Chicago Sets Nutrition Standards for City Food Services
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order establishing the first-ever nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold or served …
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Chicago Launches “Papa Blu” Aviation Outreach Bus
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the city’s Department of Aviation (CDA) have unveiled “Papa Blu,” a new ADA-accessible community outreach …
Health Insurance Costs Expected to Rise Sharply in 2026
Health insurance is set to become significantly more expensive in 2026, with premiums projected to rise and coverage expected to …
Moniak’s Walk-Off Triple Lifts Rockies Over Cubs 6-5
Mickey Moniak delivered late-game heroics in Denver on Sunday, hitting a walk-off triple in the ninth inning to give the …
Chicago Violent Crime Plunges Under Mayor Johnson
Chicago has recorded historic declines in violent crime during Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first two years in office, according to city …
Chicago Public Schools Faces $734M Budget Gap
Chicago Public Schools is bracing for a significant financial challenge as it prepares to vote on its 2026 budget, facing …
AI Hits Young Workers Hardest, Stanford Study Finds
A new study from Stanford University reveals that generative artificial intelligence is having an uneven impact on the U.S. job …
Yankees Power Past White Sox Behind Trio of Home Runs
The New York Yankees kept their surge alive on Thursday night, blasting past the Chicago White Sox 10-4 at Guaranteed …
Yankees Crush Nationals, Set Sights on White Sox
The New York Yankees showcased their power on Wednesday night, hitting six home runs in an 11–2 blowout victory over …
Chicago Fire Match at Inter Miami Rescheduled
Major League Soccer and Chicago Fire FC announced a change to the club’s regular-season schedule. The away match against Inter …
Chicago Business Licenses Decline by Half on Mag Mile
Chicago has experienced a steep decline in active business licenses over the past decade, according to new data. Since 2015, …
Pritzker Rejects CPS Bailout Amid Union Demands
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has declined to provide a financial rescue package for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), despite growing pressure …
White Sox Shut Out Royals 7–0 Behind Smith’s Gem
The Chicago White Sox delivered a dominant performance Monday night, blanking the Kansas City Royals 7–0 at Guaranteed Rate Field. …
Cubs Complete Sweep of Angels with 4–3 Win in Anaheim
The Chicago Cubs capped off a dominant weekend with a 4–3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon …
Trump Names Joe Gebbia to Lead National Design Studio
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia said on Aug. 23 it would be an honor to redesign thousands of U.S. government websites …
Rangers Seek Split in KC as Corbin Faces Lorenzen
The Texas Rangers will try to salvage a split of their four-game set in Kansas City on Thursday, a task …
Yankees Tie HR Record in 13-3 Rout of Rays
Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton hit back-to-back-to-back homers in the first inning as the Yankees tied a franchise …
CDOT Begins La Placita Plaza Project in Belmont Cragin
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Alderman Gilbert Villegas of the 36th Ward, and the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation …
14 Chicago Small Businesses Named NOF Grant Finalists
Fourteen small businesses and organizations across Chicago have been named finalists for the latest round of Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) …
Naeher Scores in 200th Match as Stars Rally to 3-3 Draw
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher delivered an unforgettable moment in her milestone 200th NWSL appearance, scoring in the final seconds of stoppage …
Chicago Fire Host St. Louis CITY SC in MLS Clash Tonight
Chicago Fire FC will meet St. Louis CITY SC at SeatGeek Stadium tonight in the teams’ third-ever regular-season matchup. Kickoff …
Dare County Declares Emergency as Hurricane Erin Strengthens
Dare County in coastal North Carolina declared a state of emergency on Sunday, just hours before Hurricane Erin intensified again …
From Campers to Leaders in Elmhurst Park District
For some, childhood experiences in local park district programs become treasured memories. For others, those moments go a step further—shaping …
FEMA Teams Assess Chicago Flood Damage
FEMA and Local Agencies Begin Flood Damage Assessments in Chicago Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small …
Rush OTD Students Use Tech to Transform Anatomy Learning
Second-year occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) students at Rush University Medical Center are taking anatomy education to the next level with …
Zinckernagel Makes Fifth MLS Team of the Matchday
Chicago Fire’s Zinckernagel Secures Fifth MLS Team of the Matchday Selection Chicago Fire FC winger Philip Zinckernagel has been recognized …
Chicago Hires Law Firm to Recover City Debts
Chicago Retains Tristan & Cervantes to Pursue Municipal Debts The City of Chicago has retained Tristan & Cervantes, LLC, a Minority …