Election 2024

Voters in each of Illinois' 17 congressional districts will elect one member to serve a two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Illinois currently is represented in the U.S. House by 14 Democrats and 3 Republicans. The longest-serving is U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, first elected in 1996.

Longest-serving exonerated man sues Chicago, cops for more than $200 million

After serving more than four decades in prison for a double murder he did not commit, 63-year-old James Soto is unsure if a couple hundred million dollars is enough to make up for time lost.

Former Majority Leader Lou Lang expected to take stand in former IL Speaker Mike Madigan trial

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Day two of testimony has begun in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial Wednesday. Former Majority Leader Lou Lang is expected to take the stand about his resignation.

Paul Vallas: Chicago needs a nuisance ordinance, not another speeding ticket trap

Chicago leaders are preoccupied with finding ways to milk drivers for more money, while there’s virtual silence on other public safety issues.

Chicago man fatally injured in Gurnee workplace accident

According to the Illinois State Police, Bolls and another man, neither of whom was a tollway authority employee, were at the site to complete some contracted work. Bolls, the ISP said, walked into

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

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