La Autoridad de Tránsito de Chicago (CTA) inició la construcción de la primera estación planificada de la extensión de la Línea Roja en un evento mediático estelar el viernes, que contó con la presencia del exjugador de los Chicago Bulls, …
CTA inicia la construcción de la primera nueva estación de la extensión de la Línea Roja Read MoreLeaders of Ravinia, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera and other prominent Chicago arts groups joined together Monday to voice support for state legislation that would bar deceptive ticketing practices that they warn are on the rise. Speculative ticketing, or ghost ticketing, …
Chicago arts leaders back proposed law aimed at fake tickets Read MoreChicago’s federal appeals court on Monday pointed to a hidden scheme to “exchange enormous political influence within the Illinois General Assembly for over $3 million of benefits” as it upheld the historic conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. …
Federal appeals court upholds ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption conviction: ‘Not politics as usual’ Read MoreSAN DIEGO — Fifty days in the life of a pro baseball player. Fasten your seat belt — and ask yourself after-ward how glamorous this life is. Nov. 18: Left-hander Ryan Roli-son, a 2018 first-round draft pick of the Rockies …
Cubs pitcher Ryan Rolison followed a long and winding road back to the big leagues Read MoreChicago actor Matt DeCaro never took being a working actor for granted. Last week, before an unusually early-in-the-day staging of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at the Goodman Theatre, artistic director Susan Booth bumped into DeCaro as she entered …
Matt DeCaro, longtime Chicago actor, dies at 70 after ‘Ma Rainey’ performance Read MoreMayor Brandon Johnson’s choice to be Chicago’s new inspector general is a former federal prosecutor who helped ComEd dig out of the federal corruption scandal that culminated in the conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. David Glockner would …
Former federal prosecutor is Mayor Johnson’s pick for Chicago’s new inspector general Read MoreLiving Fresh Market, an independent grocery store in west suburban Forest Park, experienced a decline in revenue and a change in their customer base last fall when the federal government shutdown led to a temporary halt to federal food assistance. …
Cuts to SNAP food assistance starting this week worry grocers, local vendors Read MoreWater Tower Place is set for an estimated $170 million redevelopment that will reimagine the lower floors of the Magnificent Mile shopping destination, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Owner MetLife Investment Management announced Monday that it would …
MetLife bets $170 million on Water Tower Place transformation Read MoreThe popular Uptown bar Holiday Club, known for its ’80s theme nights and back-room dance floor, will close May 17 to make way for apartments, but its owner hopes to reopen elsewhere. “Come see us before we go bye bye,” …
Uptown bar Holiday Club announces closing date but could reopen elsewhere Read MoreA man was hospitalized after being shot in Roseland Monday afternoon, according to Chicago police. The man, 25, was on the street in the 11000 block of South Vernon Avenue at 2:13 p.m. when he was shot in his head, …
Man shot in Roseland Read MoreThe White Sox estimated that the game Monday night at Rate Field against the Angels will start at 9:40 p.m. after a storm swept through the area. First pitch originally was scheduled for 6:40 p.m. After heavy rains this afternoon, …
White Sox’ game vs. Angels estimated to start at 9:40 p.m. Read MoreIt’s been months since President Donald Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz winded down in Chicago. But the wounds left behind remain fresh for the people who bore witness to the aggressive deportation campaign. That pain was on display Monday during hours …
Pritzker’s accountability panel unveils ‘reckoning’ of feds’ actions during Operation Midway Blitz Read MoreConstruction started on the next phase of the redevelopment of a former South Loop public housing complex on Monday. Developer the Community Builders was joined by project partners and city officials for the groundbreaking of Southbridge 1C, the third phase …
Former Harold Ickes Homes complex in South Loop adding 80 apartments Read MoreProsecutors on Monday said a convicted felon somehow took a gun into Swedish Hospital after he was arrested this weekend, then pulled it from under a blanket after he undressed and shot two Chicago cops, killing officer John Bartholomew. Alphanso …
Man shot Chicago cops, killing one, after pulling gun from under blanket at Swedish Hospital, prosecutors say Read MoreAlthough rumors of LIV Golf shutting down were quelled by CEO Scott O’Neil’s insistence that everything was just fine and going “exactly as planned,” the company has officially postponed an event. The LIV Golf Louisiana event, set for June this …
LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event set for June Read MoreAfter making a headfirst, diving catch in left field Sunday, Tanner Murray had the presence of mind to flip the ball to center fielder Tristan Peters while lying flat on the ground. ‘‘I don’t even remember doing that,’’ Murray said …
White Sox’ Tanner Murray out 4 to 6 months with dislocated, fractured shoulder Read MoreAfter a White Sox home run, hitting coach Derek Shomon yells — among other things — ‘‘Booked him!’’ What does that mean? ‘‘Over the years, when we went over pitchers that we were facing, somebody in the advance meeting would …
White Sox getting needed boost at plate with Austin Hays’ return Read MoreSAN DIEGO — The short video clip posted on X appeared to show Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing referring to Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya as a “fat [expletive]” after Amaya stole second base in the third inning of the Cubs’ 12-4 …
Viral video showing alleged insult to Miguel Amaya leaves odd taste; Cubs drop opener to Padres Read MoreA man was shot and killed in the Austin neighborhood Monday night, police said. The man, 28, was on the street in the 4900 block of West Ferdinand Street around 8 p.m. when someone fired shots, striking him in the …
Man fatally shot in Austin, police say Read MoreA man is dead following a shootout with Warrenville police on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County Monday, Illinois State Police said. Naperville police located a car wanted in connection with a missing person who was reportedly experiencing a mental health …
Suspect dead in shootout with police after chase on I-88 starting in Naperville Read More