At least four people were killed and five others were wounded in Chicago weekend shootings as of Saturday. The ages of the victims range from 14 to 64. In the first shooting of the weekend ...

It begins with the most concert-packed May in memory: Along with the first three of the aforementioned, Paul Simon is playing what’s likely his farewell Chicago show at Symphony Center ...

The Chicago Bears rolled the dice on a former Green Bay Packers draft pick last December when they signed defensive lineman Jonathan Ford to their roster. In return, Ford seized his limited ...

Chicago Public Schools spring break for 2025 began Monday, March 24, according to CPS' calendar. No school continues for students through Monday, March 31, listed as a school improvement day and a ...

Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a ...

If we saw it anew with fresh eyes, might we still think it’s grand? What makes for a good skyline, anyway? For starters, consider the design, density, variety and height. Each of these ...

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Follow the Chicago Bears as they kick off the 2025 offseason, holding the No. 10 overall pick in the draft. First, head to Indianapolis with Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson for VIP access at the NFL ...

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Home to one of the country's most impressive collections of impressionist and post-impressionist art (plus works from numerous other genres), the expansive Art Institute of Chicago features nearly ...