Politics
Chicago Faces $27M Settlement in Deadly Police Chase Case
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.
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Politics Chicago Developer Owes CTA $1M+ in Back Rent and Late Fees
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.
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Politics Brooks Baldwin Sidelined by Elbow Inflammation
White Sox outfielder Brooks Baldwin has been out since March 6 with right elbow inflammation, putting his Opening Day availability in doubt.
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Politics Chicago Housing Authority Moves to Strip Board Member's Voucher
Chicago Housing Authority seeks to revoke Commissioner Debra Parker's housing voucher over fraud allegations, while also pushing for her removal from the board.
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Politics City Colleges of Chicago Students See Higher Graduation Rates
New research shows City Colleges of Chicago support program participants are graduating at higher rates and landing better-paying jobs than peers.
Politics CTA Expands Safety Plan to Protect Federal Transit Funding
The Chicago Transit Authority unveiled a new security package with increased police presence and stricter enforcement to safeguard hundreds of millions in federal funds.
Politics Security Guard Dies Breaking Up Fight at Hubbard Inn
Bryan Watson, 35, died after being pushed down stairs while breaking up a fight at Hubbard Inn. Police released the suspect without charges, sparking scrutiny.
Politics Hamilton Returns to Chicago's CIBC Theatre Review 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton returns to Chicago's CIBC Theatre through April 26, hitting harder than ever amid America's shifting political landscape.
Chicagoland Culture
Local Gino & Marty's Avoids Eviction After $137K Rent Settlement
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 Little Village Woman Fights Felony Charges After ICE Clash
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 Chicago's Most Anticipated Spring 2026 Restaurant Openings
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 GoFundMe for Hubbard Inn Security Guard Bryan Watson
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 Brigitte Calls Me Baby: New Album 'Irreversible' & Tour
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: Chicago's New Gourmet Sandwich Shop
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 Warlord Restaurant Faces Ruin After Chef's Abuse Scandal
Chicago's Warlord restaurant faces possible insolvency after co-owner Trevor Fleming's criminal charges caused $1.4 million in estimated lost revenue.
Culture Hamilton' Returns to Chicago's CIBC Theatre with Fresh Energy and Timeless Relevance
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 Creates Her Own Comedy-Drama Series 'Messy Lola
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 Midlothian Gaming Cafe Hit by Fourth Break-In Since October, Three Suspects Arrested
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.
Culture CPS Begins Moving Students From Financially Troubled ASPIRA Charter Schools
Chicago Public Schools will start transitioning students away from two ASPIRA charter high schools this week after months of financial problems at the network left families and staff uncertain about their future, according to district officials.
Culture Hundreds Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson as Civil Rights Leader Lies in Repose at Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Hundreds of mourners lined Drexel Avenue in Kenwood on Thursday morning as Rev. Jesse Jackson's lying-in-repose services began at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, according to attendees at the scene.