Infant stabbed, killed in Gage Park, Chicago

Some suburban mayors push back on Pritzker's affordable housing initiative

There is growing opposition to one of the signature pieces of legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing for this year.

3 killed, 2 others critically hurt in Hobart crash involving semi: police, fire officials

A 19-year-old, 9-year-old and 5-year-old were killed early Friday morning in a crash in northwest Indiana.

Paolo Cherchi, distinguished Romance philologist and devoted teacher, 1937-2026

A scholar of extraordinary range, Cherchi guided generations of UChicago students with rigor, curiosity and care ...

After entering the Chicago suburbs, Dutch Bros is coming to Rockford

Dutch Bros is entering the Chicagoland market with a new cafe this week. Check out the chain's other planned openings in ...

Infant stabbed, killed in Gage Park

An infant was stabbed in Gage Park Friday morning and died later. Police responded to the 3000 block of West 59th Street at ...

Oregon’s top high school girls lacrosse players: Meet the state’s best midfielders

Here’s a look at which midfielders statewide have been the best of the best in Oregon high school girls lacrosse in 2026.

Valerie Nicholson, a music education icon, set to retire after 40 years at Prairie State College

Valerie Nicholson, who started the Prairie State College Jazz Festival and impacted thousands of musicians, retiring after 40 ...

What to Know About Hantavirus — Local Risk, Response and Readiness

As of May 13, the World Health Organization reported eight confirmed cases related to the MV Hondius cruise ship, along with one inconclusive and two probable cases. Meanwhile, public health officials ...

‘Off Campus’ stars on if they’re ready to be the next ‘Heated Rivalry’ – and Season 2

Off Campus” star Belmont Cameli said he and Ella Bright will be in future seasons. “At the end of the season, they’ve decided ...

Man shot in the head, critically injured while getting out of truck in Pullman: police

A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head while getting out of his truck on the city's South Side on ...

UChicago offers free tuition for some students as college costs skyrocket, especially for private institutions

The cost of attending a private nonprofit university rose faster last year than it did for public universities. Some schools ...

America at 250: How Chicago businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education

In the early 1900s, a brilliant Chicago businessman set the standard for corporate success and used his fortune to help ...

At Chicago’s Field Museum, Pacific Island history lessons are on display

The Field Museum in Chicago is helping to fill educational gaps by providing resources and trips to teachers to learn about ...

Illinois DOT targets young engineering talent with student loan assistance

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced this week it will soon repay up to $60,000 in student loans for eligible ...

CPS high school under fire for slavery-themed play

NBC 5 Investigates has received video of African American students at a South Side high school performing a re-enactment of a ...

Paolo Cherchi, distinguished Romance philologist and devoted teacher, 1937-2026

A scholar of extraordinary range, Cherchi guided generations of UChicago students with rigor, curiosity and care ...

Notre Dame football recruiting: 5-star DL David Folorunsho commits to the Irish

Notre Dame lands a big fish from the Windy City next to Lake Michigan.

Top aide for Mayor Johnson pokes holes in Chicago's Bears stadium rivals, contends city not yet sidelined

Senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee said even if the Illinois General Assembly approves the massive property tax break and the ...

Teachers are in denial about what their profession has become

Talk to your children in restaurants and teach them how to behave rather than handing them the panacea of a phone to play ...

CPS chief subpoenaed to testify before U.S. House on how schools teach gender identity, sexual content

The U.S. House education committee is compelling CPS Supt. Macquline King to appear before members of Congress at a hearing ...

Oregon’s top high school girls lacrosse players: Meet the state’s best midfielders

Here’s a look at which midfielders statewide have been the best of the best in Oregon high school girls lacrosse in 2026.

Notre Dame Recruiting Roundup: Irish Stay Hot On The Trail

The Irish bolster their 2027 class by landing two massive offensive tackles, including a crucial flip from UCLA, while ...

Extremely Local News: American eel found in the Chicago River

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago ...