With Lollapalooza starting in 2 days, city urges anyone with COVID-19...
"I can’t promise" there won't be COVID cases "associated with Lolla," Chicago's top doctor said.
View ArticleProtesters rally at Little Village Target distribution center
A protest organized by the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization was held near a Target distribution center in a warehouse owned by Hilco Redevelopment Partners.
View ArticleLittle Village residents protest opening of Target warehouse they say will...
The warehouse, called Exchange 55, is a symbol of environmental racism in a city where people of color bear the brunt of industry, protesters said.
View ArticleBoy, 17, faces charges in connection with fatal South Side shooting,...
A 17-year-old boy is facing charges including first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in May, according to Chicago police.
View ArticleLawsuit that challenged marijuana licensing process in Illinois is dropped,...
Sozo Illinois dropped its lawsuit challenging the cannabis business licensing process in Illinois, clearing the way for lotteries to award the licenses beginning Thursday.
View ArticleChicago firefighter charged with sexual assault is allowed to return to work...
A Chicago firefighter was allowed to return to work after he was charged with sexually assaulting and hitting a woman with whom he’s going through a divorce, the Tribune has confirmed.
View Article2 innocent bystanders, 16-year-old among 7 shot in Chicago overnight, 1 fatally
Two women in their 20s who were grazed by stray bullets and a 16-year-old boy were among seven people shot Tuesday night into Wednesday in Chicago, police said.
View ArticleDaywatch: What the CDC mask guidelines mean for Chicago, city expands travel...
Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.
View ArticleInbound Eisenhower backed up after crash at Damen, all lanes closed, state...
All lanes were closed and the inbound Eisenhower was backed up early Wednesday during the morning commute after a crash near Damen Avenue overnight, officials said.
View ArticleFormer federal prosecutor named to investigate conduct of State’s Attorney...
A onetime federal prosecutor and top lawyer for Boeing was appointed Wednesday as special prosecutor to investigate potential wrongdoing by current and former Cook County prosecutors in the case of...
View ArticleSylvan Lake Dam may get $1.3 million renovation
Sylvan Lake Dam could get $1.3 million in federal funding aimed at preventing the 100-year-old embankment dam from failing and putting nearby communities at risk.
View ArticleChicago Teachers Union protest outside CPS headquarters
Chicago Teachers Union members protest outside Chicago Board of Eduction meeting.
View ArticleCelebrating Mass in the street
St. Agnes of Bohemia Catholic Church, 2651 South Central Park Ave. in Chicago, is celebrating Masses in neighborhood streets through the end of July in an effort to bring the Gospel message of peace...
View ArticleChicago police fatally shot a Calumet City man, 55, who pointed a gun at...
A Calumet City man, 55, was fatally shot at a barbecue restaurant Tuesday during an encounter with Chicago police officers assigned to a fugitive apprehension unit, officials said.
View ArticleDerecho could hit Chicago tonight, bringing strong winds and potential...
“Particularly damaging” storms could hit Chicago late Wednesday night after tracking a path across parts of the Midwest, according to the National Weather Service.
View ArticleThe efficiency behind Amazon and the idea behind HelloFresh: How one Chicago...
"My organisation will never make anybody feel like just because they're struggling, that they deserve the lowest quality of food," said Dion Dawson, 31, who created Dion's Chicago Dream.
View ArticleJohn Oliver broke down housing discrimination on the latest ‘Last Week...
On the latest episode of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight,” John Oliver explored the issue of housing discrimination and affordable housing access. Here’s how the Tribune has covered it in the Chicago area.
View ArticleLittle Village residents hold street Masses, pray for an end to violence
This summer the religious ceremonies have been specifically important because the community was harshly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and as it continues to be impacted by street violence.
View Article6-year-old girl dies in suspected DUI crash in Kendall County
Lily Hicks was taken to Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, where she died, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
View Article626 groups now qualify for upcoming lottery to win marijuana store licenses...
The number of applicants qualified for the upcoming lottery for new marijuana store licenses in Illinois jumped to 626 as a result of a rescoring of their applications and lowering the qualifying...
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