Lifestyle
Loyola Students Approach Lent with Intention and Reflection
Loyola community focuses on personal growth, spiritual connection, and community service during the Lenten season.
Steve John, 'King of All the Gypsies', Buried in Forest Home Cemetery
The imposing figure with striking white hair and long side whiskers ruled over an estimated 50,000 Romany 'subjects' in the United States.
Where to Get Paczki in the Chicago Area on Fat Tuesday
From bakeries to breweries, here's where to find the Polish pastry in Chicago on Mardi Gras.
Crime
Chicago Police Seek Suspect in CTA Bus Robbery in Pilsen
Authorities release images of the alleged perpetrator in January incident.
FBI Warns of Valentine's Day 'Confidence' Scams Targeting Tri-State Residents
Scammers prey on lonely hearts, but Midwest common sense can help avoid becoming a victim
Metra BNSF Line halted after train hits pedestrian near Westmont
Trains stopped in Chicago suburbs as authorities investigate incident
Weather
Chicago Sees Record-Breaking Warmth Before Midweek Storms
Temperatures soared to 65 degrees, shattering a previous record, before rain and thunderstorms move in.
Chicago Breaks Century-Old February Heat Record
The city saw temperatures reach 65 degrees, the warmest February 16th on record.
Chicago Shatters Long-Standing Weather Records
The city experiences an unseasonable warm spell, but how long will it last?
Sports
Bears Fans Optimistic After Surprise 2025 Season
Chicago fans look to the future after an unexpected playoff run.
Scott Hanson Praises Bears' Miraculous 2025 Season
NFL RedZone host calls Chicago's comeback wins "must-see TV"
Chicago Cubs and White Sox Players Emphasize Unity After MLBPA Leader Tony Clark's Resignation
Players say the strength of the union comes from the players, not just one person
Politics
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 84
The longtime leader of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition was remembered as a 'servant leader' who championed the oppressed and overlooked.
Chicago Alders Push Mayor to Implement Budget He Opposed
A group of city council members are working to ensure the mayor executes a budget he didn't want.
New evidence disputes DHS claims in Chicago woman's shooting
Internal report suggests Marimar Martinez was flagged as a potential threat before being shot by federal agent
