Man, 47, Critically Wounded in Douglas Shooting Amid Chicago's Violent Saturday, Chicago

Northwestern, University of Chicago drop in U.S. News college rankings

Some of Illinois’ most notable universities shifted slightly in national rankings while remaining among the nation’s top ...

Chicago Bull forward Caleb Wilson suddenly emerges as Rookie of the Year favorite

The Chicago Bulls are just a few weeks away from beginning their 2026-27 campaign. Media day is set for September 28th where ...

Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says sticky supply shocks mean tougher choices ahead

Chicago Fed's Austan Goolsbee says persistent supply shocks force tougher Fed choices - higher rates may be needed, risking ...

WeDriveU and Northwestern University Celebrate First Anniversary for Hybrid Electric Transit Buses

State-of-the-Art Fleet and Technology Initiative Powers Clean, Quiet, Safe Mobility This project is a great example of ...

University of Chicago, Berkeley and Columbia Rewrite AI Rules for Law Students

University of Chicago, Berkeley and Columbia introduce new AI rules as US law schools balance legal reasoning with technology training.

Chicago Cubs Receive Alex Bregman Update Before Marlins Series

The Chicago Cubs received an update on Alex Bregman's injury ahead of their upcoming series against the Miami Marlins.

Santander Bank, Washington Capital Provide $113M Debt for Chicago Office Conversion

The 25-story Chicago office tower at 500 N. Michigan Ave is being converted into 384 units of mixed-use housing.

Man killed, teen hurt in South Shore shooting, Chicago police say

A man was killed and a teen was hurt in a South Shore shooting on Saturday, Chicago police said. ABC7 Chicago is now ...

Chicago River Swim canceled due to weather-related safety concerns; Flood Warning for parts of area

On Sunday morning, officials announced that the Chicago River Swim was canceled because of weather-related concerns.

Chicago River Swim canceled due to weather concerns

The Chicago River Swim launched last year, making it the first organized open-water swim in the Chicago River in 98 years.

Man, 47, Critically Wounded in Douglas Shooting Amid Chicago's Violent Saturday

A 47-year-old man is fighting for his life after a predawn shooting in Douglas — one of at least eight Chicago shootings that same morning.

Benet wins Chicago Catholic League boys golf tournament championship: Monday’s Suburban Life sports roundup

Led by individual champion Jack Quil, the Benet boys golf team won the Chicago Catholic League tournament title on Monday.

The Rundown: Our guide to the 2026 school board elections

The announcement comes after last year’s prolonged debate over school closures that ultimately led to the shutdown of Kingsley Elementary School and a $6 million cut in operational expenses. In 2024, ...

Illinois High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Sept. 21, 2026)

East St. Louis remains firmly entrenched at No. 1 in the latest Illinois high school football rankings, but there was plenty of movement behind the Flyers after ...

News Briefs: Scarecrow Fest is back Friday; Big Blue Swim School reopens; Winnetka pet adoption event on Saturday

Fall really gets going this Friday, Sept. 25, in Highland Park. The city’s annual Scarecrow Fest will take place from 4-8 p.m ...

Santander Bank, Washington Capital Provide $113M Debt for Chicago Office Conversion

The 25-story Chicago office tower at 500 N. Michigan Ave is being converted into 384 units of mixed-use housing.

What you need to know about Chicago’s historic school board election

This fall, Chicago voters are choosing members for the city’s first fully elected school board. There are 20 board seats up for grabs, plus voters citywide will pick a board president. Early voting ...

Adelante Chicago-Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Adelante Chicago Cristo Rey Jesuit High School started as a very small school in Pilsen but its unique approach to preparing its students for higher education has spread nationwide. To learn more ...

HVAC issues, flooding keep East Chicago school closed

The timeline for students to return to storm-damaged Lincoln Elementary is mid-to-late October, School City of East Chicago ...

Chicago School Bus Aide Released After Student Fires Gun

A school bus aide charged after a 12-year-old boy found his gun and fired it through a bus window was released under court-ordered conditions Wednesday, reported CBS News.

Should Chicago close more schools? Candidates for school board president diverge on key issue

The candidate backed by the Chicago Teachers Union opposes school closures. Two are open to closing schools, but only after ...

Chicago school bus aide released on conditions after 12-year-old boy grabbed gun, fired shot on bus

A school bus aide charged in connection with a shooting on a bus in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood was set to appear in ...

4 takeaways from the WTTW Chicago school board president forum

Candidates Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, Victor Henderson, and Sendhil Revuluri sounded off on issues ranging from ...