Crime
Illinois Attorney Celebrates Not Guilty Verdict With Courthouse Dance
The internet reacts to the attorney's exuberant reaction after her client avoided a 30-year sentence.
Crime Stoppers Canvassing South Side After 2 Homicides
Authorities seek information on recent killings of Phillip Meadors and Kiara Jenkins.
Chicago Teen Charged in South Side Shooting
Elijah Theodore, 19, arrested in Arizona and extradited to Chicago for November 2025 attack
Weather
Mild Temps Forecast for Chicago's Valentine's Day Weekend
Suburban areas expected to reach mid-50s, while lakefront areas will be cooler
Mild, Above-Average Temperatures Could Continue Into Early March
Unseasonably warm weather expected to linger in Chicago area
Chicago Braces for Dramatic Warm-Up Next Week
Temperatures could reach 60s, a stark contrast to the chilly start to Friday
Politics
Cook County Board President Race Heats Up Ahead of 2026 Primary
Longtime incumbent Toni Preckwinkle faces challenge from Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly
Chicago-Area Students Walk Out to Protest Trump Policies
Hundreds of students from Aurora and Chicago schools participated in walkouts and protests against the Trump administration's deportation policies.
Mayor Vetoes Restrictive Hemp Ordinance
Johnson says proposed ban would concentrate market in hands of few large entities
Sports
Bears' Caleb Williams Ranked as NFC North's Best QB
Chicago quarterback makes huge leap in NFL.com's quarterback rankings for 2025 season.
Bears Weigh Stadium Bids as Future in Chicago Uncertain
Better Government Association analyzes proposals for the team's new home.
Top White Sox Pitching Prospect Noah Schultz Aims for MLB Debut
The 19-game improvement last season saw many White Sox players make their Major League debuts, and Schultz hopes to join them this year.
Lifestyle
Federal Funds Awarded for Planned Weber Spur Trail on Chicago's NW Side
Project delays continue as city negotiates with Union Pacific Railroad for right-of-way
Community news: SEASPAR lauds volunteers, staff, participants and donors
Annual recognition banquet celebrates those who enrich lives of people with disabilities through recreation
Funding Expands Access to Child Safety Training in 16 States
Darkness to Light awards $38,000 in scholarships to community organizations for prevention education and trauma-informed services.
