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.
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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.
Danielle Okonkwo ★ Jan 29
Politics Edgewater Synagogue Plans 12-Story Development With 400 Units
Emanuel Congregation seeks zoning change for mixed-use complex on Sheridan Road, adding hundreds of apartments to North Side lakefront corridor.
Michael Kowalski ★ Jan 28
Politics City Council Advances 7-Story Bucktown Apartment Project
The 60-unit development would replace a strip mall with apartments and retail, marking another test of neighborhood density debates citywide.
Michael Kowalski ★ Jan 28
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Politics Cook County Clears Path for $1.5M Beverly Pike House Restoration
County commissioners approved agreement enabling the Eugene S. Pike House Foundation to access state restoration grants for the 19th-century landmark.
Politics Kaegi Fights for Political Survival as Democrats Back Hynes
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi faces his toughest challenge yet from Democratic Party-backed Patrick Hynes in a race defined by property tax anger.
Crime CPD Releases Bodycam Video of Fatal North Side Police Shooting
Chicago police released body camera footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting on the North Side as family members dispute the department's account.
Politics Lincoln Park Mall Owner Scraps Apartments, Moves Ahead with Retail
The owner of Clybourn Place shopping center will demolish the property for retail-only development, abandoning plans for apartments amid zoning battles.
Chicagoland Culture
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.
Eat Chicago Restaurant Week 2026: Five Menus Worth the Splurge
More than 500 restaurants join Chicago Restaurant Week's 19th year, with 75 newcomers offering prix fixe menus that showcase the city's diverse culinary scene.
Local CPS Loses Ground as Fewer Chicago Families Choose District Schools
Chicago Public Schools' share of the city's school-aged children has dropped from 75% to 71% since 2018, representing 18,000 fewer students choosing the district.