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Now that the Midterm elections are over, Chicago political watchers are looking towards an expected budget fight and the 2027 municipal elections. Mayor Brandon Johnson had both in mind today, when he held a campaign style-event with the Department of Streets and Sanitation, trimming trees on the city's northwest…
Thanksgiving is the busiest travel period of the year. Last year, U.S. airports recorded their busiest day ever (on the Sunday after Thanksgiving). Amtrak handled its largest passengers volume ever. And more people are traveling by car than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
A local hospital is spearheading a groundbreaking way to improve health by breaking ground.
President Trump carried out a surprise press briefing at the White House on Monday, teasing reporters with an appearance by UFC head Dana White — to whom he offered the job as press secretary — and providing a combative response to Republicans' stunning midterm election defeat. The president took a wide range of…
After a team-wide reckoning Saturday night through Monday morning, the Blackhawks elected not to overhaul their systems — or even make any major tweaks — but to instead bear down on numerous points of emphasis within those systems.
LAS VEGAS — In three weeks, player movement will halt as team owners lock out the players, and talk of the market price of a No. 3 starting pitcher will be replaced with the stupefying details of collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
One neighbor spoke about the police presence in the neighborhood, calling it a rare sight on her block and one that sent chills through the community.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams overcame four interceptions to lead his team to a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Sunday night primetime matchup.
Morgan Park fired football coach Chris James on Monday. According to James, a Morgan Park alum widely regarded as the Public League's best coach, he was fired after refusing to immediately decide if he would return next season.
Alderpeople criticized the Chicago Board of Elections Monday over ballot shortages, long lines and other issues during last week’s election.
With quarterback Caleb Williams back on the field the past month, it’s been clear the Bears go as he goes.
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge ruled Monday. Attorneys for defendant Tyler Robinson, 23, proposed a trial starting in 2029. But District Judge Tony Graf faced pressure from Kirk's family and supporters…
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge ruled Monday. Attorneys for defendant Tyler Robinson, 23, proposed a trial starting in 2029. But District Judge Tony Graf faced pressure from Kirk's family and supporters…
Here’s the thing about rebuilds: They can keep people employed who shouldn’t be.
World leaders, delegates and climate activists on Monday kicked off talks in Turkey on curbing climate change, which in the last year has led to rising temperatures and deadly heat waves in Europe and beyond, and played a role in disasters such as the devastating floods in Nepal.
While the Bears begin to self-scout their team during their bye week, they have one avenue to get better — and a short time to do it.
LAS VEGAS — The hot stove is switched on, at least for a little while. The MLB offseason is underway, though it’s expected to come to a screeching, indefinite halt with an expected lockout at the beginning of next month.
An unidentified driver fatally shot a man standing outside the 3100 block of South Kolin Avenue, police said. Ald. Michael Rodriguez (22nd) urged neighbors to call police if they have information.
Joseph Ruiz has been charged with fatally assaulting his 84-year-old mother days after he was seen yelling and grabbing her outside their home, prosecutors said.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, who got rid of ShotSpotter, says he supports a system that "protects privacy and demonstrates effectiveness."
This proposal would build on existing statewide AI regulations that differ from the federal government’s current hands-off approach of non-binding agreements.
While the restaurant was busy when it first opened, business has struggled more recently. Business owners plan to bring back pop-ups and travel with their cuisine.
The time to pre-order is now. Here are 31 bakeries offering traditional and unique pies and pastries for the holiday.
Dr. Simuel Hampton, a Chatham resident, will welcome his first patients on Tuesday to Chatham Veterinary Clinic, the neighborhood’s only animal care clinic.