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Chicago Shines at James Beard Awards: Kumiko and Oriole's Noah Sandoval Win Top Honors

Kumiko and Oriole in Chicago win at James Beard Awards; Kumiko for Outstanding Bar and Noah Sandoval of Oriole for Best Chef: Great Lakes.

Chicago’s public pools to open daily this summer for first time since COVID-19 pandemic

Chicago’s outdoor public pools will be open daily this summer, just in time for a sweltering heatwave forecasted this weekend.

After reports that Chicago is ‘next’ in Trump’s militarized crackdown, mayor warns Trump to respect Constitution

It was Mayor Brandon Johnson’s latest response to ongoing signs from the White House that it is considering targeting Chicago with a military response.

Angel Reese and the ‘mebounds’ myth: How Chicago Sky star is turning an (inaccurate) insult into a brand

Angel Reese is embracing the “mebounds” — at least as a businesswoman. The Chicago Sky star filed a trademark application over the weekend for the term, which refers to a rebound a player secures off her own missed shot.

2 Chicago Bears in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp

Here we'll try to look at the two Chicago Bears players who may be in danger of getting cut after their 2025 minicamp.

Trump Orders ICE To Expand Deportations In Chicago, Other Democrat-Led Cities

Chicago saw tens of thousands of people march against the president and his anti-immigrant policies at Saturday's No Kings rally and local leaders are bracing for more raids.

Community Desk Chicago partners with city to launch grant for community-owned properties

The Wealth Our Way grant program will help support shared-ownership models that allow community members to own and redevelop properties in their neighborhood.

President Donald Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, including Chicago

President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities.

WBEZ, longtime Chicago voice for 'respect and joy rather than derision and hate,' needs your help

With Congress slashing funds to National Public Radio as part of President Donald Trump's war on government and the people it serves, WBEZ needs your help.

Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 behind Matthew Boyd

Matthew Boyd pitched six innings of one-hit, one-run ball and Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking home run in the Chicago Cubs’ 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Stolen From Buddhist Monks, Sacred Painting Is Returned by Chicago Museum

Korean officials discovered the painting in the Smart Museum’s collection at the University of Chicago. It was stolen from a temple nearly 35 years ago.

Chicago Sky Under Fire in New ESPN Rankings

Chicago Sky Under Fire in New ESPN Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky dropped to 2-6 during the 2025 WNBA season after an 85 to 66 loss against the New York Liberty on Tuesday evening. They now have an 0-2 record in the Commissioner's Cup.

How these Chicago nuns use sports to spread their message of service: ‘When we band together, we’re powerful’

One has danced atop the dugout at Rate Field. Another earned a Topps trading card for throwing a perfect strike. And a third has run the Chicago Marathon 13 consecutive times. Sports is a habit, but their life’s work is a higher calling. They’re nuns.

Chicago Has A New Slogan: ‘Never Done, Never Outdone’

Choose Chicago officials said the group spent 18 months crafting its campaign, work that included over 300 listening tours, four focus groups and conversations on social media.

Juneteenth in Chicago: Ric Wilson, line dancing and Ashanti

Ashanti headlines the R&B Music Experience. Our picks for the 2025 Juneteenth holiday also include a silent dance party and a free edition of SupAfrique.

"No Kings" protest in Chicago Saturday: What to know about the anti-Trump rally

The "No Kings" Chicago protest Saturday is one of the anchor events for a national anti-Trump movement. Over 1,000 rallies will be held the same day Trump holds a military parade in the capital for his birthday.

Where would the Chicago Cubs be right now without Jameson Taillon?

"Words like 'consistent' and 'reliable' sometimes don't feel like they do Jameson enough justice," Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

Choose Chicago launches new marketing campaign: Never Done. Never Outdone.

The city’s tourism arm is hoping it has found a way to sum up and sell Chicago to the world in four simple words: “Never Done. Never Outdone.”

‘You’re not just representing yourself’: CPS senior on her year on the Chicago School Board

During a chaotic year on the board, Carolina Carchi, 18, said she tried to share the “experiences of students who may never get the chance to speak in a room full of adults with such influence.”

Chicago Sky React to Major Angel Reese News on Tuesday

Angel Reese entered Tuesday's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury averaging 9.0 points and 13.7 rebounds in the Chicago Sky 's first three games of the season. Reese came up big yet again on Tuesday, dropping a 13-point, 15-rebound double-double, to go along with three assists, three steals and two blocks in 34 minutes of play.

Chicago Bears Q&A: Why create cap space with the Joe Thuney extension? Can Terell Smith be a press CB?

As the Chicago Bears take part in their second week of organized team activities at Halas Hall, could they be laying groundwork for another major addition to the roster? The Tribune’s Brad Biggs addresses that question and many more in this week’s Bears mailbag.

Chicago Adventure Therapy uses the city's urban wilderness for grounding, bonding and learning

There are many ways to approach therapy, but Chicago Adventure Therapy takes young people outside and into the city's urban wilderness for lessons straight from Mother Nature.

Chicago's Cambodian community marks 50 years since Khmer Rouge genocide

Albany Park is home to the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial, which serves as a place of healing for genocide survivors and their families.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul Hosts Anti-Theft Symposium with Law Enforcement and Industry Experts in Chicago

AG Kwame Raoul hosts a symposium on tackling vehicle hijackings and thefts through public-private partnerships.

Chicago Cubs have sudden $140 million issue with MVP candidate

The Chicago Cubs have two key contracts in the outfield to consider as they sit three games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals for first place in the NL Central.

Darwin was right: a fossil found in Chicago provides unprecedented detail that reinforces the theory of evolution and natural selection

History never ceases to surprise us with the passage of time and the discoveries that come to light. The latest one has been in Chicago, where a fossil has been found that gives se

Fathers have a friend in Chicago’s Broskis, a community-based group bringing dads and their children together

Conversations between the dads, ranging in age from 26 to 45 with children from 3 months to 5 years old, ranges from how to calm a kid from throwing a tantrum to preferred snacks.

Fixing What's Broken About MLB in 2025

The day may come when there is nothing to complain about regarding Major League Baseball. But it'll be in the far-off future and not, you know, tomorrow.

2025 NFL season: 100 things to know with Week 1 kickoff approaching; key games, stories, odds, predictions

Some of the biggest events of the 2025 NFL offseason are officially in the rear view. And now, with free agency, the draft and the schedule release in the books, actual football is on the way. All 32 teams have organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamps this spring,

‘Egregious Delays’ and No Attorney Assistance: How Those Incarcerated Fight Their Convictions

Every year, incarcerated people in Illinois file post-conviction petitions, compiling evidence of police misconduct, violations of constitutional rights or claims of actual innocence. It’s a vital tool for those alleging injustice to get a new trial or be resentenced.

Grey SUV sought after fatal shooting in Morgan Park

The 38-year-old man was arguing with someone in an SUV when he was shot multiple times early Tuesday, Chicago police said.

NBA rumors: Lonzo Ball isn’t only 1 who wants to see LaMelo Ball trade to Clippers

LaMelo Ball continues to impress with the Hornets as he averaged over 25 points per game this past season. His scoring numbers have gone up every year since he arrived in the NBA. Ball is one of the best players in the league, and watching him with a playoff contender would be exciting.

New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox live stream, TV channel, start time, odds | May 26

Clay Holmes gets the nod for the New York Mets on Monday at Citi Field against Miguel Vargas and the Chicago White Sox. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. ET in this first game of a three-game series.

Chicago police issue alert after attempted kidnapping of child on West Side

Chicago police issued an alert after they said a woman tried to kidnap a child from a backyard Sunday on the West Side.