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Longtime Democratic Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky on Monday told friends and supporters at her annual Chicago luncheon that she will not be seeking reelection, setting up a competitive race for the seat she’s held since 1999. Schakowsky’s announcement, which was anticipated, …

WASHINGTON — The 2027 NFL Draft is heading to the nation’s capital on the National Mall, President Donald Trump said Monday, bringing the widely popular event back to Washington for the first time in more than eight decades. After word …

When “Hamilton” first hit the stage, a giddy Jose Contreras rushed to a vintage store reeking of tobacco to buy something resembling Founding Father garb. Contreras, then a teenager, also became obsessed with the musical’s soundtrack. “I would play the …

A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging an executive order Trump signed during his first …

Along 26th Street in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, Monday felt like an ordinary day. For many residents, that’s the problem. No floats, no parties, no revelers celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the annual Mexican tradition on May 5th. “It’s sad, it’s …

A clout-heavy lobbyist who has represented the Pritzker, Wirtz and Reinsdorf families and the producers of Lollapalooza is Mayor Brandon Johnson’s choice to chair the board of the convention and tourism agency known as Choose Chicago. Guy Chipparoni, CEO of …

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” a family drama that received its world premiere at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre in 2024, has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it was announced Monday. The play, which was commissioned by Steppenwolf, bowed in Chicago in …

Performers and stage managers at Chicago’s venerable comedy venue The Second City are threatening to strike if they are unable to reach an agreement with management over wage increases. The Actors Equity Association announced the possibility of a strike. Negotiations …

It was clear from the way left-hander Shota Imanaga grabbed the back of his left leg and limped off the field Sunday that he wasn’t going to be able to make his next start. The Cubs made that official on …

Three staff members at a south suburban middle school were fired due to inappropriate conduct with a student, the school district announced Monday. The Bolingbrook Police Department said it was investigating allegations that a staff member at Brooks Middle School …

As the Sky move closer to their season opener May 17, it’s vital that they sharpen their rotation and their revamped style of play. They have two more preseason games to do that, including one Tuesday against the Lynx. It’ll …

After two consecutive years of winning lottery draws, the Blackhawks finally experienced the more likely outcome — falling in the order — during the 2025 NHL Draft lottery Monday. The Hawks entered the day with a 72.4% chance of falling, …

“Hymn,” about two Black men in their early 50s discovering newfound brotherly love, is a modest two-person work that, in this outstanding, highly localized Chicago Shakespeare production, punches way above its weight. British playwright Lolita Chakrabarti (the stage adaptation of …

A man from west suburban Bellwood who is suspected of shooting a man in Lawndale on Sunday morning is facing charges, Chicago police said. James Hill, 40, is facing aggravated battery and attempted murder charges, police said. Police say Hill …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The White Sox remain near the bottom of the MLB standings and are likely to lose 100 games for the third consecutive season. But there has been a different vibe around the team since catcher Edgar …

NEW YORK — At a historic edition of the Met Gala with tons of news-making moments, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky once again stole the show. The power couple is expecting their third child, the rapper A$AP Rocky revealed. “It feels …

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in filing a motion to halt the implementation of an executive order regarding elections signed by President Donald Trump in March. Trump’s order, issued March 25, demands …

A man was fatally shot in Gage Park on Monday night, Chicago police said. The man, 35, was near the sidewalk in the 5200 block of South Washtenaw Avenue about 7:20 p.m. when a vehicle pulled up and someone inside …

Every May, celebrities in the most fabulous couture ascend the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, and this year, some of Chicago’s brightest stars dazzled on The Big Apple’s iconic blue carpet. Based on the Metropolitan Museum of …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It wasn’t White Sox right-hander Shane Smith’s sharpest start of 2025. His performance was subpar by his own lofty standards. But the fact that allowing two runs, five hits and three walks in five innings in …