Politics
Northwestern probes hate symbols found on Evanston campus
Northwestern University is investigating hate symbols found on its Evanston campus, the latest bias incident at Chicago-area universities this year.
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Politics Dems list 10 ICE reforms before DHS funding deal
Congressional Democrats demand 10 ICE reforms before agreeing to fund DHS, including limits on workplace raids and arrests at schools, affecting Chicago enforcement.
Darnell Washington ★ Feb 6
Politics Weese tower gets $25M atrium overhaul to attract tenants
Loop building owners plan $25M atrium renovation at Harry Weese-designed 1 North Wacker Drive tower to attract tenants in competitive downtown office market.
Darnell Washington ★ Feb 4
Politics Chicago indie music venues struggle as only 25% turn profit
New study reveals 75% of Chicago's independent music venues operate at a loss, threatening cultural anchors in neighborhoods from Wicker Park to Logan Square.
Maria Santos ★ Feb 3
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Politics Ninth cold-weather death reported as Chicago shelters strain
An 86-year-old woman's death brings Chicago's cold-related fatalities to nine this winter as shelter capacity struggles to meet demand during sub-zero temperatures.
Business South Chicago residents launch new community plan
More than 1,000 South Chicago residents helped create a new quality of life plan focusing on seven key areas as the quantum campus development takes shape.
Politics Lobbyist with City Hall ties mulls 2027 mayoral bid
John Kelly has raised $450K for a potential run against Mayor Johnson, despite representing clients like the White Sox, Bally's casino, and United Center.
Politics Pritzker weighs Trump scholarship tax credit program
Gov. JB Pritzker considers joining federal program offering tax breaks for private school scholarships as public school advocates push back.
Chicagoland Culture
Culture Stargazers Face Challenging Monday Ahead
Monday brings planetary tensions for Chicago residents, with astrologer Georgia Nicols warning of accidents and misunderstandings across all zodiac signs.
Culture Ian McKellen Brings Gandalf, Magneto to Navy Pier Students
The 86-year-old actor performed free for hundreds of Chicago high schoolers at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, mixing X-Men stories with classic monologues.
Eat Zenwich Sandwich Shop Opens Second Location in Edgewater
The Asian-inspired sandwich shop will open at 1124 W. Thorndale Ave. near the Red Line station in mid-February, bringing Thai barbecue pork belly and other specialties.
Eat Women's Sports Bar Coming to Clark Street Near Wrigley
Level Sporting Club, led by former Northwestern basketball player Clarissa Flores, will make women's sports the default programming at 3343 N. Clark St.
Culture February Heats Up With Drama, Music, and History on Chicago Stages
From William Inge's classic drama to explorations of Black entrepreneurship, Chicago's theater scene serves up powerful storytelling this month.
Local Arctic Blast Stalls Western Brown Line Bus Hub Construction
Sub-zero temperatures force delays on Western Brown Line station bus turnaround project, adding weeks to Lincoln Square transit improvements.
Eat West Ridge Crossing Guard's Heroic Act Sparks Restaurant Fund
Joe Sass carried a student across flooded streets during a water main break. Now neighbors want to buy him dinners at local restaurants.
Eat Junior Council Snowball Gala Brings Chicago's Best to The Table
The 37th annual fundraiser transforms the Renaissance Chicago Downtown into a culinary showcase for Lurie Children's Hospital on February 28th.
Eat The Secret Sound of Chicago's Restaurant Scene
Uncanned Music creates the sonic backdrop for Chicago's top restaurants, from intimate wine bars to bustling steakhouses, using vintage reel-to-reel players.
Kingsley Elementary Closure Leaves Evanston Families Scrambling
Financial pressures force beloved Evanston elementary school to close, leaving parents and students searching for alternatives mid-academic year.
Eat Libertad Latin American Cuisine Returns to Family's Wicker Park Roots
Marcos Rivera brings his acclaimed Skokie restaurant back to the North Avenue storefront where his family's Mexican restaurant once thrived in Wicker Park.
Culture Rise Training Academy Transforms Auburn Gresham Into Movement Hub
The Black and Filipina co-owned studio brings West African dance, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Capoeira to the South Side, creating a cultural sanctuary.