A Kansas town will pay $850K to end a reporter's lawsuit over a 2023 raid on her paper's offices
Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Jonas Brothers to headline halftime show for NFL season opener in Australia
US July deficit tops $432 billion as outlays grow, tariff receipts stay negative
Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle
Basketball-Iger, Kushner purchasing Lakers for record $12.5 billion
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel
Oklahoma couple recreates quarter-century-old trip on Route 66 at Navy Pier
Oklahoma couple recreates quarter-century-old trip on Route 66 at Navy Pier
April 23, 2026Chicago
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO
Indoor air systems provider Madison Air Solutions said on Wednesday it had raised $2.23 billion in its U.S. initial public offering.
April 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle
Parents organize own gathering in response to planned 'teen takeover'
Parents organize own gathering in response to planned 'teen takeover'
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Food|Health
Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need
Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need
April 06, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel
St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2026: What you need to know about parades, Chicago River dyeing, and more
St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2026: What you need to know about parades, Chicago River dyeing, and more
March 15, 2026
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After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for intimate final goodbye
The family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is honoring him with a private memorial at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Chicago
March 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Sports
Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana
Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana
March 05, 2026
Crime|Technology
Vape shops selling replica handgun torch lighters spark safety concerns despite being banned in 2010
Vape shops selling replica handgun torch lighters spark safety concerns despite being banned in 2010
March 05, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|World
Teen daughter of a Chicago man detained in an immigration case dies from a rare cancer
A Chicago teen who spoke out for her father’s release after he was detained last fall by immigration officials has died after battling a rare form of cancer
February 15, 2026
Crime
Border Patrol official praised agent’s ‘excellent service’ hours after he shot Chicago woman, new evidence shows
Border Patrol official praised agent’s ‘excellent service’ hours after he shot Chicago woman, new evidence shows
February 11, 2026
Crime|Health|Lifestyle
'Stop the Bleed' kits could help shooting victims. Why don't more people know about them?
The Trace reports that violence prevention leaders say a city program, which could help bystanders save lives, is missing a key opportunity.
April 25, 2025
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"Stories of Survival: Object, Image, Memory" showcases items brought to America by survivors of Holocaust, other genocides
"Stories of Survival: Object, Image, Memory" showcases items brought to America by survivors of Holocaust, other genocides
February 01, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Chicago man cleared in Border Patrol bounty trial now faces immigration proceedings
A Chicago carpenter cleared of accusations that he put a $10,000 bounty on the life of a Border Patrol commander’s life has been taken into immigration custody
January 27, 2026
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million
Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million
January 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
How Gregory Bovino became the face of Trump’s immigration crackdown
How Gregory Bovino became the face of Trump’s immigration crackdown
January 25, 2026
Arts
Snapchats to informant central at trial for man accused in murder plot of Border Patrol leader
Snapchat messages a Chicago man accused of soliciting the murder of a Border Patrol commander unknowingly sent to a government informant took center stage at the opening day of the man’s trial
January 21, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
December 31, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon
December 31, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|US
1 man killed, 3 wounded in mass shooting in Chicago's River North district
1 man killed, 3 wounded in mass shooting in Chicago's River North district
December 28, 2025
Crime|Political|World
In major loss for Trump, Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago
In major loss for Trump, Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago
December 23, 2025
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political
Artist Theaster Gates will create a monumental ode to Black beauty at the Obama Presidential Center
Artist Theaster Gates will create a monumental ode to Black beauty at the Obama Presidential Center
December 16, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology
Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago
Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago
December 10, 2025
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment
CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell
CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates announce the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year during CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.
December 07, 2025
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
Annual Christmas Tree Ship with 1,200 trees arrives at Navy Pier on Saturday
Annual Christmas Tree Ship with 1,200 trees arrives at Navy Pier on Saturday
December 06, 2025
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Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force
Newly released transcripts of private interviews with a senior U.S. Border Patrol official and other authorities leading the immigration crackdown in the Chicago area reveal tense exchanges
November 26, 2025
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports
Cancer survivor battling disease with an inspiring outlook and unique friendship
Cancer survivor battling disease with an inspiring outlook and unique friendship
November 22, 2025
Crime|Political|World
Chicago rejects DOJ grants tied to Trump's immigration policies
Chicago will not apply for federal community violence intervention grants after the Trump administration reshaped the program to focus on law enforcement and immigration,
November 21, 2025
Crime
Text messages and a moved SUV: How the government’s case against a Chicago woman shot by a Border Patrol agent fell apart
Text messages and a moved SUV: How the government’s case against a Chicago woman shot by a Border Patrol agent fell apart
November 21, 2025
Crime|Political|World
These are the sights and sounds of Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago
For nearly two months, federal agents have been carrying out surprise raids in Chicago in pursuit of the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, emerging from unmarked vehicles in neighborhoods throughout the city to confront and detain stunned members of the public
November 20, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will not be on the streets
November 17, 2025
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Texas National Guard troops expected to leave Chicago and return home, source says
Texas National Guard troops expected to leave Chicago and return home, source says
November 16, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Protesters arrested, officers injured in clash outside Chicago-area immigration facility
Protesters have clashed with authorities outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago
November 14, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
A judge ordered the release of hundreds arrested in Chicago’s immigration crackdown. What happens next?
A judge ordered the release of hundreds arrested in Chicago’s immigration crackdown. What happens next?
November 14, 2025
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology|World
Jury awards $28M to family of a United Nations consultant killed in Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia
A federal court jury has awarded $28 million to the family of Shikha Garg, a woman who died in the crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Ethiopia over six years ago
November 12, 2025
Crime|US|World
DHS says agents were shot at amid chaotic day of immigration enforcement operations in Chicago area
DHS says agents were shot at amid chaotic day of immigration enforcement operations in Chicago area
November 10, 2025
Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle
Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown
Across Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods, fear of a federal immigration crackdown has emptied the streets
November 12, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump border commander could head to Charlotte, New Orleans, sources say
U.S.
November 11, 2025
Crime|US|World
Gregory Bovino and his Border Patrol agents are planning to leave Chicago as early as this week, sources say
Gregory Bovino and his Border Patrol agents are planning to leave Chicago as early as this week, sources say
November 11, 2025