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How a Telecom Expense Audit Can Improve Vendor Accountability

The Role of AI & Machine Learning in Modern Android Apps

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.

Angel Reese, Chicago Sky Climb ESPN Power Rankings After Recent Win

Angel Reese, Chicago Sky Climb ESPN Power Rankings After Recent Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky got their third win of the season on Sunday against the Connecticut Sun, winning by a final score of 78-66.

Chicago Police Have Failed To Solve More Homicides. Could A New Law Help?

The department implemented a range of recommendations meant to improve its homicide investigations, but with no obvious effect. Advocates hope that a new transparency law will spur change.

House divided: Who will get Pope Leo’s childhood home outside Chicago?

There’s a growing schism in the first American pope’s hometown. At stake is his childhood home. An auction for the house closes June 18.

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.

Beloved 'One Chicago' Stars Bring the Fire in Rare Red Carpet Appearance in Monte Carlo

Beloved 'One Chicago' Stars Bring the Fire in Rare Red Carpet Appearance in Monte Carlo originally appeared on Parade. It was an off-screen crossover over the weekend as the cast of Chicago Med, ChicagoPD and Chicago Fire brought the heat to Monaco.

Chicago Braces for Soaring Temperatures with 90s Expected, Thunderstorms Possible

Chicago's weather is warming, with midweek rain potential, and high temperatures expected towards the weekend.

Juneteenth 2025: How To Celebrate In Chicago This Year

From wellness retreats to lectures and film screenings, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.

Fascinating Balkan Cuisine In Chicago At Ambar

Well at Ambar, that includes several choices of pita bread, soups such as Veal and Carrot Ginger, Almond Fried Chicken and several items from their wood burning oven.

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.

Angel Reese’s 1st career triple-double leads Chicago Sky to a 78-66 road win over Connecticut Sun

Fueled by Angel Reese’s 11 assists — more than double her previous career high — the Chicago Sky had five players in double-figure scoring. Reese also had 11 points and 13 rebounds.

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.

Take Me Out to the … Pope Party. It’s a Ballpark Celebration for Leo.

The program on Saturday in Chicago includes music, prayer, speeches and Pope Leo’s first public address to an American audience.

'No Kings' protests coming to Chicago and suburbs Saturday: Live updates

What is “No Kings Day”? The “No Kings” rallies across the nation are intended to counter the military parade Trump has planned to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, which also lands on the president’s 79th birthday. Evanston: Fountain Square at 10 a.m.

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.

Where to stream the Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream game tonight for free

The Chicago Sky will travel to College Park to take on the Atlanta Dream tonight at 7:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ION with streaming available on FuboTV, Sling Freestream and DirecTV.

Rookie Cade Horton matches Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes pitch for pitch in Chicago Cubs’ 2-1 loss

Rookie Cade Horton matched Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes in a pitchers’ duel Friday, but the Chicago Cubs lost 2-1 in 10 innings.

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.

‘Why Chicago?’: Lions’ Brad Holmes surprised Ben Johnson took Bears job

Brad Holmes knew that Ben Johnson was probably on his way out of Detroit, but he was not prepared for where he landed.

"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.

Summer books 2025: 28 recommended reads from top Chicago authors

Since the best book recommendations come from friends, WBEZ asked seven very literary locals what books they're reading for fun this summer.

Yes, That’s The Pope In A Sox Hat — Where To Find His New Chicago Mural

A painting of Pope Leo XIV has been added to a mural by Sox Park just in time for the sold-out Mass and celebration in his honor Saturday at Rate Field.

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.”

Can Pope Leo revitalize Catholicism in Chicago?

Now that the world's most famous Catholic is an American from Chicago, some hope Pope Leo XIV will help bring new energy to a church that's been on the steady decline there.

Ex-Chicago Officer Jacqueline Villasenor to Enter Plea in Court for 2021 Shooting Death of Husband

Ex-Chicago officer Jacqueline Villasenor is set for a plea hearing over the 2021 shooting death of her husband.

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.