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The Chicago Sky made their last three roster cuts Sunday, finalizing the 2025 roster less than a week ahead of the team’s season opener against the Indiana Fever.

Eye On Great Falls (May 2025)

Some new businesses have recently opened in Great Falls, offering specialty items and food for residents and visitors.

5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service

A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs

A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024 and 2025.

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

Here are Chicago’s 5 James Beard nominees

The James Beard Foundation announced Wednesday the finalists vying for its coveted awards, and among them are five Chicago chefs and restaurants.

Chicago man denied pre-trial release after 'extremely dangerous' police chase: prosecutors

A judge has denied pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise and leading police on a chase. Authorities say Miguel Roman, 38, and two others allegedly stole from two stores, loaded stolen goods into a minivan, and fled.

‘He’s competitive, man.’ What we learned about Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears at the NFL owners meetings.

The NFL owners meetings are in full swing at The Breakers in south Florida, a gathering where the Chicago Bears will continue to push forward with their 2025 reboot under new coach Ben Johnson. At the end of an active March that saw the team add at least five potential starters to the roster while also fortifying their depth,

White Sox pitcher Martín Pérez has no-hitter through 6 innings against Twins

White Sox starter Martín Pérez has a no-hitter through six innings against the Minnesota Twins in his Chicago debut. The left-hander retired the first 11 batters before walking Ryan Jeffers. The White Sox were leading 9-0 after pounding Twins starter Chris Paddack for nine runs in 3 1/3 innings.

Chicago alderman slams the murder capital’s ‘disregard for human life’

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez blamed the city’s crime on the political elite's "love with criminality," while its mayor touts reported decreases in its total crime rates. "We have a political elite that is in love with criminality, that encourages ...

Former Lorenzetti’s restaurant in Chicago Heights slated for retail center

The former Carlo Lorenzetti’s restaurant in Chicago Heights is slated to become a strip mall, according to the city.

White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks have a new TV home. Here’s what to know about Chicago Sports Network.

The Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox have a new TV home — but many in Chicago won’t be able to see it. Here’s what to know about Chicago Sports Network.

Chicago University clarifies U.S. visa revocation policy for international students

International students studying in the U.S. may be concerned after recent reports of visa revocations. However, the University of Chicago

Cubs at Athletics prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for March 31

Its Monday, March 31 and the Chicago Cubs (2-4) are in Sacramento, CA to take on the Oakland Athletics (2-2) in Game 1 of their series. Ben Brown is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Joey Estes for Oakland. Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

Chicago Bears NFL Draft 2025 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

The Chicago Bears have the 10th pick in the NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 24 in Green Bay. The Bears own seven total picks in the seven-round draft. Every pick in the seven-round NFL Draft.

Yoko Ono exhibition is coming the MCA — with Chicago as its only US destination

The exhibition will open here next fall, coming to Chicago from the Tate Modern in London, where it reportedly set attendance records.

Heat still with meaningful games, albeit with stakes of a different sort

No, this is not the type of fight to the finish the Miami Heat typically target, an objective of being a No. 9 play-in seed instead of a No. 10 play-in seed. But it nonetheless is the reality for

Making unexpected late playoff pushes, what are Mavs and Bulls playing for?

Both teams have come alive lately, right as questions arose over whether a summer draft pick should be a higher priority than the playoffs.

Parts of Chicago area at ‘enhanced' risk of severe storms Sunday

The Chicago area could see strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Sunday, with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible according to forecast models.

‘It can win games’: How the Chicago Cubs want to make smart, aggressive baserunning part of their identity

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell believes baserunning can be a team strength and wants his players to take advantage of that.

Chicago Fire battle to a 1-1 draw with Montreal, running their unbeaten streak to 5

The Chicago Fire battled to a 1-1 draw with Montreal on Saturday night, running their unbeaten streak to five matches.

Win Tickets to see Chicago at Chateau Ste. Michelle!

The Summer Concert Series at Chateau Ste. Michelle continues to host legendary artists and KIRO Newsradio wants you to be there for it! Enter to win two tickets to see Chicago on Friday, August 29th, 2025 at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville. Enter below starting Monday, March 31st, through Sunday, April 6th 2025.

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Will Open Its First Chicago Location

Chicago’s appreciation for the fiery qualities of Nashville hot chicken continues as Hattie B’s Hot Chicken has announced that it will open its first Chicago location later this year or early next year just steps away from Wrigley Field at Gallagher Way, taking over the space formerly occupied by Foxtrot.

Federal Judge in Chicago Temporarily Blocks Parts of Donald Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Orders

Judge Matthew Kennelly of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois halted the Labor Department from requiring federal contractors or grant recipients from certifying that they don’t operate any programs in violation of Trump’s anti-DEI executive orders.

Chicago takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight victory

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls NBA game to be played on March 27, 2025 on ESPN.

The Late Chicago Teachers Union Powerhouse Karen Lewis Explores Her Life, Leadership in New Memoir

The outspoken chemistry teacher led nearly 25,000 teachers on a historic weeklong strike in 2012, changing the way the union organized and negotiated. She died in 2021 at 67 years old.

Chicago is only big city where mayor gets to fill city council vacancies

Of the 15 largest cities, only Chicago lets its mayor fill vacancies on the city council. Mayor Brandon Johnson is about to exercise that long Chicago tradition by filling a vacancy he created.

Kent State vs Loyola Chicago Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NIT Quarterfinal Game

Kent State and Loyola Chicago will face off on Wednesday night for a chance to advance to the Final Four of the NIT. Both programs enter today with identical 24-11 records. The Ramblers got here by the skin of their teeth with a 1-point win over a talented San Francisco team.

Sanctuary and restriction: A look at Chicago mayors’ wildly different approaches to immigrants

As far back as 1855, mayors have dictated how immigrants should be a part of the city. That relationship has yielded stronger community — and deeper divisions.

Lady Gaga announces 6-stop ‘The Mayhem Ball Tour’ coming to Chicago

Lady Gaga’s “The Mayhem Ball” will play six U.S. and Canada venues between July 16 and September 17, visiting Vegas, New York, Chicago, and more.

Chicago immigrant advocates blast leaked draft of Trump travel ban

Activists gathered in Federal Plaza commit to continuing fight against the Trump administration's aggressive border control and deportation tactics.

Remember Sister Jean? Loyola Chicago Ramblers fan, chaplain became national sensation

Sister Jean became a national sensation during a Cinderella NCAA Tournament run by Loyola Chicago in 2018. Kent State faces them next in the NIT.

Lady Gaga coming to Chicago as part of 2025 ‘The Mayhem Ball' world tour

"The Mayhem Ball" tour is Gaga's first North American and Europe/UK run since her iconic 2022 Chromatica Ball Tour, and her first arena tour since 2018.

FKA twigs cancels gigs in NYC, Chicago, Toronto due to visa snafu

Singer FKA twigs has canceled two upcoming City shows and other concerts in North America because of visa issues.

Chicago man charged with multiple felonies, including murder, in Gage Park incidents that left 2 dead, 1 injured over weekend

A Chicago man has been charged with killing two people — one of them his own brother, according to family — and injuring another person in Gage Park on the city's Southwest Side over the weekend. Robert Romo,

Chicago Archdiocese Sues Over ‘Racketeering Scheme’ Involving False Sex Abuse Claims

The Cook County circuit court has already ruled on two other fraudulent abuse cases, the archdiocese said. The filing “reflects the breadth of the fraud and seeks to expose the conspiracy that has become a criminal enterprise for those involved,” the statement said.