2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (355+ words) Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, along with two orders of nuns, the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm and the Little Sisters of the Poor, filed a lawsuit last week to block Illinois’ assisted suicide law. These two…...

8+ hour, 22+ min ago   (716+ words) CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday that he will seek a second term in office in next year's election after a tumultuous first three-and-a-half years leading the city. Johnson's campaign published a video on social media to announce his…...

20+ hour, 17+ min ago   (280+ words) A $2.8 million project to resurface nearly 6 miles of Illinois 29 between Andrew Road and the southern border of Athens is underway and is expected to be finished by early December. The work began Sept. 8, according to a community announcement from the…...

17+ hour, 44+ min ago   (163+ words) Amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigned and is no longer with the Chicago White Sox organization, the team announced Saturday. The Athletic reported Saturday evening that the resignation came after an internal investigation into allegations of verbal harassment. According to…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (259+ words) A 'high alert' for bird migration over the Chicago area remains in effect through Sunday night as tens of thousands of birds continue to fly over the region each night. The alert comes as millions of birds migrated over Illinois…...

2+ day, 42+ min ago   (1211+ words) CHICAGO — Mike Lang was mid-high-five when he heard a faint ping against the bow of his boat. Then came a clunk, as his wedding ring dropped 27 feet to the bottom of Lake Michigan. Lang, 44, had been watching the U.S. Air…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (177+ words) Chief Keef's tour kickoff performance in Chicago was postponed just 30 minutes before the South Side native was set to take the stage on Saturday. Chief Keef concert, tour kickoff in Chicago postponed 30 minutes before showtime "All previously purchased tickets will…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (352+ words) Mexican Independence Day festivities will bring a weekend full of culture, flavor and music to downtown Chicago this weekend. El Grito Chicago returns to Grant Park's Butler Field both Saturday and Sunday, encouraging attendees to "dance, eat, and feel that…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (714+ words) Despite the Chicago Bears turning their attention to northwest Indiana, Arlington Heights officials have re-upped with their lobbyists who are still trying to secure the team’s relocation to the northwest suburbs. The village’s new $5,000-a-month agreement with Mac Strategies Group…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (737+ words) The Duke Blue Devils will meet the Illinois Fighting Illini in their second game of the season for the second straight year. Around this time last season, the narrative was similar for Duke. It had a chance to make an…...