Chicago Teens Pitch Campaigns to End Gun Violence
Chicago Teens Tackle Gun Violence Through Creative Campaigns More than 50 teenagers from Chicago’s South and West Sides are set …
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Art Institute to Honor Elizabeth Catlett’s Legacy
The Art Institute of Chicago will host a landmark retrospective on acclaimed artist Elizabeth Catlett, titled “A Black Revolutionary Artist …
Chicago Residents Push Back on Harlem Ave Housing Plan
Residents of Chicago’s Galewood and Montclare neighborhoods are speaking out against a proposed 70-unit public housing project set for construction …
Chicago Sky Sign Guard Sevgi Uzun for Remainder of Season
The Chicago Sky have officially signed free agent guard Sevgi Uzun to a contract through the end of the 2025 …
Chicago Ranked Among Happiest U.S. Cities in 2025 Study
Chicago has been named one of the happiest cities in the United States, coming in at No. 93 in WalletHub’s …
Cuypers Leads Fire to 1-0 Victory Over Red Bulls
Chicago Fire FC earned a narrow 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night at Soldier Field, …
Storm Await Diggins’ Return as Road Trip Begins
The Seattle Storm are bracing for the possible return of Skylar Diggins as they begin a three-game road trip Thursday …
Lynx Surge Past Sky 91–68 Behind Collier’s Dominance
Lynx Overwhelm Sky 91–68 as Collier, McBride Lead the Charge The Minnesota Lynx used a dominant second and third quarter …
Era Patterson Named Chicago OPSA Director
Era Patterson Appointed to Lead Chicago’s Office of Public Safety Administration On Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment …
New Speed Cameras Activated Near Chicago Schools, Parks
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has begun activating a new wave of automated speed enforcement cameras across the city, …
Jigzibik Project Breaks Ground on 45 Affordable Homes
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined city officials, Indigenous leaders, and housing advocates for the groundbreaking of the Jigzibik affordable housing complex …
Chicago Fire Earns First Point in Atlanta Since 2018
Chicago Fire FC and Atlanta United FC battled to a 2-2 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night, marking a …
Chicago Fire Falls 2–1 to San Diego in First-Ever Matchup
Chicago Fire FC endured a narrow 2–1 defeat to San Diego FC on Saturday evening at Soldier Field, despite a …
Twins Aim for Sweep Against Cubs in Series Finale
The Minnesota Twins will attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon, wrapping up the …
How to Stay Safe From Bug Bites This Summer
Warm Weather Brings More Bug Bites—Here’s What You Need to KnowAs Chicagoans embrace the outdoors during summer, the increase in …
Blue Jays Win 10th Straight in Rain-Shortened Game
The Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to 10 games Tuesday night with a 6–1 rain-shortened win over the …
Angel Reese Named to 2025 WNBA All-Star Game
Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese heads back to the WNBA All-Star Game in 2025, securing her placeamong the league’s elite for …
Chicago Cuts Divvy Membership Costs, Expands Access
Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), and Lyft have announced a set of improvements to the Divvy …
Chicago Shooting Leaves 4 Dead, 18 Wounded at Event
What began as a lively evening in a bustling Chicago neighborhood known for its restaurants andnightlife turned into chaos late …
Chicago Sky Partners With Moonshot to Tackle Online Abuse
The Chicago Sky has entered a groundbreaking partnership with Moonshot, a company specializing in countering digital threats using technologies developed …
Chicago Fire FC II Earns MLS NEXT Pro Honors Again
Chicago Fire FC II has been named the MLS NEXT Pro Team of Matchweek 16, following strong performances that extended …
Chicago Lawn Sees $5.1M Street Reconstruction Begin
A major infrastructure improvement has begun in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, where the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the …
Zinckernagel Earns Spot in MLS Team of the Matchday
Chicago Fire FC winger Philip Zinckernagel has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 21 following …
Critics Link 5,200 Job Losses to Chicago Wage Law
More than 5,200 jobs have been lost and over 100 restaurants have closed in Chicago since the city began phasing …
Charter Schools See Federal Funding Boost Amid Rising Enrollment
The Department of Education recently approved a $60 million increase for charter schools, raising their federal support to $500 million …
Chicago Fire Clinch 3–2 Win Over Charlotte FC at Home
Chicago Fire FC edged out Charlotte FC with a 3–2 victory on Saturday at Soldier Field, wrapping up a three-game …
Universal Horror Unleashed to Open in Chicago by 2027
Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast NBCUniversal, has unveiled plans to open a second location of its Universal …
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