Crime
Vigil honors mother killed in South Side shooting as baby survives
Community mourns 26-year-old Gabryel Ayres, calls for justice and accountability
13-Year-Old Charged in South Shore Shooting of 14-Year-Old
Authorities arrested the suspect, a 13-year-old male, less than an hour after the incident.
Community Gathers to Remember Slain Woman, Demand End to Violence
Mayor, Auburn Gresham residents unite at vigil for Gabryel Ayers, 26, killed in shooting attack
Weather
Chilly Chicago Night Gives Way to Warmer Days Ahead
Blustery winds and light lake-effect snow expected overnight before temperatures moderate this weekend.
Man Found Dead Near Chicago Red Line Station Died from Cold Exposure
Autopsy reveals 62-year-old Zachary Armistead succumbed to hypothermia in Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain Hit Chicago Area
Drivers warned to watch for black ice during morning commute
Sports
Chicago's Beloved '85 Bears Still Captivating Fans Decades Later
The Shufflin' Crew's legacy lives on as the city awaits a new Super Bowl champion
Chicago Native Reggie Strong Battles Back from Serious Injury to Become Star at Moraine Valley
After being told he'd never walk again, the 24-year-old redshirt freshman is now averaging 15.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.
Former Bears Player Jason McKie Discusses Super Bowl LX and Chicago Sports Landscape
Fragmented media, growing sports betting influence, and the expanding coverage of college athletics are shaping the 2026 sports conversation.
Politics
Students at Senn High School stage schoolwide anti-ICE walkout
Dozens of students leave campus to call for an end to immigration enforcement
Chicago Stations to Stream Illinois Republican Senate Forum
ABC7, League of Women Voters, and Univision to host live event featuring GOP candidates
Chicago Alderman Beale Accuses Mayor Johnson's Team of Secretly Trying to Repeal Video Gambling
Beale claims Johnson administration is working behind the scenes to undo the video gambling legalization passed in the city's 2026 budget.
Entertainment
Chicago's Puerto Rican Community Celebrates Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
Businesses, museums, and fans in the Chicago area are finding creative ways to mark the historic performance.
Porchlight Music Theatre Celebrates Irish Heritage with "The Irish ... and How They Got That Way"
The musical production, directed by David Girolmo, runs through March 15 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts.
Sudan Archives Brings Heartbreak and Big Beats to Thalia Hall
The neo-folk violinist/singer showcased her new album 'The BPM' with a one-woman show full of performance art and Chicago pride.
