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The latest news of the political, economic, cultural and sports life of Chicago and Illinois. Our authors follow the local agenda 24 hours a day. They analyze industrial potential, attend theater and film premieres and miss no major sport event of State. Chicago Morning Star is among the first to tell readers about the latest news and resonant events in Chicago and its suburbs. We are closely following the criminal chronicle and the police activities in the city and the State. Additionally, our authors keep an eye on the city social life and the observance of citizens’ rights and freedoms. Chicago Morning Star seeks to provide the most objective and impartial position on any issues of our city’s diverse life. We love Chicago and its history, so one of our activities is to remind citizens about the historical events that influenced the formation of the city and State and remain important today. In our news we seriously consider and have a special place for the life of national minorities and diasporas who live in Chicago.

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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How Chicago Rodents Are Evolving in the Urban Jungle

A new study from Chicago’s Field Museum sheds light on how city life is actively shaping the evolution of local…

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Jazz Club Fined for Outdoor Piano as Community Debate Intensifies

Le Piano, a popular jazz club in Rogers Park, has been fined $5,000 by the City of Chicago after a…

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Fleming, Cassano Shine as Chicago Fire FC II Beats Miami

Chicago Fire FC II continued its strong mid-season form with a 3-1 victory over Inter Miami CF II on Wednesday…

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Chicago Fire Kicks Off Season’s Second Half vs. Union

Chicago Fire FC will launch the second half of its 2025 Major League Soccer season with a high-stakes home game…

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Pixy Liao Debuts ‘Relationship Material’ in Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago will debut Pixy Liao: Relationship Material on July 26, 2025, offering audiences a unique look…

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Music Meets Soccer: Chance the Rapper Joins Fire’s Summer Series

Chicago Fire FC has added another major name to its 2025 Summer Concert Series lineup: Chance the Rapper will perform…

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Raised Crosswalk Construction Begins on Damen Ave

Construction crews have begun installing raised crosswalks and intersections along Damen Avenue, part of a larger resurfacing project by the…

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Sky Seek Redemption in Rematch vs. Atlanta Dream

The Chicago Sky are gearing up for a highly anticipated rematch against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, June 22. This…

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Chicago City Council Advances Urban Plan, Supports Veterans

On June 18, 2025, the Chicago City Council approved a series of planning, development, and business support measures during its…

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Cook County Home Prices Rise 7.5% in April 2025 Amid Slower Sales

Home prices in Cook County continued their upward trend in April 2025, reaching a median of $330,000, according to new…

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Art Institute of Chicago to Debut Landmark Exhibit of Modern Works from the Stenn Family Collection

This summer, the Art Institute of Chicago will present Contemporary Drawings from the Stenn Family Collection, an ambitious exhibition that…

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College Ventilation System Reveals Missing Man

The discovery of a decaying body inside a college ventilation system marked the tragic and unexplained end to a missing…

2 years ago

Following three Palestinian shots, a Vermont man was arrested

Following the shooting deaths of three 20-year-old Palestinian-American students in Vermont, authorities have detained a man. According to a news…

2 years ago

Why immigration from Ukraine and Latin America to Chicago had such different outcomes

Over the past 18 months, Chicago has welcomed over 30,000 Ukrainian refugees without much controversy; however, the arrival of 19,000…

2 years ago

Chicago officials travel to Texas to look for ways to address the migrant crisis

On the third day of their tour, a group of city officials is visiting Texas cities that have sent the…

2 years ago

A new study indicates that Illinoisans are becoming more highly educated and compensated

Over the past ten years, the average Illinoisan has increased in income and improved in education, according to a recent…

2 years ago

Father and two small kids are among the 5 people killed when a truck transporting anhydrous ammonia crashes

Five more people are still in the hospital. When the semi-truck started spilling the potentially deadly chemical, a one-mile radius…

2 years ago

UAW extends strike to factories in Chicago and Michigan

According to UAW President Shawn Fain on Friday, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union will extend its strike against three…

2 years ago

Communities in Chicago are tense due to the city’s intersecting housing issues

Mayor Brandon Johnson has had to deal with two housing issues simultaneously during his first months in office: the city's…

2 years ago

Chicago’s new apartment building drops

A new study predicts that 6,160 new apartment units will be constructed in Chicago this year, down from 8,970 in…

2 years ago

The latest news of the political, economic, cultural and sports life of Chicago and Illinois. Our authors follow the local agenda 24 hours a day. They analyze industrial potential, attend theater and film premieres and miss no major sport event of State. Chicago Morning Star is among the first to tell readers about the latest news and resonant events in Chicago and its suburbs. We are closely following the criminal chronicle and the police activities in the city and the State. Additionally, our authors keep an eye on the city social life and the observance of citizens’ rights and freedoms. Chicago Morning Star seeks to provide the most objective and impartial position on any issues of our city’s diverse life. We love Chicago and its history, so one of our activities is to remind citizens about the historical events that influenced the formation of the city and State and remain important today. In our news we seriously consider and have a special place for the life of national minorities and diasporas who live in Chicago.