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Chicago’s once-docile City Council has flexed its seldom-used muscle in many ways during the first half of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s four-year term, but not enough to satisfy one of the mayor’s most outspoken critics when it comes to City Hall’s …

WASHINGTON — During a timeout in the third quarter Tuesday, Sky coach Tyler Marsh had sharp words for his team. With the Sky trailing the Mystics by nine points and hemorrhaging offensive rebounds, the typically soft-spoken Marsh raised his voice. …

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday he is seriously considering City Council dean Walter Burnett (27th) to take over a Chicago Housing Authority that has fallen short on delivering on promises of the “Plan for Transformation” made after CHA high-rises were …

As Wu-Tang Clan brought their final tour to United Center on Monday night, Chicago fans were ready to send them off in a blaze of glory. While an endless sea of yellow and black stretched down Madison Street, inside, unified …

An independent investigation found that Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya did not violate the National Women’s Soccer League’s anti-harassment, discrimination and bullying policy, but found shortcomings in his communication style. The investigation stemmed from a report in the San Francisco …

As a proud Democrat and resident of Illinois, I was deeply concerned by the recent memo from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee projecting that Illinois could lose two congressional seats after the 2030 Census — the most of any state …

A man suspected of using a counterfeit U.S. Postal Service master key to steal mail from several apartment buildings in Logan Square has been arrested and charged. Andrew Trotter, 45, is accused of using a counterfeit USPS master key to …

Travelers are no longer required to take off their shoes for security screenings at U.S. airports, ending an additional security measure that the public loved to hate. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that the nationwide rule …

Straccetti di manzo, which translates roughly from the Italian to “little rags of beef,” is a trattoria staple. The cooking is minimal and quick, making this ideal for a weeknight dinner, but the beef must be thinly sliced. In this …

NEW YORK — If you have a cocktail scene in your neck of the woods, you might have noticed the words “pickle juice” appearing more often on drink menus. Pickles and pickle brine have been an ingredient that mixologists — …

For your next backyard barbecue, let the vegetables shine. Fire up the grill and bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table with this grilled vegetable platter. A colorful array of charred summer vegetables, basted with a spice-infused olive oil, sits …

Advocates who successfully convinced the federal government that Chicago allows City Council members to illegally block affordable housing say they have given up seeking help from President Donald Trump’s administration. Instead, 10 housing groups say they will try to negotiate …

White Sox general manager Chris Getz said the organization will take a bat-first approach Sunday in the MLB Draft, starting with their first pick at No. 10 overall. That’s perhaps not the most surprising strategy for a team dwelling in …

Angel Reese will rep “Team Phee” at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. The Sky forward was drafted by Napheesa Collier for the July 19 showcase at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Collier and Caitlin Clark, this year’s top two fan vote-getters, …

Earl Abernathy was driving in the 92-degree heat in a van with no air conditioning last week when he got stuck in a traffic jam on the Near West Side. As he crawled through stop-and-go traffic with his windows rolled …

A Champaign doctor who was sued for leaving part of a fetus inside the body of a woman during an abortion procedure has been fined by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. A medical negligence lawsuit was filed …

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery has been a major leaguer for nearly a week now. When does he start to become his generation’s Derek Jeter? “Yeah, right,” he said Tuesday, a few hours before collecting his first hit at Rate …

A man was killed and another wounded in a shooting Tuesday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The victims, ages 28 and 35, were standing outside about 11:45 a.m. in the 600 block of North Monticello Avenue when four gunmen exited …

Gusty winds up to 55 mph, along with short downpours, are possible overnight Tuesday across the southwest suburbs and South Side. The strong winds are likely to cause hazardous conditions on Lake Michigan, with choppy waves between 2 and 4 …

A large gathering of young people at a Glen Ellyn Park District pool over the weekend has led to misdemeanor charges against at least one teen. Jahad K. Henderson, 19, of Chicago, is charged with possession, sale or use of …