Trump has mostly lost challenges against ‘sanctuary’ cities and states, but that could change
9 killed in strikes in Gaza overnight, hospital says
A cryptic message from a man at a California bank was the beginning of a 15-hour hostage situation
Zohran Mamdani’s capitalist plan to fix the housing crisis
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Fans erupt after Knicks steal Game 1 of NBA Finals
Emilia Clarke opens up about suffering 2 brain hemorrhages in her 20s
Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56
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A first look inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center
A first look inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center
June 04, 2026Chicago
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology
Presidential museum showcases political and personal sides of Obama with sprawling community campus
Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the Chicago location to the textured stone adorning its dramatic tower to art installations and a pair of striped reading chairs in the library that are similar to the ones he owns
June 04, 2026
Crime|US|World
Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago is defending his appearance before a grand jury last year when it returned an indictment against critics of the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps
June 04, 2026
Arts|Education
In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth
May 29, 2026
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Man accused of posing as art student, taking lewd photos, sexually abusing woman in Chicago
Man accused of posing as art student, taking lewd photos, sexually abusing woman in Chicago
May 20, 2026
Crime|Education|Technology
Canvas outage sends students scrambling in Chicago, Illinois, as end of spring semester looms
Canvas outage sends students scrambling in Chicago, Illinois, as end of spring semester looms
May 10, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Technology
Months later, ALS patient gets disabled parking spot she sought for freedom to simply leave home
Months later, ALS patient gets disabled parking spot she sought for freedom to simply leave home
May 03, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel
Oklahoma couple recreates quarter-century-old trip on Route 66 at Navy Pier
Oklahoma couple recreates quarter-century-old trip on Route 66 at Navy Pier
April 23, 2026
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Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO
Indoor air systems provider Madison Air Solutions said on Wednesday it had raised $2.23 billion in its U.S. initial public offering.
April 16, 2026
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Parents organize own gathering in response to planned 'teen takeover'
Parents organize own gathering in response to planned 'teen takeover'
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Food|Health
Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need
Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need
April 06, 2026
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St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2026: What you need to know about parades, Chicago River dyeing, and more
St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2026: What you need to know about parades, Chicago River dyeing, and more
March 15, 2026
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After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for intimate final goodbye
The family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is honoring him with a private memorial at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Chicago
March 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Sports
Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana
Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana
March 05, 2026
Crime|Technology
Vape shops selling replica handgun torch lighters spark safety concerns despite being banned in 2010
Vape shops selling replica handgun torch lighters spark safety concerns despite being banned in 2010
March 05, 2026
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Teen daughter of a Chicago man detained in an immigration case dies from a rare cancer
A Chicago teen who spoke out for her father’s release after he was detained last fall by immigration officials has died after battling a rare form of cancer
February 15, 2026
Crime
Border Patrol official praised agent’s ‘excellent service’ hours after he shot Chicago woman, new evidence shows
Border Patrol official praised agent’s ‘excellent service’ hours after he shot Chicago woman, new evidence shows
February 11, 2026
Crime|Health|Lifestyle
'Stop the Bleed' kits could help shooting victims. Why don't more people know about them?
The Trace reports that violence prevention leaders say a city program, which could help bystanders save lives, is missing a key opportunity.
April 25, 2025
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"Stories of Survival: Object, Image, Memory" showcases items brought to America by survivors of Holocaust, other genocides
"Stories of Survival: Object, Image, Memory" showcases items brought to America by survivors of Holocaust, other genocides
February 01, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Chicago man cleared in Border Patrol bounty trial now faces immigration proceedings
A Chicago carpenter cleared of accusations that he put a $10,000 bounty on the life of a Border Patrol commander’s life has been taken into immigration custody
January 27, 2026
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million
Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million
January 29, 2026
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How Gregory Bovino became the face of Trump’s immigration crackdown
How Gregory Bovino became the face of Trump’s immigration crackdown
January 25, 2026
Arts
Snapchats to informant central at trial for man accused in murder plot of Border Patrol leader
Snapchat messages a Chicago man accused of soliciting the murder of a Border Patrol commander unknowingly sent to a government informant took center stage at the opening day of the man’s trial
January 21, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
December 31, 2025