Onward Neighborhood House breaks ground on Belmont Cragin community center
The CARES Community Center will help expand residents' access to health care, improve food security and offer other wraparound services for immigrant and low-income families when it opens this fall.
Bears coach Ben Johnson embraces celebrity status after turnaround season
Chicago Elementary School Receives Bikes for Kindergartners
Crime
Suspect Arrested After Alleged Sexual Assault Near Loop Parking Garage
Police say the attack happened early Monday morning in the first block of North Michigan Avenue.

Woman Sexually Assaulted Near Downtown Chicago Garage
Suspect in custody after witnesses intervened, police say
Illinois State Trooper, Another Driver Hospitalized After Chicago Crash
Authorities say the incident occurred early Monday morning on the West Side.
Weather
Chicago Faces Severe Weather Threat This Week
Multiple rounds of storms, heavy rain, and a midweek cooldown expected in the region.

Chilly Friday Gives Way to Warmer Chicago Weekend
Temperatures climb into the 60s after a cool start to the week.
Chicago Weather Forecast Sees Rollercoaster Temperatures
Warm-up, storms, and cool-down expected in the coming days
Sports
Illinois' Defense, Top Seeds' Net Efficiency Shine in Final Four
Illini's stifling defense, Michigan and Arizona's historic offensive efficiency set up intriguing Final Four matchups

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/30/26): Same Lineup as Yesterday, Cabrera Starting
Ryan Johnson, a 23-year-old righty, will take the mound for the Angels against the Cubs' familiar lineup.
Cubs Look to Rebound Against Angels in Home Series
Chicago hosts Los Angeles for three games after disappointing start to season
Entertainment
Navigating the Linguistic Utopia of C2E2: A Glossary of Fan Lingo
From 'COSPLAY' to 'CON CRUD', the annual comic expo is a melting pot of fan cultures and their unique vocabularies.

Chicago's Theater Awards Face Growing Backlash Over Allegations of Sleeping Judges and Lack of Diversity
Some local storefront theater companies say they will no longer participate in the Joseph Jefferson Awards, known as 'The Jeffs', after reports of issues with the judging process.
Controversy Overshadows Florence Price's Musical Renaissance
Composer's work celebrated, then criticized for unauthorized arrangements
Lifestyle
Chicago Tutoring Experts Serve Over 3,100 Students
Entrust Tutoring has provided personalized support to local students for over a decade.

West Town's Vibrant New Bar Offers Playful Cocktails
Bar Bambi brings a burst of color and personality to Chicago's West Town neighborhood.
Chicago's Taco Maya Offers Over 20 Unique Street Taco Flavors
The Mexican chain blends traditional tastes with fresh, healthy ingredients for a diverse taco menu.