Illinois Senate Hopeful Blames Chicago Violence on Policy 
DeRozan, Kings Top Knicks as Bulls Win Thriller 
Chicago Employment Index Falls to Lowest Level Since 2009 
Chicago Small Businesses Enter 2026 With Cautious Outlook 
Illinois Approves New Regional Transit Authority Overhaul Illinois Senate Hopeful Blames Chicago Violence on Policy
U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy said a recent surge of violent incidents across Chicago underscores persistent public safety concerns in …
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DeRozan, Kings Top Knicks as Bulls Win Thriller
DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points, and Zach LaVine added 25 as the Sacramento Kings earned their third straight win, defeating …
Chicago Employment Index Falls to Lowest Level Since 2009
Chicago businesses recorded their weakest employment reading in more than a decade, according to new data released by the Illinois …
Chicago Small Businesses Enter 2026 With Cautious Outlook
As 2026 begins, small businesses across Chicagoland are adjusting expectations after a year defined by economic uncertainty, according to new …
Illinois Approves New Regional Transit Authority Overhaul
Illinois lawmakers have approved a major overhaul of public transportation governance in the Chicago region, creating a new regional oversight …
Mammoth Seek Wild-Card Push vs. Blues in Salt Lake
The Utah Mammoth will try to move back into playoff position Friday night when they host the St. Louis Blues …
Phillies to Meet With Free Agent Shortstop Bo Bichette
The Philadelphia Phillies have scheduled a meeting with free agent shortstop Bo Bichette, according to a report by The Athletic. …
Montana State Wins FCS Title in OT Thriller
Montana State overcame a late collapse to claim a 35–34 overtime victory over Illinois State on Monday night, capturing the …
Art Institute of Chicago Unveils Early 2026 Exhibitions
The Art Institute of Chicago has announced its exhibition schedule for the first half of 2026, highlighting works that span …
Chicago Implements New Local Taxes Under 2026 Budget
Chicago has begun collecting several new local taxes following the rollout of its $16.6 billion city budget, enacted on Jan. …
Rickie Fowler Backs Shriners Children’s Through TGL
Rickie Fowler, one of golf’s most recognizable figures, has partnered with Shriners Children’s to spotlight the organization’s mission of delivering …
Chicago Fire transfer Brian Gutiérrez to Chivas
Chicago Fire FC has finalized the transfer of midfielder Brian Gutiérrez to Club Deportivo Guadalajara, widely known as Chivas, in …
Chicago Contrarian Seeks to Stop Nonprofit and Youth Funding
Chicago Contrarian has issued a call to end city funding for local nonprofit organizations and Chicago’s summer youth employment initiatives. …
U.S. Soccer Announces Format for 2026 U.S. Open Cup
U.S. Soccer has released the full format, schedule, and participating teams for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, outlining …
Chicago Proposes First-in-Nation Social Media ‘SMART Tax’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new tax proposal targeting major social media companies as part of his effort …
Early Bird Flu Surge Hits Europe, North America Hard
Europe and North America are confronting an unusually early and intense surge of bird flu, with outbreaks spreading across wild …
Chicago Fire, Versiti Partner for Community Blood Drive
Chicago Fire FC and the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois are partnering to host the Fire Up Blood Drive, a …
Jeanne Ives Warns Chicago Is ‘Bankrupt’ Amid Debt Strain
Former Illinois Representative Jeanne Ives said Chicago is effectively bankrupt and that investors are signaling growing concern over the city’s …
Magic Look to Extend Momentum in Matchup vs. Bulls
After advancing to the final eight of the NBA Cup, the Orlando Magic hope their strong tournament form carries over …
Patriots Face Giants Minus Two Starters on Offensive Line
The New England Patriots haven’t faced much adversity this season, but they will on Monday night when they host the …
Chicago Fire Names Zinckernagel MVP in 2025 Awards
Chicago Fire FC has announced its 2025 Team Award winners, recognizing Philip Zinckernagel as Most Valuable Player, Jack Elliott as …
Maryland’s Coit Eyes Momentum After Historic 41-Point Game
David Coit delivered one of the top-scoring performances in Maryland basketball history in just his fifth game with the program, …
Avalanche Edge Blackhawks 1–0; NHL Sunday Roundup
Cale Makar scored in the second period, and Scott Wedgewood delivered a 22-save shutout as the visiting Colorado Avalanche edged …
Chicago Parks to Receive $32M in TIF-Funded Upgrades
Five improvement projects within the Chicago Park District will receive more than $32 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support …
Chicago Hounds Extend Mason Flesch Through 2026 Season
The Chicago Hounds announced that flanker Mason Flesch has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the club …
Feld Earns Michelin Star as Chicago Dining Scene Shifts
Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood is celebrating a new culinary milestone. Feld, a farm-to-table restaurant that opened in 2024, earned its …
Celebrini’s Hat Trick Lifts Sharks; NHL Monday Recap
Macklin Celebrini recorded his third career hat trick, capping the night with an overtime winner to lift the San Jose …