Thick, acrid smoke still blanketed the Chicago area Friday, prompting closings and cancellations in the city and suburbs. An air quality alert is in effect through Saturday night, though the concentration of pollution in the air had begun to decrease …
Air quality alert for Chicago, Day 2, as wildfire smoke from Canada shuts down beaches, venues Read MoreThe Illinois Republican Party filed its quarterly campaign finance report on the July 15 deadline. The party reported having just $223,000 in the bank. The next day, the party sent a letter to the Illinois State Board of Elections saying …
Illinois GOP trails badly in midterm cash Read MoreCity officials were summoned to a testy City Council committee hearing Friday to provide answers about the delayed implementation of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s order directing Chicago police to investigate potential crimes committed by federal immigration agents. Members of the Committee …
At council hearing, Chicago police say they’ve implemented mayor’s order to target ICE — 6 months later Read MoreWelcome to mid July at Wrigley Field, where all eyes are on August and October. The trade deadline is Aug. 3. It’s then that team president Jed Hoyer faces his last big chance to bolster a Cubs roster with championship-level …
Pitching, pitching and more pitching on Jed Hoyer’s mind as championship-chasing Cubs approach trade deadline Read MoreA 17-year-old male was in critical condition after a shooting Friday afternoon in West Garfield Park, officials said. The teen was sitting in a vehicle in the 3800 block of West Madison Street around 4:53 p.m., when he was approached …
Teen shot 7 times in Garfield Park Read MoreTORONTO — A slew of rookies playing out of their minds? A trio of young infield sluggers mashing their way to national prominence? A rotation with some questions on the back end, and a bullpen with even more glaring concerns? …
White Sox not overthinking their surprising leap to contention: ‘Dumb enough to just go play hard’ Read MoreNEW YORK — Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make strategy decisions, and former reliever Adam Ottavino said the New York Mets’ use of technology helped prompt …
MLB restricts dugout iPads to bar use of AI to make game decisions Read MoreIt’s go time for the Cubs. After surviving an avalanche of pitching injuries and a monthlong stretch of silent bats during the first half, the two-and-a-half-month sprint to October is here. “Now starts kind of a new journey,” shortstop Dansby …
With sights set on World Series, second half means go time for Cubs: ‘There’s some sense of urgency’ Read MoreThe Sky’s offense was clicking again Friday. Five players scored in double figures as they got a much-needed 96-82 victory against the Sparks at Wintrust Arena. But point guard Skylar Diggins only could watch as she continued to manage the …
Skylar Diggins remains out but says conversations about role moving forward Read MoreTORONTO — White Sox hitters picked up where they left off before the All-Star break, pounding the Blue Jays 12-4 on Friday to pull a half game ahead in the American League Central and match a season-high at six games …
White Sox’ rout of Toronto ‘stokes the flames’ for red-hot offense after All-Star break Read MoreMoon alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions after 5 p.m. Chicago time today. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day This is a powerful day regarding your …
Horoscope for Saturday, July 18, 2026 Read MoreTiffany’s only baby was turning 2 when she decided that she couldn’t ignore a giant red flag: Her son had yet to utter a word, while other toddlers were putting together short sentences. At her pediatrician’s urging, she was ready …
Chicago Public Schools coping with a staggering rise in special ed needs, costs Read MoreIf completed as planned, Donald Trump’s triumphal arch outside Arlington National Cemetery will tower over the graceful Memorial Bridge, obstruct the view of the Lincoln Memorial from the cemetery (and vice versa), and offend anyone whose taste is north of …
What exactly would Trump’s Triumphal Arch commemorate? Read MoreWe asked readers their favorite place to swim in Chicago. Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for clarity: “Olive Park beach. The park district buoys it off for triathletes to practice swimming. It’s a half mile to Oak Street; …
Where is your favorite place to swim in Chicago? Here’s what you told us Read MoreRon Vann has spent nearly a third of his life behind bars. The 58-year-old’s lengthy record of drug trafficking offenses have been a red flag for prospective employers his entire adult life. Two years ago, he applied for a job …
Fillmore Linen Service brings jobs and opportunity to North Lawndale Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I have two best friends going back to third grade (we’re in our 30s now) and one older sister. I’m the last in my friend group to get married. My fiancee and I are eloping this summer. We …
Dear Abby: Bride-to-be has given mixed signals to her inner circle Read MoreI have spent my entire adult life in law enforcement leading officers, supporting their families and surviving the moment every cop fears. In 1987, a bullet struck my ballistic vest and stopped inches from killing me. That impact never leaves …
Unsolved murders of police officers require extra attention Read MoreThis week’s top photo comes from Visual Journalist Anthony Vazquez. Follow him on Instagram. What makes this photo important? An aerial perspective was crucial to showing Chicago’s hazardous air quality this week. On the ground, you can sense the smoke …
How we photographed wildfire smoke enveloping Chicago Read MoreA person was arrested after fatally shooting a man who allegedly stabbed another woman Friday night in Englewood on the South Side. A 22-year-old woman and a man were arguing inside a home in the 400 block of West Marquette …
Person arrested for fatally shooting man who stabbed woman in Englewood Read MoreA person was injured during a struggle over a gun with Chicago police officers early Saturday in Fuller Park on the South Side. Officers assigned to the 9th District Tactical Team responded to a call of a large gathering in …
Person injured during struggle with cops at large gathering in Fuller Park Read More