Black Family's Hair Care Empire Celebrates 50 Years
The Luster family's commitment to community and faith has sustained their business through generations
Andrzej Lewandowski of Dempster Therapeutic Services Receives Prestigious 2026 ZocDoc Patient Choice Award
Funeral Arrangements Set for Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson
Politics
Celebration of Life Services Announced for Rev. Jesse Jackson
The civil rights leader and political trailblazer passed away at 84 after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy.

Alliance Releases Updated Ratings for Subcircuit Judicial Candidates
The 13-member Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening has published its latest candidate evaluations ahead of the upcoming primary election.
Chicago Voters Choose 'Abolish ICE' as Top Snowplow Name
The protest slogan beat out other creative submissions in the city's annual 'Name a Snowplow' contest.
Crime
Chicago Police Warn of Citywide Airbag Theft Pattern Targeting Honda Vehicles
Authorities report over two dozen incidents in the Lakeview neighborhood in recent days.

40-Year-Old Shot Inside Northwest Side Home In Chicago
Victim rushed to hospital in critical condition as police investigate shooting incident.
Infant rescued after stroller rolls into Lake Michigan
Police say the 8-month-old girl was hospitalized in good condition after witnesses pulled her from the water
Weather
Chance of Severe Storms in Chicago on Thursday
Forecasters warn of potential for damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Chicago Amid East Coast Blizzard
Snow, wind chills, and hazardous travel conditions expected across the region this week.
Flurries Today, Lake-Effect Snow Advisory in NW Indiana
Chilly air sticks around with chance of flurries, but temperatures rebound later this week.
Sports
White Sox Pitcher Mike Vasil Competes for Rotation Spot
Versatile reliever from 2025 looks to earn starting role this spring

Cubs Sign Veteran Outfielder Conforto to Minor-League Deal
Conforto, once a rising star with the Mets, looks to bounce back with Cubs
DePaul Men's Club Volleyball Focuses on Growth
The student-led team competes in the University of Illinois-Chicago Valentine's Invite, showcasing a blend of competitive spirit and team dynamics.
Entertainment
Chicago Rapper Chuckyy Rises With Menacing Rhymes and Signature Delivery
The 19-year-old drill artist has quickly become one of the Windy City's latest rap wunderkinds, racking up millions of streams and a cosign from Lil Durk.

Experimental skramz project Gingerbee say goodbye in Chicago with a 16-piece band
The band, which formed through online connections, is playing its farewell show at Thalia Hall.
Proggy Chicago metal project Dyslexicon brings 'Dracula at Sea' to Gman Tavern
Dyslexicon's latest album is a loose concept record about 'an unnamed narrator who's losing his shit' and driving himself into isolation.