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Mayor 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 …

Moon Alert After 4:30 a.m., there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Libra. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Today is an example of that song, “If you can’t be with the …

Chicago 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 …

A 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 …

A 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 …

SAN 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 …

After 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 …

After 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 …

Although 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 …

Prosecutors 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 …

Construction 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 …

It’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 …

The 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, …

A 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, …

The 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,” …

Water 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 …

Living 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. …

For the White Sox, the wait was definitely worth it. After a three-hour rain delay and six innings of sleepwalking, the Sox rallied for seven runs in the seventh inning en route to an 8-7 victory against the Angels on …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Family members hoping to bring spouses or other relatives to the U.S. are caught in legal limbo that began in January when the Trump administration paused immigrant visas for 75 countries. 🗞️ Plus: Prosecutors …

Police are seeking a silver car in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting that left a 29-year-old man dead Sunday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The man, 29, was outside walking in the 2700 block of West Thomas Street around …