Chicago Women Played Key Role in Creating Black History Month
Black women activists and librarians in Chicago were instrumental in establishing the annual celebration.
Elimination Chamber 2026 Tickets Surpass 14,000 Sold
Wendella Boat Crew Rescues Man Who Fell From Chicago Bridge
Crime
Housecleaner Accused of Stealing Credit Card from Chesterton Home
Haley A. Cline faces multiple fraud charges for allegedly using victim's credit card without authorization

Man Robbed at Gunpoint in Chicago's West Loop
Two suspects assaulted and stole from the 49-year-old victim before fleeing the scene in an SUV.
Two Chicago Police Officers, CTA Bus Passenger Injured in Crash
The incident occurred in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood early Friday morning.
Politics
Hundreds of Chicago Firefighters and Paramedics Still Waiting for Back Pay
Administrative mistakes by the city have delayed distribution of retroactive pay raises

Cook County judicial primary elections draw dwindling field of candidates
For the second straight primary season, more than half the races for Cook County circuit judge on the March 17 ballot are uncontested, with just 45 candidates vying for 28 open seats.
Students in Lakeview, Aurora hold school walkouts to protest immigration enforcement
The protests come after student demonstrators and police clashed in the west suburbs earlier this week.
Weather
Chicago Braces for Dramatic Warm-Up Next Week
Temperatures could reach 60s, a stark contrast to the chilly start to Friday

Chicago Enjoys Unseasonably Warm Weather Through Valentine's Day
Temperatures expected to reach the 50s and possibly hit 60 degrees next week.
Freight Train Derailment Near Chicago Ridge Disrupts Metra Service
Derailment closes roads and delays trains during morning commute
Sports
Illinois, Indiana Compete for New Chicago Bears Stadium
Both states are pushing to land the Bears and their new stadium project.

Chicago Camp Aims to Revive Black Baseball Participation
Non-profit organization provides free baseball and softball training to local youth.
Chicago Bears Poised for Super Bowl Run in 2026
An eerie pattern has emerged in recent Super Bowl winners, pointing to a potential Bears championship next season.
Lifestyle
Man Rescued from Chicago River After Bridge Fall
Tour boat crew pulls unresponsive man from water, passengers perform CPR until he regains consciousness.

League of Women Voters Present One-Woman Show About Chicago Pioneer Juliette Kinzie
The LWV Palos-Orland chapter present "The Wau Bon A Travelogue With Juliette Kinzie" on Saturday, March 9, at the Palos Heights Public Library.
Ex-Marine on a Mission to Perfect the Hot Wing
Pete Naughton's takeout-only joint Big Sauce serves jumbo wings and signature Chicago-style sauces.