DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza Monday, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummeled the territory, killed …
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza Read MoreGood morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: What our reporters found when they went back to the South Shore building that federal agents raided last month. 🗞️ Plus: Records show the Chicago Housing Authority paid $22M to businesses tied to one …
Mysterious map sheds light on federal raid Read MoreOld Plank Road Trail making a cameo in “From Rails to Trails” jolted me. I expected the Illinois Prairie Path in a film about the nationwide movement of converting old railways into recreational trails, but not Old Plank. It reminded …
The political journey of rail-trails captured in ‘From Rails to Trails’ Read MoreThe Chicago Architecture Center’s free annual spectacle, Open House Chicago, returns this weekend, unlocking the doors to more than 200 sites that most of us might not otherwise see. Some old favorites return, such as the Fine Arts Building, at …
Open House Chicago returns next weekend; here are the top 5 must-see sights Read MoreEn medio de las bombas de humo y los gritos que resonaron en un edificio de South Shore el mes pasado durante una masiva redada de inmigración de estilo militar, un hombre escuchó un golpe en su puerta. Al otro …
Vecino protegió a una niña de 7 años durante la redada federal en South Shore: ‘No quería que se la llevaran’ Read MoreUna delegación de sacerdotes católicos, monjas y líderes laicos formó parte de los cientos de personas de Chicago y los suburbios que marcharon el sábado desde Maywood hasta Broadview con la esperanza de dar la comunión a los detenidos en …
Le niegan a líderes religiosos solicitud para dar la comunión a detenidos en centro de ICE en Broadview Read MoreEl sábado, el Festival Hall de Navy Pier estaba lleno de filas y filas de autos y bicicletas personalizados, relucientes y adornados con colas de zorro, flores, banderas mexicanas y altares del Día de Muertos. Un vehículo estaba cubierto con …
Festival Lowrider muestra la cultura y el arte automovilístico chicanos en Navy Pier Read MoreEl gas lacrimógeno aún flotaba en el aire mientras los vecinos de Albany Park y los funcionarios electos se abrazaban y lloraban, procesando la escena que habían presenciado el domingo por la tarde después de que al menos cuatro vehículos …
Agentes federales usan gas lacrimógeno en Albany Park, otro vecindario de Chicago Read MoreJoel Mokyr, a Dutch-born professor of economics and history at Northwestern University, is one of three researchers awarded the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for explaining how new products and inventions promote economic growth and human welfare. Mokyr, 79, …
Northwestern University researcher among 3 to win Nobel Prize in economics Read MoreIldefonso Escamilla took pride in showing support for community members around him whenever they lost a loved one in their life. Now, community members are doing their part to be there for Escamilla’s family after the 35-year-old and two of …
Father, 2 young sons killed in West Ridge blaze ‘brought joy’ to family and community Read MoreBulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is suddenly a headache. And not only for the opposition, but also for his own organization. What to do, what to do? Dosunmu is fully recovered from the season-ending surgery on his left shoulder he had …
Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu proving to be a headache in more ways than one Read MoreAld. Byron Sigcho-Lopez says he’ll attempt to block a demolition permit for a former coal plant in Pilsen until more details are released about potential environmental impact and the building owner reveals the long-term plan for the site. NRG Energy …
Alderperson threatens to block Pilsen coal plant teardown Read MoreLANDOVER, Md. — The Bears promoted backup Jake Moody hours before Monday night’s game against the Commanders and then ruled out Cairo Santos 90 minutes before kickoff. Santos hurt his right quad two weeks ago against the Raiders. Santos made all …
Bears promote kicker Jake Moody, rule out Cairo Santos for Commanders game Read MoreState lawmakers head to Springfield Tuesday with a full agenda for their fall veto session as Illinois residents deal with rising energy bills, a looming mass transit crisis and an influx of federal immigration agents. That might not leave much …
Lawmakers head to Springfield mulling transit reform, ICE response Read MoreThe White Sox announced five roster moves on Monday. Outfielder Will Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Pirates. He batted .133/.159/.150 with a .309 OPS over 24 games with the Sox. Robertson filled in during center fielder Luis Robert …
Will Robertson claimed off waivers by Pirates; four White Sox players outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte Read MoreChicago and Loyola University will pay their respects to a local legend this week. Sister Jean Dolores Bertha Schmidt, the Loyola men’s basketball team chaplain who stole the hearts of basketball fans worldwide in 2018 when the team reached the …
Funeral arrangements for Sister Jean announced by Loyola University Chicago Read MoreThe Blackhawks‘ rebuild has been a long and painful process, but its architect — general manager Kyle Davidson — continues to receive the full support of Hawks chairman and owner Danny Wirtz. Wirtz expressed strong optimism in the franchise’s on- and off-ice …
Blackhawks owner Danny Wirtz ‘very pleased’ with GM Kyle Davidson’s performance Read MoreDozens of floats and thousands of people, many of them Italian Americans from around the Chicago area, descended upon the Loop on Monday for the annual Columbus Day Parade. The floats, decorated with gleaming banners, flowers and tinsel in the …
Columbus Day Parade turns State Street red, white and green Read MoreBroadview Mayor Katrina Thompson has signed a new executive order shrinking the designated “free speech zones” for demonstrations outside the west suburb’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, citing “chaos” at Saturday night’s protest. It’s the latest executive order Thompson …
Broadview mayor shrinks protest zones at ICE facility Read MoreWBEZ and The Chicago Sun-Times are answering your questions about immigration operations and National Guard deployments to the Chicago area. President Donald Trump has activated the Illinois and Texas National Guards to deploy to the Chicago area. The administration says …
What to know about immigration operations and National Guard deployments to Chicago Read More