Chicago issues indoor mask advisory for everyone over 2; COVID-19 cases up...
Risk of hospitalization for Illinois' unvaccinated has nearly tripled in three weeks, a Tribune analysis shows.
View ArticleAnnual Northbrook Days festival to return, marking 97th year of fundraising
After a hiatus in 2020, when it was canceled to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Northbrook Days festival is back from Aug. 4-8 for its 97th year of fundraising.
View ArticleLollapalooza 2021, Day 2: Friday brings a new focus on masks, though most...
A few more Lolla concertgoers inside the gates seemed to be wearing masks than the day before, but they were still much in the minority.
View ArticleImani and Siewka are the latest members of the Montrose Beach piping plover...
For now, the two chicks remain under Monty and Rose’s watch. They’re likely to fly south in a few weeks.
View ArticleLollapalooza 2021: Twitter reports from Day 2
We’ll be at Lollapalooza all weekend long. Follow along for day 2 updates from our team at the festival.
View ArticleAt least 17 wounded in city shootings since Friday night, Chicago police say
At least 17 people have been wounded in city shootings since Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning, including an attack at a park in Woodlawn neighborhood on the South Side, Chicago police say.
View ArticleLollapalooza is biggest stage yet for up-and-coming Atlanta hip hop artist...
In March, Mason learned that he would be performing at this year’s Lollapalooza music festival. He didn’t yet know that it would be the largest crowd he’d ever perform in front of.
View ArticleLollapalooza 2021: Day 3 opens with new mask rules and Saturday crowds
Lollapalooza opened Saturday for what is typically the busiest day of the four-day festival, with the sun out, temperatures rising and new rules in place requiring masks in all indoor spaces on...
View ArticleMusicians say TikTok is a ‘launching pad’ for their careers. Lollapalooza’s...
Lollapalooza's lineup is shaped by the trending videos and artists on the video app TikTok.
View ArticleLollapalooza 2021: Twitter reports from Saturday
We’ll be at Lollapalooza all weekend long. Follow along for day 3 updates from our team at the festival.
View ArticleChicago weather: High waves, dangerous swimming conditions and a cool start...
In the Chicago area, Lake Michigan may see waves between 3 and 6 feet high, said National Weather Service meteorologist Ricky Castro.
View ArticleWatch live: Mayor Lightfoot, Dr. Arwady provide update on COVID-19 in Chicago
Chicago public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady provides an update on COVID-19. Watch live here.
View ArticleAt least 2 dead in separate Englewood car crashes, 1 of them a hit-and-run,...
Two people were killed in two unrelated car crashes in the span of a few hours in Englewood overnight, according to Chicago police.
View ArticleLollapalooza 2021: Twitter reports from the final day
We’ll be at Lollapalooza all weekend long. Follow along for day 4 updates from our team at the festival.
View ArticleCity leaders have no ‘current plans to close down Chicago again’ but ‘we need...
“In Chicago, we can be open and be careful at the same time,” Arwady said.
View ArticleLollapalooza Day 4: DaBaby is out after homophobic comments. Festival makes...
Young Thug, previously slated for 4 p.m. on the T-Mobile stage, will take DaBaby's spot, with Chicago rapper G Herbo taking over T-Mobile stage afternoon duties on Day 4 of Lollapalooza.
View ArticleMan charged with DUI, Scott’s Law violation in incident that injured Illinois...
A trooper was directing traffic after a three-vehicle crash when a side mirror on a red Ford clipped the trooper's shoulder, officials said.
View ArticleAmmonia leak causes Wheeling pizza factory evacuation
An ammonia leak shut down a Wheeling pizza factory and sent three people to area hospitals, fire officials say.
View ArticleTwo injured when 62-foot boat runs aground at Northerly Island
The Chicago Police Marine Unit rescued all six passengers on the boat, the agency said on social media Sunday morning.
View Article22 people shot Saturday into Sunday morning, 3 fatally, as Chicago police...
Chicago police released the July crime statistics, showing more than 100 homicides were committed during the month for the second straight year.
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