In an unusual legal twist, a judge has appointed an outside attorney to review a request by Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart to toss out a murder conviction. Judge Daniel Shanes has directed former Lake County Bar Association President …
Rare independent review ordered after Lake County prosecutor seeks to toss murder conviction Read MoreMayor Brandon Johnson’s innovative plan to confront Chicago’s affordable housing crisis hit a roadblock Wednesday, despite frenzied negotiations that satisfied one of the mayor’s powerful union allies. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 embraced the …
Johnson’s big green social housing initiative stalls amid concern about ethics, transparency Read MoreFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told a Chicago audience of business executives Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are “highly likely” to trigger inflation in a hawkish warning of darkening economic conditions for the country. Powell’s lunchtime speech and question-and-answer …
In Chicago, Fed chief warns that Trump’s tariffs likely to spur inflation Read MoreCook County Democratic Party Chair Toni Preckwinkle on Wednesday told a packed room of Democrats that both Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Dick Durbin aren’t quite ready to discuss their reelection plans — decisions that will set in motion …
Illinois Democrats await decisions from Durbin, Pritzker that will spark high-stakes political shuffle Read MoreA menos de seis meses de su anterior visita a Chicago, la cantautora mexicana Vivir Quintana sorprenderá nuevamente al público de la ciudad presentando “Cosas que sorprenden a la audiencia”, su segundo álbum de estudio del que ya ha adelantado …
Vivir Quintana presenta ‘Cosas que sorprenden a la audiencia’ en Chicago Read MoreChicago’s hospitality and tourism industry said the city is uniquely qualified to weather any downturn, even though the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric toward other countries could curb international visitors. That was the sentiment Tuesday during the …
Chicago can weather a drop in international visitors, tourism leaders say Read MoreA St. Charles passenger caused a stir at O’Hare Airport Tuesday afternoon when he grabbed his gun from the X-ray screening tunnel and walked into the terminal with it Tuesday afternoon, leading to his arrest. Besnik Ismajlaj, 53, was charged …
St. Charles man brought gun to O’Hare Airport, police say Read MoreAcross Chicago, nonprofits are facing a reckoning. Organizations that once provided diapers in Humboldt Park have seen federal support disappear. Entire food pantries in Ravenswood have closed their doors. Nonprofit professionals are being asked to do more with less — …
Chicago’s nonprofits are banding together in solidarity Read MoreIt’s gotta be something in the water. How else to explain the plethora of A-list twins on Hollywood screens lately? In the last few months alone, we’ve had Robert Pattinson, Theo James and the great Robert De Niro playing opposite …
‘Sinners’ review: Michael B. Jordan pulls double duty in vein-bursting thriller Read MoreThe darkly funny play “Obliteration” opens with a 10-minute monologue based on an uncomfortable question: How did you end up in a wheelchair? Delivered by Chicago actor Michael Patrick Thornton, the response comes right from personal experience: Thornton has used …
Andrew Hinderaker’s ‘Obliteration’ puts Midwestern dark humor onstage Read MoreA 19-year-old high school senior was shot to death Tuesday night in Morgan Park on the Far South Side. Treyvon Winfield, 19, was in the 1000 block of 115th Street when a male approached him and opened fire about 8:10 …
Harvey man fatally shot in Morgan Park Read MoreThe White Sox announced that they designated starter-turned-reliever Mike Clevinger for assignment and selected the contract of right-hander Steven Wilson. Clevinger, who struggled to adjust to the relief role, had a 7.94 ERA and three strikeouts over five relief outings. …
White Sox designate Mike Clevinger for assignment Read MoreLOUISVILLE — You’ll flip when you hear who is coming to Louisville to call “Riders Up” at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Before the start of this year’s Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, one of the greatest athletes of all …
Gymnast Simone Biles will give ‘Riders Up’ command at Kentucky Derby Read MoreA person of interest is in custody in an attack last November against two Jewish students at DePaul University. Chicago police did not provide additional details about the arrest. The attack happened on Nov. 6 outside the DePaul student center …
Person of interest in custody in attack against 2 Jewish students at DePaul University Read MoreTheater Zora Howard’s “Bust,” a Pulitzer Prize finalist, ranges from “high comedy to transcendent drama.” A couple watches from their porch as their neighbor is pulled over by the police and the expected turns into the unexpected. Lileana Blain-Cruz directs …
Things to Do in Chicago April 17-23, 2025 Read MoreThe Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the decision. The program developed during Joe Biden’s presidency was …
Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say Read MoreSAN DIEGO — Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer acknowledged that with left-hander Justin Steele undergoing season-ending elbow surgery, he’s going to be making calls to potential trade partners. ‘‘We’re going to be open, but it’s also April, and …
How Cubs, president Jed Hoyer are adjusting to loss of left-hander Justin Steele for season Read MoreA cluster of more than 20 tents stood at the Gompers Park homeless camp on the Northwest Side Wednesday, a sign that little progress has been made sheltering occupants despite city claims last month that many people were being placed …
Despite city outreach, homeless encampment shows no sign of shrinking at Northwest Side park Read MoreSAN DIEGO — What had been a good West Coast trip for the Cubs ended in an anticlimactic 4-2 loss Wednesday to the Padres. The Cubs went 3-3 against the Dodgers and Padres, winning the series in Los Angeles and …
Cubs finish 3-3 on road trip against Dodgers and Padres: ‘Keep this good feeling going’ Read MoreLinebacker T.J. Edwards has been one of Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ best signings, and he has far outplayed the contract he signed two years ago. As a reward, he got a major contract extension Wednesday. The Bears agreed to …
Bears sign LB T.J. Edwards to 2-year, $20 million contract extension: source Read More