After decades of invisibility, asexuals are speaking up and gaining ground:...
Asexuals, who often refer to themselves as aces, have seen hard-won progress in the past five years, with affirming storylines on popular TV shows and the debut of International Asexuality Day. Four...
View ArticleColumn: George Floyd Square stands strong as some try to bulldoze it with...
George Floyd Square stands strong as "critical race theory" hysteria seeks to change the subject from systemic racism to the woes of white guilt.
View ArticleDaywatch: Chicago’s mask mandate could return, Lollapalooza lowers COVID test...
Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.
View ArticleWoman dies after being shot by Dolton police, crashing car into building
A woman died following a police shooting early Tuesday in Dolton in which her vehicle crashed into a bike shop, a village spokesman said
View ArticleOff-duty Forest Preserve officer attacked in Hyde Park on Tuesday morning
An off-duty officer with the Forest Preserve Police was attacked during an attempted robbery in Hyde Park early Tuesday, officials said.
View ArticleNaperville motorcyclist dies after collision with SUV at Washington and Royce...
A Naperville motorcyclist died Monday after colliding with an SUV at intersection of Washington Street and Royce Road, Naperville police said.
View ArticleMan found in Garfield Ridge neighborhood, fatally shot in the head, Chicago...
Chicago police are investigating a homicide case after a man was found fatally shot in the head in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on Monday evening, officials said.
View ArticleOak Forest police investigate shooting death of Harvey man
Police said they responded to a report of shots fired just before 4 p.m. in the 4100 block of West 167th Street, which is on the border of Oak Forest and Country Club Hills.
View ArticleWatch live: Dr. Arwady provides update on COVID-19 in Chicago
Chicago public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady provides an update on COVID-19. Watch live here.
View ArticleIllinois coronavirus graphs: Daily data updates on COVID-19 deaths, cases and...
As the pandemic continues, the Tribune is tracking Illinois deaths, cases, test results and more here.
View ArticleIllinois COVID-19 vaccine tracker: Daily data updates on the state’s...
With vaccinations underway across the U.S. and world, Illinois is still in the first phase of its program. Here’s where the state stands.
View ArticleRep. Adam Kinzinger praises law enforcement defense of US Capitol on Jan. 6,...
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger criticizes fellow Republicans for trying to block congressional probe of Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol as select committee looking into the insurrection opens hearings.
View ArticleChicago police looking for man suspected of sexually assaulting 7-year-old...
Police say man broke into the girl's room through the window
View ArticleKane County police searching for inmate who escaped during transport
Kane County police agencies are searching for an inmate who escaped from a vehicle while he was being transported to the county jail.
View ArticleGamma, delta, lambda – here’s your guide to the Greek alphabet of the...
Gamma, delta, lambda. Here's a guide to COVID-19 variants and what you should know about them.
View ArticleServices set for veteran Dolton firefighter as family awaits autopsy results
Visitation will be held Friday and Saturday for a veteran Dolton firefighter who died earlier this month while on vacation in the Dominican Republic
View ArticleChicago aldermen debate halts to no-knock search warrants and police gang...
Mayor Lightfoot changed search warrant rules after the wrongful raid at Anjanette Young's home.
View ArticleIllinois repeals law criminalizing HIV and expands coverage for infertility...
An Illinois law that made individuals with HIV liable for criminal prosecution if they failed to inform partners before unprotected sex was repealed on Tuesday
View ArticleSylvia Shepherd, worked on section to teach children how to use the Tribune...
Sylvia Shepherd covered neighborhood news and worked in the Chicago Tribune’s educational services group.
View ArticleChicago travel advisory expanded to 14 states with surging COVID-19 cases;...
The city is likely to reach 200 new average daily cases soon.
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