Three Belugas Die in Eight Days at Shedd Aquarium
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is investigating the deaths of three beluga whales over eight days, marking the first major crisis in …
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Chicago Fire Sign Anzor Mekvabishvili
Chicago Fire FC announced Sept. 1 that it has acquired Georgian midfielder Anzor Mekvabishvili from Romanian Liga 1 club Universitatea …
Chicago Mayor, Council Clash Over Budget Oversight
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of the City Council are heading into a contentious budget season as disagreements intensify …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
‘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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Eric Bieniemy’s Wife Hospitalized After Shooting
The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was hospitalized in stable condition after a shooting at the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Chicago Minimum Wage Rises to $17.05
Chicago’s minimum wage increased to $17.05 per hour on July 1, 2026, for employers with four or more workers, while …
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