Broadway comedy hit “Oh Mary!” is bringing its tour to Chicago. The Tony Award-winning hit will make its way to Chicago in 2027, Broadway i...
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Trial of Chicago man accused of putting bounty on top Border Patrol leader sent to jury
The fate of a Chicago man accused of using Snapchat to circulate a $10,000 bounty on the life of a top Border Patrol commander rests in a fe...
Chicago Public Schools announces all schools closed Friday ahead of extremely cold conditions
Chicago Public Schools, the largest school district in the state, announced Thursday afternoon it would be shut down Friday “ due to severe ...
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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 too...
Metra will reduce service Friday ahead of extreme cold snap
Chicago-area transit users will see reduced service on Metra train lines Friday as the agency aims to protect its infrastructure amid an ext...
Here's who's running for governor of Illinois in the 2026 election
The 2026 election is going to be a busy time for Illinois voters, with numerous members of Congress not seeking reelection and with a hotly ...
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
This Chicago sandwich is among the 7 ‘best' sandwiches in North America, Michelin says
The prestigious Michelin Guide has released a list of the seven “best” sandwiches in North America, and one of them can be found at a Chicag...
Watch Live: Trump speaks at White House press briefing to mark first year of second term
President Donald Trump is expected to appear at Tuesday’s White House press briefing to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of his se...
Monday, January 19, 2026
The U.S. political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King...
Bears stadium saga: Where do things stand as team's season comes to an end?
The Chicago Bears’ season has come to a close, and while the team isn’t ready to talk about their future yet, one storyline continues to lin...
Pileup involving up to 100 cars reported on Michigan highway: ‘Avoid driving today'
A pileup involving as many as 100 cars was reported Monday, shutting down a western Michigan highway and leaving many drivers stranded in da...
Italian fashion great Valentino dies at home in Rome at 93
Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” — were fashion s...
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Bears' game weather forecast to contain cold temps, chance of snow
Temperatures in Los Angeles have been in the 70s and 80s in recent days, but the Rams will be in for a rude shock when they face the Chicago...
One dead, four injured in Lake Shore Drive crash
A driver lost control of his car and crashed on DuSable Lake Shore Drive early Sunday, killing a passenger and injuring the driver and three...
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Northwestern study of long COVID patients shows how an app can track recovery
Grace Huffman-Gottschling tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022 and has suffered from long COVID ever since. She had previously been diagnos...
Bears and Rams among final 8 in NFL playoffs. Full bracket here
While the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams will go head-to-head off in the NFL playoffs on Sunday, they aren’t the only ones eyeing post-...
Flying soon without a REAL ID? TSA to roll out $45 fee in coming weeks
Airline passengers who don’t possess a REAL ID or passport should soon expect to pay an additional fee to get through airport security. Sta...
Friday, January 16, 2026
Are Illinois schools open on Monday? What's open and closed on MLK Jr. Day for 2026
The federal holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 19, and some Illinois schools — including the state’s largest distri...
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that don't back U.S. controlling Greenland
President Donald Trump suggested Friday that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the U.S. controlling Greenland, a mess...