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A man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a man and woman Monday night in Avalon Park, according to Chicago police. Trevon Wilson, 31, faces two counts of attempted murder with a strong probability of death as well …

James Gibson is a busy man. The 59 year-old has his hand in a number of projects, from starting an investment firm to writing an autobiography to producing music. He feels he has no time to waste because he spent …

Nearly half a million Illinois residents who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act are at the center of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Most rely on enhanced tax credits to make their Obamacare insurance premiums more …

Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday, and whether you’re looking for a cozy night in or a high-end splurge, Chicago offers no shortage of options to match your mood if you want to leave the cooking to someone else. We …

The name Robert Falls is almost as synonymous with The Goodman as it is with Chicago theater. Before stepping down in 2022, Falls creatively steered the Goodman as artistic director for 35 years. Under his guidance, the theater reached national …

The Chicago Public Schools watchdog found that spending on overnight travel doubled after the pandemic when schools and the district were flush with federal COVID relief money — and that some trips were “questionable, excessive and even exorbitant.” The No. …

DEAR ABBY: I think you once wrote that failure to thank people for gifts is the No. 1 complaint you receive. Well, I can see why! My daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephew not only fail to acknowledge gifts which involve …

Across the country, the dream of going to college is slipping further out of reach. High school seniors, adult learners and parents are all staring down a system that’s simply become too expensive. Right now, the affordability gap between financial aid and …

Dear Sen. Dick Durbin, I’m writing to express my profound disappointment in your recent vote with the Republicans to end the government shutdown, a vote that will drive health care premiums even higher for millions of Americans. Frankly, I’m stunned …

Police are looking for a black car that pulled up to a 16-year-old boy and three assailants opened fire, hitting the teen Tuesday night in West Garfield Park. Around 8:40 p.m., the teen was walking on the sidewalk in the …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: With winter’s arrival comes the departure of U.S. Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino and his agents — but four times as many could be back in March, sources tell the Sun-Times. 🗞️ Plus: CPS employees’ …

The complete list of seniors that have committed to Division I schools as of Nov. 12, 2025. Please send additions and corrections to mobrien@suntimes.com. Chris Bolte, St. Ignatius, Yale EJ Hazelett, Kankakee, Indiana State Danny Houlihan, New Trier, High Point …

The Chicago Transit Authority’s board approved a 2026 budget without a fare increase, while board members questioned when the agency would receive its first chunk of new state transit money still needed to fund dream projects such as overnight Orange …

Six people, including congressional candidate and social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh, pleaded not guilty at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon to charges stemming from protests outside the feds’ immigration facility in Broadview. It’s one of a series of …

The Bears still plan on cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon returning this season, coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday. When that happens, though, he’s not quite sure. “We should be able to get them back at some point at the …

Many Chicagoans are hoping for clear skies Wednesday night, as the Northern Lights are set to potentially to shine over the United States for the second night in a row. Residents got their first taste Tuesday night when the aurora …

Mayor Brandon Johnson is again turning to federal court to prevent President Donald Trump from withholding millions of dollars in grants to force Chicago to abandon diversity programs he derisively labels as “wokeness.” In this instance, the grant involves money …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become increasingly irrelevant. The …

Han pasado cincuenta y seis días desde que el comandante de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos, Gregory Bovino, anunció en las redes sociales: “¡Bueno, Chicago, hemos llegado!”. Se espera que la agresiva campaña de deportación de la administración de …

La Corte Suprema extendió el martes una orden que bloquea los pagos completos del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP), en medio de señales de que el cierre del gobierno podría terminar pronto y de que los pagos de asistencia …