Chicago Proposes First-in-Nation Social Media ‘SMART Tax’ 
Chicago Teachers Union, CPS Reach $1.5B Deal Without Strike 
Early Bird Flu Surge Hits Europe, North America Hard 
Chicago Fire, Versiti Partner for Community Blood Drive 
Jeanne Ives Warns Chicago Is ‘Bankrupt’ Amid Debt Strain 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 …
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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 …
Women’s Pro Baseball League to Debut in 2026 in Illinois
The Women’s Professional Baseball League announced it will play its inaugural season in 2026 at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, …
NBA Roundup: Jazz Win 2OT Thriller; Celtics Edge Clippers
Utah’s Lauri Markkanen delivered another dominant outing on Sunday night, dropping 47 points as the Jazz outlasted the Chicago Bulls …
Jury Awards $28M to Family of UN Victim in Boeing Crash
A Chicago jury has awarded $28 million to the family of Shikha Garg, a United Nations consultant killed in the …
Chicago Weighs Return of Corporate Head Tax
Chicago officials are revisiting a once-abandoned policy tool as Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes reinstating a corporate head tax — a …
Chicago Hounds Extend Captain Lucas Rumball’s Contract
The Chicago Hounds have extended the contract of team captain Lucas Rumball for one more year, the club announced Thursday. …
Butler Hosts Chicago State in Tuesday Night Matchup
Butler continues its non-conference schedule Tuesday night as the Bulldogs welcome Chicago State to Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs …
Flight Delays Deepen Nationwide Amid Ongoing Shutdown
Flight disruptions are worsening across the United States as the federal government shutdown enters its second month, further straining an …
White Sox Pick Up Luis Robert Jr.’s 2026 Option
The Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday that they have exercised center fielder Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for …
UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport
A UPS cargo plane bound for Honolulu crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, erupting into flames …
Chicago Youth Programs Generate $30.9M in Summer Earnings
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) has released its 2025 Summer Youth Impact Report, highlighting the achievements …
Chicago Hounds Extend Mark O’Keeffe Through 2026
The Chicago Hounds have announced the contract extension of veteran wing Mark O’Keeffe, securing him through the 2026 Major League …
Knicks Eye Momentum After Big Win Over Bulls
Impatience can build quickly in a city long hungry for another NBA championship, but on Sunday night, the New York …
Chicago Opens Applications for Heating Repair Aid
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) will begin accepting applications for its Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) on November 1, …
Illinois AG Urges Halloween Safety Checks
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging parents and guardians to take extra precautions this Halloween by checking the Illinois …