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Twenty-three House Democrats on Tuesday joined Republicans in a resolution admonishing Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s last-minute resignation that paves the way for his chief of staff to be his successor in Congress. The 236-183 vote happened a day after House …

The founder of a Chicago-based cryptocurrency company has been indicted on federal money-laundering charges, accusing him of laundering at least $10 million in wire fraud and drug crime proceeds, according to a recently unsealed indictment. Firas Isa, 36, of Frankfort, …

Ald. Bennett Lawson (44th), the city’s acting Zoning Committee chair, said Tuesday he has given Mayor Brandon Johnson a year-end ultimatum: Make his committee post permanent with control over his own staff or he’s done with the time-consuming job. Lawson …

Fifty years since the release of Patti Smith’s signature single “Gloria,” the song’s opening line is as brash and arresting as ever. “Jesus died for somebody’s sins, but not mine,” sang the punk poet in her adaptation of “Gloria” by …

DePaul Prep guard Rykan Woo is a thoughtful kid who spends a few seconds ruminating before he answers a question. But the Brown recruit didn’t pause at all when asked what fans should expect this season from teammate Rashaun Porter. …

Martin Castro no está listo para bajar la guardia ahora que los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza y del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) parecen haber abandonado o reducido su actividad en el área de Chicago en …

We legacy media skew old. The grizzled goat in front of me, picking up press tickets at the Steppenwolf Theatre on Sunday night, asked, “Where’s the bathroom?” That seemed a smart idea. We were about to see the Peter Shaffer …

Left-hander Shota Imanaga will return to the Cubs after accepting their $22.025 million qualifying offer for 2026. Imanaga was one of four players who accepted the qualifying offer before the deadline Tuesday, joining Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, Tigers infielder Gleyber …

Ben Johnson is bringing in a player from his past. The Bears signed former Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin to the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. The eight-year veteran was a special teams stalwart in Detroit, where he was named …

The Blackhawks’ surprising early-season success hasn’t affected their amateur scouting department, which continues to evaluate draft prospects the same as it always does. That said, the process of narrowing down the top players in the 2026 class is shaping up …

State, county and local law enforcement agencies policing protests outside the ICE facility in west suburban Broadview have announced the designated protest zone will now include part of Beach Street, according to a statement Tuesday. A portion of Beach Street …

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon is off the hook for a $9.8 million fine after election board officials deadlocked again Tuesday over allegations that the Oak Park Democrat’s political committee accepted donations beyond state campaign financing limits. Members of the …

Union staff at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and the museum have reached a tentative agreement as a strike date looms less than two weeks ahead, according to a joint statement from the union and museum. “After a …

Silverio Villegas González tenía cocaína en su sistema y sufría de una grave enfermedad hepática cuando un agente federal de inmigración le disparó y lo asesinó durante una parada de tráfico a principios de este año en el suburbio de …

A man suspected of having a gun sustained injuries that were not life-threatening after being shot by police in an alley Tuesday morning in the Washington Park neighborhood. The suspect “is going to be OK,” said Chicago police spokesperson Tom …

After yet another exhilarating victory, the Bears’ 7-3 start under rookie head coach Ben Johnson keeps evoking memories of previous glory in the post-Mike Ditka era. To wit: • The uncanny, fantastic finishes in victories against the Raiders, Commanders, Bengals, Giants …

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has fired a staffer accused of misrepresenting himself as an attorney and falsifying an official form to visit and secure the release of a Staunton restaurant owner detained by immigration agents. Duckworth sent the letter, a …

Veteran Chicago newspaper editor Andrea Hanis moved from newsroom to newsroom throughout her career, bringing a creative spirit and a solid set of leadership skills. After spending more than a decade at the Chicago Sun-Times, she took on editor roles …

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Former Bulls great Michael Jordan is giving $10 million to a North Carolina regional medical center in honor of his mother. The six-time NBA champ and now businessman announced the gift to Novant Health New Hanover Regional …

Students at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences in Mount Greenwood had a special lesson Tuesday. Starting at about 7 in the morning, a group of students began buttering turkeys, cutting up potatoes and preparing vegetables for a farm-to-table …