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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 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…

5 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…

6 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…

1 week 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

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

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

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…

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…

2 months 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

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

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…

2 months ago

76ers Add Anfernee Simons on Two-Year Deal

The Philadelphia 76ers continued reshaping their roster Thursday, agreeing to a two-year, $12.3 million contract with free agent guard Anfernee…

2 months ago

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, as…

2 months ago

White Sox Beat Orioles Behind Montgomery Double

Colson Montgomery delivered a key go-ahead double in the eighth inning as the Chicago White Sox opened their seven-game road…

2 months 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.

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