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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…

3 days ago

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,…

4 days ago

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…

2 weeks ago

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…

2 weeks ago

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…

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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…

3 weeks ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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.…

2 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

Chicago Designates Historic Bankers Building a Landmark

The Chicago City Council has officially designated the Bankers Building, also known as the Clark Adams Building, as a city…

3 months ago

Starbucks Strike Expands as Workers Press for Contract

Thousands of baristas at nearly 100 Starbucks locations are on strike this holiday season, picketing for a contract in what…

3 months ago

CTA Attack Spurs Renewed Demands for Transit Safety Reform

A brutal attack at one of Chicago’s busiest transit hubs has reignited concerns about safety on the city’s public transportation…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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,…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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