A Fresh Gust for the Windy City
Chicago's License Committee rejected ward-by-ward video gambling bans requested by six mayoral allies, defying the longstanding aldermanic prerogative tradition.
Politics A Sun-Times analysis found 60+ riders shoved onto CTA L tracks since 2021, averaging roughly one incident per month on Chicago's train system.
Politics Chicago taxpayers may pay $27M to settle a deadly 2017 police chase case after the city's appeal backfired, tripling the original $10M jury verdict.
Politics Scott Goodman's Farpoint Development owes the CTA over $1 million in back rent and $11 million in late fees tied to a West Loop office lease.
Politics White Sox outfielder Brooks Baldwin has been out since March 6 with right elbow inflammation, putting his Opening Day availability in doubt.
Politics Chicago Housing Authority seeks to revoke Commissioner Debra Parker's housing voucher over fraud allegations, while also pushing for her removal from the board.
Politics New research shows City Colleges of Chicago support program participants are graduating at higher rates and landing better-paying jobs than peers.
Politics The Chicago Transit Authority unveiled a new security package with increased police presence and stricter enforcement to safeguard hundreds of millions in federal funds.
Local Food Network star Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson is bringing his grocery store revolution to Chicago, teaching home cooks how to elevate comfort food classics without breaking the bank.
Local Nearly 250 officials and organizations demand a special prosecutor to investigate alleged ICE crimes during Operation Midway Blitz in Cook County.
Local Gino & Marty's Italian restaurant in Chicago's Fulton Market dodged eviction after settling $137K in unpaid rent, but faces $400K+ in total debts.
Local Sandra Infante, a mother of three, faces felony charges after October's confrontation between Little Village residents, ICE agents, and Chicago police on 26th Street.
Eat From a mid-century Chicago bar in West Town to a D.C. bagel shop's Midwest debut, here are the spring 2026 restaurant openings generating the most buzz.
Local Bryan Watson, 35, died after being pushed down stairs at Hubbard Inn in Chicago's River North. His family launched a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
Local Chicago alt-rock band Brigitte Calls Me Baby releases second album 'Irreversible' on ATO Records as Thalia Hall shows sell out in record time.
Eat Fatback Butcher opened March 9 in Chicago's Loop, offering gourmet sandwiches and a European-style market from chef Charlie McKenna and the Fifty/50 Group.
Local Chicago's Warlord restaurant faces possible insolvency after co-owner Trevor Fleming's criminal charges caused $1.4 million in estimated lost revenue.
Culture Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical "Hamilton" has returned to Chicago's CIBC Theatre in the Loop, running through April 26 with a cast that delivers the same electric energy that made the show a cultural phenomenon over a decade ago.
Culture Chicago actress Cynthia Kaye McWilliams has launched her own comedy-drama series after years of working within Hollywood's constraints, according to a recent interview about her latest project.
Eat Three suspects were arrested after breaking into Anna's Gaming Cafe in Midlothian for the fourth time in recent months, according to police and the business operator.
