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A high-ranking Chicago Department of Aviation official has been indicted in an alleged fraud contracting scheme involving snow removal services at O’Hare Airport. Federal prosecutors this week accused Eric Sanders, 54, of tapping a company for snow removal services at …

Vowing to fight “machine tactics,” Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez is exploring an independent bid for the 4th Congressional District just two days after U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia left in place a controversial succession plan for his chief of staff. Sigcho-Lopez …

The Bears always seem to be asking for patience and faith, and that’s tiresome after years of never delivering results. But this time, they might actually be right to wait. They’re pointed in the right direction, especially with the upgrade …

What you need to know In three separate Chicago courtrooms, there were significant legal developments Wednesday involving the federal campaign to deport immigrants: Conditions at ICE’s Broadview facility: U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman issued a 15-point temporary restraining order that …

A man has pleaded guilty to murder charges in the shooting death of Chicago rapper Tray Savage in Chatham five years ago, according to court documents. Demitri Jackson was sentenced to 29 years in prison as part of the plea …

Vera Harrison agonizes over how something as mundane as throwing out the trash at her own home devolved so quickly into a random and vicious stabbing that left her needing dozens of stitches early Wednesday in West Ridge. “I felt …

The Chicago Board of Education has narrowed its choice for the next leader down to two candidates and current interim CEO/Supt. Macquline King did not make the cut, according to multiple sources close to the search. The board chose the …

Several Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday about the legality of President Donald Trump’s ability to impose sweeping tariffs, in a case partly brought by Vernon Hills-based companies Learning Resources and Hand2Mind. Multiple lawsuits have been filed over tariffs with …

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it was taking the extraordinary step of reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain …

Federal immigration agents entered a North Center day care and arrested a teacher Wednesday before searching each of the rooms without a warrant, a local alderperson said. Video captured two agents pulling the woman out of Rayito de Sol Spanish …

Operation Midway Blitz, the federal immigration crackdown that began in September, has disrupted daily life in Little Village and other nearby neighborhoods. “We’ve had a full-on attack on our community,” said Matt DeMateo, the CEO of New Life Centers of …

A woman was fatally stabbed by a man in Logan Square Wednesday night, according to Chicago police. The woman, 55, was in a physical altercation with a man in an apartment in the 2800 block of North Woodard Avenue when …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Keep your eyes open because this is …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Three weeks ago, the Blackhawks lost to the Canucks for the 11th consecutive time after Jeff Blashill unsuccessfully challenged a waved-off go-ahead goal by Tyler Bertuzzi. Blashill still disagrees with and is annoyed by that ruling. …

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate instances where U.S. citizens detained by federal immigration agents are held in FBI facilities for hours before ultimately being released. Duckworth called on FBI director Kash Patel …

State lawmakers passed a major transit reform bill last week to prop up the CTA, Metra and Pace with $1.5 billion in additional tax revenue — helping to stave off cuts that would have affected millions of transit users. But …

A crowd of 20 or so gathered in the basement of the Hinsdale Public Library on a recent Saturday, many anxious and a little confused but all eager to learn. The morning’s speaker is there to help alleviate the fears, …

The students at Rachel Carson Elementary like to remind Principal Javier Arriola-Lopez that they speak three languages: Spanish, English and music. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed! Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Stay ahead of what’s hitting Chicago stages, …

Within weeks of the 2020 murder of George Floyd, leaders of several prominent Chicago cultural institutions pledged to do more to actively challenge racial discrimination in the arts. The Art Institute of Chicago, one of the most-visited destinations in the …

The 14th floor of Nichols Tower in North Lawndale was flooded with sunlight. From there, the Chicago skyline stood to the east, the towers rising behind Douglass Park, where Rekia Boyd was killed 13 years ago. On Wednesday, the day …