Crime
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Employees Charged with Child Sex Abuse
Assistant principal and paraprofessional accused of abusing multiple children unrelated to the school district
Chicago Man Charged in Shooting That Targeted 23-Year-Old, Infant
Suspect accused of attempted murder, firing at car with 4-month-old inside
Cancer Patient's Car Disappears After Tow Truck Takes It to Body Shop
Edward Kuczmierczyk says his car has been missing for over a month after a random tow truck driver took it to a body shop following a crash.
Politics
Chicago-area resident sues Trump officials over Facebook shutting down popular ICE sighting page
Cicero small business owner Kassandra "Kae" Rosado alleges U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem coerced Facebook into disabling the page, violating her First Amendment rights.
Cook County Board Calls for Charges Against Federal Agents in Local Shootings
Preckwinkle and commissioners urge State's Attorney to pursue accountability for killings by ICE and Border Patrol.
Chicago Mayor Seeks to Clarify Order on ICE Prosecutions
Mayor Brandon Johnson says his order does not necessarily involve the mayor's office in potential charges against immigration officers.
Weather
Freight Train Derailment Near Chicago Ridge Disrupts Metra Service
Derailment closes roads and delays trains during morning commute
Chicago Enjoys Warm Stretch With Sun and 40s
Mild pattern continues through the weekend, with a chance of near-60-degree warmth next week.
FEMA Denies Disaster Relief for Storm-Damaged Homes in Illinois
State's appeal for federal aid to help residents impacted by severe storms last year was rejected by the federal government.
Sports
Bulls Weigh Futures of Ivey, Simons After Midseason Trades
CHGO Bulls podcast discusses roster decisions ahead of free agency
Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson Get Early Dose of Good News
The team had a successful 2025-26 season and is already being praised for the 2026-27 season.
Rainbow Grocery reaches 50-year retail anniversary
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is hosting an anniversary party this Sunday.
Entertainment
Hundreds of Chicago Public School Students Sing at Lyric Opera's Choral Fest
The annual event gives CPS students the chance to perform on the renowned opera stage.
Sudan Archives and Cain Culto Captivate Thalia Hall with Mind-Blowing Strings
The multi-instrumentalist and violinist delivered an electrifying performance in Chicago, showcasing their diverse musical talents.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Seeks Ensemble Singers for 2027/28 Season
Applications now open for the prestigious Ryan Opera Center program
