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Kwong Von Glinow uses sinuous curves to spatially organize a lobby for student housing at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

On Chicago’s 163 State Street, Kwong Von Glinow sculpts a sense of calm at a residence hall for School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

The Tallest Building Ever Designed by a Woman Is Also One of Chicago’s Best Hotels

This nearly $1 billion tower, the world’s tallest building designed by a woman, Jeanne Gang, brings new vigor to a residential nook of downtown Chicago.

‘Blackhawks hit a home run’: Why Jon Cooper thinks Jeff Blashill will succeed in Chicago

The three seasons Blashill spent as an assistant coach with Cooper and the Lightning were very important and influential to him.

VIDEO: A family's missing French bulldog found 1,000 miles away in Chicago

A pair of brothers from Texas joyfully reunite with their French bulldog, Covic, after the dog's unexpected journey to Chicago.

Chicago sees least violent Memorial Day weekend in at least 16 years

A tally shows four men killed and at least 21 wounded in shootings across the city. Mayor Brandon Johnson credits the hiring of 200 detectives and increased clearance rates in homicides and shootings as key factors for the dip in Memorial Day weekend violence.

BLACKPINK tickets: Get cheap seats for world tour, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago

Tickets to the BLACKPINK “Deadline” world tour are going fast, but you can still get cheap ticket deals on major, third-party vendor sites like SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, StubHub, Viagogo, TicketCity, and Ticketmaster.

Transit fiscal cliff, Bears stadium among questions during Illinois budget talks

The Illinois General Assembly has until May 31 to pass a budget, and a looming transit fiscal cliff and the Bears' stadium project are among the biggest questions.

A long way to go: Chicago Bears proposed move to Arlington Heights would require complicated approval by local taxing bodies

The proposed move would require an extensive review by local school districts, a park district, and even, potentially, the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District.

3 People Killed, 24 Shot Across Chicago Over Memorial Day Weekend, Well Below Other Recent Years: Police

Three people were killed in shootings across Chicago during the extended Memorial Day weekend, making it one of the least deadly holiday weekends in the city in recent years.

What time is Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky? How to watch Angel Reese and the Sky battle for their first win

The Chicago Sky, led by rising star Angel Reese, are still searching for their first win of the 2025 WNBA season as they take on the surging Phoenix Mercury (3-1) tonight at PHX Ar

Chicago White Sox trade catcher Matt Thaiss to the Tampa Bay Rays for minor-league outfielder Dru Baker

The Chicago White Sox worked out a crunch at catcher Tuesday, trading Matt Thaiss to the Tampa Bay Rays. That cleared the way for Korey Lee’s return.

Memorial Day 2025 in Chicago: Parades, ceremonies, runs, and chilly beach days

Despite the cooler weather this year, people were still out and about for Memorial Day in the Chicago area. Asal Rezaei reports.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Senior Leadership Team Nearly 50% Black, More Than Half Female: Analysis

Mayor Brandon Johnson has repeatedly told reporters that the diversity of his closest advisers is a source of pride and evidence that he is keeping his campaign promises to work to eliminate systemic racism and expand racial equity at City Hall.

What Chicago Bears are getting in DE Dayo Odeyingbo: ‘This dude wants to be remembered’

The Bears signed Odeyingbo, the former Colt, in free agency. Learn about what drives him, his football journey and what drew him to Chicago

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky hit crisis point after loss to Sparks

The Chicago Sky entered the 2025 WNBA season with renewed hope and plenty of attention, largely due to the presence of rookie sensation Angel Reese. But despite Reese's standout

Chicago Cubs catcher Reese McGuire slugs 2 home runs to fuel comeback win: 3 series takeaways

Reese McGuire was not supposed to be in the Chicago Cubs’ lineup Sunday, but he was forced to make his team debut and a career game followed.

Chicago Sky

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.

How Chicago Shaped Pope Leo XIV

He is a man formed by his experience in the church of Chicago, especially the south side,’ writes Mark Francis, CSV.

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

Van Impe dies at 84, 2-time Stanley Cup winner with 'Broad Street Bullies'

Ed Van Impe, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Philadelphia Flyers, died Tuesday at 84 years old.

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.

JD FOSTER: Trump Is Right. Fire Jay Powell

President Trump is once again unhappy with Federal Reserve Board Chair Jay Powell following Powell’s remarks at an economic event

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.

Live radar: Track severe weather heading toward Chicago area

NBC 5 Storm Team, the first round of severe weather could occur early Wednesday morning, and a second, more powerful round could develop late Wednesday morning

Chicago weather: Threat of severe storms arrives overnight into Wednesday afternoon

Severe storms move into Chicagoland overnight, with the highest tornado risk Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what to expect.

Chicago shooting victim's guardian backs earlier downtown curfew amid push to prevent 'teen takeovers'

"I don't think a group of kids should be running around downtown," said the guardian of the boy, 15, who was shot Friday in Streeterville, two weeks after a tourist was shot nearby. On Monday, police arrested a suspect in the tourist's shooting.

Lawsuit claims Chicago approval for cannabis store in Streeterville was illegal

The complaint notes that the city zoning administrator had recommended denial of the application because the dispensary would be within 500 feet of a school.

Chicago drivers can pay old tickets without late fees under amnesty plan

Chicago drivers can pay off long overdue tickets while dodging late fees. Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a ticket penalty amnesty program Tuesday after working the plan into his 2025 budget passed in December.

Weather timeline: Multiple rounds of severe weather possible in Chicago area

The Chicago area could see multiple rounds of severe weather this week, with gusty winds, damaging hail and isolated tornadoes all possible with the storms. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, the first round of severe weather could occur early Wednesday ...

Johnson calls special City Council meeting for next week to confirm new 35th Ward alderman

Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada would replace Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, who resigned to become superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District. Quezada was Ramirez-Rosa's choice to fill the vacancy.

Harry Potter magic transforms Chicago’s river with giant beans

To celebrate the mischief of April Fools Day, the wizarding world of Harry Potter took over the Windy City with a spellbinding stunt.

Progressive Media Star Kat Abughazaleh Brings Fight to Remake Democratic Party to Chicago With Congressional Bid

Kat Abughazaleh, 26, who rose to prominence by making lively TikTok videos critiquing Fox News and Republicans, told WTTW News she plans to leverage her social media fame into real political power by ousting U.

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

NEW YORK, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. ("LIEN” or the "Company”) (NASDAQ: LIEN), formerly Silver Spike Investment Corp., a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.

Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Sunday 3/30, 3:10 CT

Matthew Boyd is making his Cubs debut this afternoon. He didn’t have a good spring, but his last outing, March 16 vs. the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo, was good: four shutout innings with six strikeouts. Current members of the Diamondbacks are batting a small sample size .