Chicago Fire FC Names JP Group Official Realtor
Chicago Fire FC announced March 13 that JP Group has been named the club’s official realtor, a partnership aimed at …
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Stars Host Slumping Golden Knights Amid Hot Streak
The Dallas Stars will try to extend their strong run when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night, …
Mother Charged After Girls Found in Suitcases in Cleveland
A Cleveland woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated murder after authorities discovered the bodies of two young …
Chicago Fire II Faces Orlando City B in MLS NEXT Pro
Chicago Fire FC II will travel to Kissimmee, Florida, to face Orlando City B on Sunday, March 8, in its …
Chicago Fire Break Ground on $750M Stadium
Chicago Fire FC has officially begun construction on a new $750 million soccer stadium in Chicago’s South Loop, marking the …
Scheifele Lifts Jets Past Blackhawks in OT
Mark Scheifele delivered the decisive goal with 2:54 remaining in overtime as the Winnipeg Jets rallied for a 3–2 victory …
Report Urges Jobs, Education to Curb Chicago Crime
Tens of thousands of young adults in Chicago lack high school diplomas, marketable job skills, and clear career pathways, according …
Fire FC II Signs Draft Pick Jack Sandmeyer
Chicago Fire FC II has signed defender Jack Sandmeyer, the club’s 2026 MLS SuperDraft selection, to an MLS NEXT Pro …
Chicago Strengthens Role in Medical Research
Chicago continues to rank among the nation’s leading hubs for medical research, supported by a network of major universities, hospitals, …
CTA Advances $3.6B Red Line Extension
For decades, residents of Chicago’s Far South Side have watched the city’s transit map end abruptly at 95th Street. Neighborhoods …
No. 18 Saint Louis Rolls Past Loyola 86-59
No. 18 Saint Louis extended its winning streak to 18 games Friday night, pulling away in the second half for …
Chicago Office Vacancies Climb to 28.2%
Office vacancy rates in Chicago have climbed to 28.2 percent, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and marking the 14th straight quarter of …
Illinois Voters Weigh Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Voters in 32 Illinois counties will be asked to weigh in on an education-related advisory question during the March primary …
Simons Focused on Court as Celtics Host Blazers
Despite persistent trade speculation surrounding Anfernee Simons, the guard continues to make his presence felt on the floor for the …
Illinois Loses Guard Kylan Boswell to Hand Injury
Illinois will be without starting guard Kylan Boswell for several weeks after he suffered a bone fracture in his right …
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 …
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. …
Illinois Enacts New Protections Limiting Immigration Arrests
Illinois has enacted a new law limiting how federal immigration authorities can operate in everyday public spaces, with state officials …
Chicago Fire Department Welcomes 70 New Graduates
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt on Dec. 5 marked the graduation of 55 Firefighter EMTs …
Chance the Rapper to Headline Chicago’s New Year’s Eve
Chicago will serve as the Central Time zone broadcast hub for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest …
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 …
Chicago Teachers Union, CPS Reach $1.5B Deal Without Strike
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have reached a $1.5 billion, four-year contract that will shape classrooms across …
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 …