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A motorcyclist was hospitalized along with his passenger after a pickup truck hit them and fled in Greater Grand Crossing on Sunday evening, Chicago police said. A blue Chevrolet pickup truck hit the two on the motorcycle in the 7100 …

A Chicago man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened a public official through false bomb threats, Chicago police said. Kenneth Weddington, 28, faces two felony charges of threatening a public official and disorderly conduct related to making false bomb …

Moon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Pisces. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Don’t expect much of yourself today. In fact, start this week in a gentle manner because …

This story is a partnership between WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News. Beatriz Salazar was sifting through her usual pile of mail this spring when an envelope from the city of Chicago caught her eye. Inside, she found a letter warning her — in …

On a breezy evening at the North Avenue Beach, a small group gathered for an unusual Sunday night ritual: screaming toward the lake. The new weekly event, dubbed Scream Club Chicago, was created by Manny Hernandez, who recently moved to …

Fulton Market has become an epicenter for new development in Chicago, with trendy office spaces and apartment towers. And the neighborhood’s next apartment building could be located at 215 N. Racine Ave. Domus Real Estate Group, whose developments are concentrated …

Business leaders who are plunging more than $100 million into fighting Chicago violence are unveiling a new method to gauge the impact of their investments. The Chicago Public Safety DataHub, developed by the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of …

Over four decades ago, Harold Washington shattered Chicago’s political machine and cracked open the gates of power. His election as mayor was a loud signal that those pushed to the margins had found their voice, their coalition, their champion. As …

DEAR ABBY: I’m a single, never married man. I was having trouble finding a nice woman to date, so I bought a T-shirt from a dating website to show the women at the grocery and hardware stores that I’m single …

As our nation grapples with a constant barrage of federal edicts and executive orders, it’s a good time for Illinois residents to consider the protections we enjoy under our state laws. As clerk, I manage the largest election jurisdiction in …

Nearly every morning for the past year, Eduardo Ruiz took a walk with his wife, Rosa M. Hernandez, and their dog Chica at Columbus Park in the Austin neighborhood. On Monday, desperate for a sense of normalcy, Ruiz walked without …

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. WILD OF THE WEEK Mike Prombo emailed a series of photos last Monday from the middle of Palatine, explaining, “Had a coyote in our backyard this morning doing a downward dog yoga …

Michael Jordan hasn’t lived in his former Highland Park home for over a decade, but fans will have the opportunity to live like Mike did during his Bulls days. It just won’t be cheap. The seven-bed, 17.5-bath home was renovated …

Ariel Atkins is making the switch from Unrivaled to Athletes Unlimited this offseason. The Sky guard played part of last offseason in the fledging 3-on-3 league that was developed by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. Now Atkins will play in …

Questions remain after a fire in Blue Island tore through two buildings in south suburban Blue Island Monday morning. The fire started about 4 a.m. in the 2000 block of Vermont Street, and as of about midday a handful of …

ComEd’s former top lobbyist spent weeks in 2023 listening to the sound of his own voice, learning through secret FBI recordings how he sounded when he thought no one was listening. The feds caught John Hooker boasting about a corrupt …

Endless workouts in the gym and lifting in the weight room had become the norm for rising senior Rashaun Porter. But the DePaul Prep standout looked in the mirror and realized what needed to be done. “I needed to quit …

Sin orientación del gobierno federal sobre cómo prohibir a cualquier persona sin estatus migratorio legal el acceso a un programa vital de educación infantil temprana, la Asociación Head Start de Illinois informó el viernes a sus cientos de miembros que …

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday directing state agencies to evaluate the economic impact Illinois could face under the latest rounds of sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump is threatening to levy against U.S. trade partners, including its …

Un hijo del notorio rey de la droga de Sinaloa, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera, aceptó el viernes en una corte federal de Chicago cooperar con las autoridades estadounidenses en todo el país, mientras enfrenta una condena de cadena perpetua. …