Illinois

Chicago History Museum Workers Ratify First Contract

Workers at the Chicago History Museum ratified their first union contract on August 25, 2026, with 96% of union members…

3 days ago

White Sox, Rangers Battle for Playoff Position

The Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers head into Wednesday’s series finale at Rate Field with both clubs fighting for…

4 days ago

Chicago Business Expo Returns to Malcolm X College

Chicago will hold its final Business Resource Expo of 2026 on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Malcolm X College, bringing entrepreneurs…

7 days ago

Bedard Signs $75M Deal, Backs Patrick Kane Return

Connor Bedard has secured his long-term future with the Chicago Blackhawks, signing a five-year, $75 million contract extension that will…

1 week ago

Chicago House Music Festival Returns for Four-Day Run

The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference will return Aug. 27 through 30, bringing four days of free performances, dance…

1 week ago

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Hits 27 States

U.S. health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico that has sickened 345…

3 weeks ago

Crow-Armstrong Powers Cubs Past Orioles 9-7

Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered two home runs as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-7 Wednesday night at Camden Yards,…

3 weeks ago

‘Other Washingtons’ Unveiled in Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and artist Amanda Williams on Aug. 6…

3 weeks ago

Illinois Political and State News Roundup

Illinois agriculture leaders expressed frustration after the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry failed to advance a new…

3 weeks ago

Clement’s 10th-Inning Homer Lifts Blue Jays

Ernie Clement hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the 10th inning Wednesday afternoon, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to…

4 weeks ago

Lollapalooza 2026 Made History in Grant Park

Lollapalooza 2026 concluded its four-day run at Grant Park on Sunday, Aug. 2, after bringing more than 170 musical acts…

4 weeks ago

Chicago Fire FC II Rout Cincinnati 7-2

Chicago Fire FC II earned a dominant 7-2 victory over FC Cincinnati 2 on Aug. 2 at SeatGeek Stadium in…

4 weeks ago

Illinois Election Board Pushes Back on DOJ

The Illinois State Board of Elections has told the U.S. Department of Justice that the state complies with federal voter-registration…

1 month ago

FIFA Seeks Support for $20 Billion Venture

FIFA is seeking approval from its 211 member associations to establish a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion and…

1 month ago

Cubs Beat Pirates 3-2 in 10 Innings

Dansby Swanson drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Chicago Cubs earned a 3-2 road victory…

1 month ago

Belugas Moved to Chicago Amid Euthanasia Risk

Thirty beluga whales housed at the shuttered Marineland Canada faced a serious threat of euthanasia before an emergency relocation effort…

1 month ago

Patrick Kane Returns to Blackhawks on $16M Deal

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks after agreeing to a two-year, $16 million contract…

1 month ago

July Heat Deaths Reach Decade High in Cook County

Six people have died from heat-related causes in Cook County this July, making it the area’s deadliest month for extreme…

1 month ago

Mercury Seek Defensive Fixes in Sun Rematch

The Phoenix Mercury will try to halt the WNBA’s longest active losing streak when they host the Connecticut Sun on…

1 month ago

White Sox Rout Blue Jays 12-4 in Second-Half Opener

The Chicago White Sox began the second half of the season with a commanding 12-4 win over the Toronto Blue…

1 month ago

Wildfire Smoke Triggers Chicago Air Alert

Canadian wildfire smoke pushed air quality across the Chicago area into dangerous territory, prompting government warnings for residents to limit…

1 month ago

Illinois 53 Resurfacing Starts July 28

Resurfacing work on Illinois 53 in Joliet is scheduled to begin July 28, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.…

2 months ago

CPS Cuts 162 Jobs Amid $732M Deficit

Chicago Public Schools has notified 162 central office and citywide employees that their positions are being eliminated as the district…

2 months ago

Chicago Urges Heat and Storm Preparedness

The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications urged residents to prepare for extreme heat and possible severe weather impacts…

2 months ago

Apple Expands U.S. Chip Deal With Broadcom

Apple will purchase more than $30 billion in chips from Broadcom under a multi-year supply agreement that runs through 2031,…

2 months ago

Contreras Added to AL All-Star Roster

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras has been added to the American League roster for the MLB All-Star Game,…

2 months ago

Taste of Chicago Returns to Grant Park

Taste of Chicago will return to Grant Park from July 8 to 12, bringing the city’s signature food and music…

2 months ago

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