Crime
19-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder After Bronzeville Jewel Shooting
Elijah Theodore accused of shooting security guard during botched robbery attempt
CTA Bus Crashes into Near West Side Apartment Building
Collision with sedan causes bus to careen into building, injuring 3
Two killed in West Loop car crash and fire
Chicago police say the white sedan hit an expressway support beam and caught fire.
Politics
Evanston Launches $25K Reparations Payments to Black Residents
Chicago Bears and Illinois Lawmakers Inch Closer to Stadium Deal
Two Democrats vie for 34th Illinois House District seat
Aja Kearney and Cleopatra Cowley face off in March 17 primary after incumbent's retirement
Chicago Teen Who Fought for Father's ICE Release Dies from Rare Cancer
Ofelia Torres, 16, passed away after battling Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma.
Weather
Chicago Forecast Calls for Potential Record Warmth
Residents to enjoy a prolonged taste of spring this week
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
Sports
4 Bears Games Among 10 Best of 2025 NFL Season
Chicago's thrilling comeback wins and high-scoring affairs stand out in the league's top games of the year.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Focused on Becoming 'More Well-Rounded Offensive Asset' for Cubs
The 23-year-old center fielder is working to correct inconsistencies at the plate after a career-best 2025 season.
Kenwood's hard-nosed defense slows down Young star, reaches city semifinals
Junior Cameron Mwachullah's tough defense on Marquis Clark helps Kenwood upset No. 18 Young and advance in the Public League playoffs.
Lifestyle
Boat Crew Rescues Man Who Fell Into Chicago River
Passengers on an architecture tour helped save the unresponsive man's life.
Chicago Paper, Informally Crossword Clue Solved
The 4-letter answer revealed for the recent NYT Crossword puzzle
Chicago Celebrates Valentine's Day with Navy Pier Fireworks and Shedd Aquarium's 'Nature's Rage Room'
From romantic rides to burning invasive plants, the city offers a range of options for all moods this February 14th.
