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Museums and Zoos

1 year ago

Two heavyweights from different eras combine in the Field's newest exhibition: Pokémon Fossil Museum

13 hours ago

Veteran firefighter Steven M. Decker remembered as mentor, father figure during funeral

14 hours ago

Chicago U.S. attorney says he's reviewing other cases that might have been tainted like the 'Broadview Six'

8 hours ago

Dr. Olusimbo Ige out as Chicago health chief

8 hours ago

Food and Drink

1 year ago

Tears in Chicago's beer as bars serve final rounds of Schlitz to nostalgic drinkers

18 hours ago

Chicago-area homes back on Zillow after partial court victory

10 hours ago

White Sox' nine-run inning outweighs rare shaky start from Davis Martin for win over Giants

4 hours ago

High School Sports

2 months ago

St. Patrick football star David Folorunsho commits to Notre Dame

5 hours ago

Northwestern women's lacrosse team beats Johns Hopkins to return to NCAA title game

6 hours ago

Sun-Times staff and wire reports

1 month ago

Dear Abby: Stepmom feels left out of family updates by taciturn husband

22 hours ago

The Chicago Mini Crossword

5 months ago

Natalie Y. Moore

9 months ago

Write on: 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' delights, digs into news industry's struggles

22 hours ago

From Chicago to Gaza: Wear The Peace opens school for Palestinian children

6 days ago

Drones are everywhere, but rules governing them remain invisible

7 days ago

Housing and Development

1 year ago

City program to rehab more than 30 properties on the South and West sides is back

8 hours ago

Chicago beaches open for summer amid high waves, dangerous currents

15 hours ago

Murals and Mosaics

1 year ago

West Ridge mural that celebrates Holi led to an unexpected connection

17 hours ago

After cop was shot, search for car keys delayed care

19 hours ago

Here's who's running for Chicago's first-ever elected school board president

22 hours ago

After Chicago cop was shot, frantic search for car keys delayed care, newly obtained video shows

19 hours ago

Peter Nickeas | Illinois Answers Project

1 month ago

Casey Toner | Illinois Answers Project

1 month ago

This CHA resident waited years for safe housing. There are hundreds more like her.

6 days ago

'Die-80': Life and death near southwest suburbs' booming warehouse hub

11 days ago

Illinois politicians spend millions in campaign funds on meals, sometimes at swanky restaurants

8 days ago

Springfield's year-long push to clamp down on insurance rates nears end

22 hours ago

American robins' numbers are on the decline. Here's why and what that might mean.

20 hours ago

Chicago Tribune reaches deal to buy suburban Daily Herald

1 day ago

Indiana deputy shot at hospital by Chicago man, officials say

10 hours ago

Man, 74, fatally shot in Auburn Gresham

10 hours ago

Man charged with shooting at cops, woman in South Chicago

15 hours ago

13-year-old boy shot in his head, critically wounded in South Shore

15 hours ago

Arts and Culture

3 months ago

Summer festival season is here. Get ready for your security screening.

2 days ago

Courtney Kueppers | WBEZ

1 year ago

Sueños Music Festival returns to Grant Park with Fuerza Regida and food galore

2 days ago

Chicago festival Warm Love Cool Dreams returns with Courtney Barnett, Toro y Moi and Tortoise

2 days ago

Morgan Ciocca | Vocalo

2 days ago

Forever Mine Music Festival will debut in Chicago in May with Keyshia Cole, Kaytranada, Kelly Rowland, Monica

2 days ago

Movies and TV

4 years ago

With final season of 'The Chi,' Lena Waithe and cast bid 'hard goodbye' to 8 years of South Side stories

22 hours ago

Starry 'Late Show' finale sends Stephen Colbert through a wormhole

1 day ago

Tim O'Malley, actor who danced, joked and sang about addiction on stage in 'Godshow,' dies at 68

1 day ago

Common, Beach Bunny, Babyface to headline Taste of Chicago's return to prime summertime spot

1 day ago

Rookie reliever Tyler Davis earning trust in White Sox' bullpen

5 hours ago

Bulls coaching vacancy living up to the promise of casting a wide net

9 hours ago

Teen sets Kane County Cougars' bus ablaze in Winnipeg

9 hours ago

With Matt Shaw on IL, Cubs call up top prospect Pedro Ramirez, but don't expect to see him much

9 hours ago

Another day, another dud for Cubs' bats in sixth straight loss: Can nothing end teamwide drought?

9 hours ago

Casinos and Gambling

5 months ago

The key to my lucrative betting? How about cyclist Tadej Pogacar

16 hours ago

Bears coaches have a simple message to QB Caleb Williams this offseason: 'Do less'

16 hours ago

Bears focused on what they've got after failing to add help at D-end

1 day ago

Bears rival Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after the 2026 NFL season

2 days ago

Bulls championship banner, Michael Jordan rookie jersey are up for auction

12 hours ago

The Bulls' Bryson Graham makes first two front office hires official

3 days ago

Bulls headline the list of winners and losers coming out of the combine

7 days ago

Horoscope for Saturday, May 23, 2026

4 hours ago

Horoscope for Friday, May 22, 2026

1 day ago

Dear Abby: Happy date clouded with sad reminders of late mother

1 day ago

Severe weather causing delays at airports as thunderstorms move through Chicago area

4 days ago

Few Chicago residents buy flood insurance, but should they?

5 days ago

Parks and Nature

1 month ago

Beachgoers have mixed feelings about Chicago Park District's new automated parking gates

13 days ago

Plan Commission approves more than 300 residential units for West Side

1 day ago

For Chicago's immigrant workforce, new rules, backlogs make getting, keeping a work permit harder

1 day ago

Thousands of Zillow listings in Chicago have vanished. Here's why

2 days ago

City Council approves compromise that freezes hourly pay for tipped workers

2 days ago

2026 farmers market guide for Chicago's suburbs

2 days ago

Here's your 2026 guide to farmers markets throughout Chicago

2 days ago

High School Baseball

1 day ago

Taft beats Young to win Public League baseball title at Wrigley

1 day ago

High School Football

1 month ago

Mount Carmel receiver Quentin Burrell commits to Michigan

7 days ago

High School Basketball

4 years ago

Some observations ahead of the first live period of the spring for prep basketball

8 days ago

Illinois, Brad Underwood agree to new contract terms

7 days ago

RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern

11 days ago

Lane Kiffin says Ole Miss' racial history made it difficult to recruit Black football players

11 days ago

Bulls' Josh Giddey hoping clean-up surgery on ankle allows him time to clean up game

9 days ago

Bulls defy the lottery odds and move up to No. 4 as the rebuild begins

12 days ago

Bulls new man in charge Bryson Graham on the clock in Sunday's lottery

14 days ago

Blackhawks need to be aggressive with trade offers if any stars hit market this summer

5 days ago

Analyzing Blackhawks' draft options: Could Ivar Stenberg fall to No. 4 pick?

12 days ago

Blackhawks to sign acclaimed Russian forward prospect Roman Kantserov to NHL contract

14 days ago

From O'Hare to the hospital, here's how Chicago is preparing for Ebola

1 day ago

Nation and World

11 months ago

Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move

2 days ago

U.S. agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

3 days ago

Trump administration gives Illinois nearly $300 million to replace toxic lead pipes

2 days ago

Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with harmful microplastics

2 days ago

More Latinos are homeless in Illinois, spurred by Texas busing migrants to Chicago, report finds

2 days ago

Construction worker dies in fall from roof in Palatine

1 day ago

DuPage County correctional officer accused of sharing child sexual abuse material

2 days ago

A dozen farmers markets in Chicago and the suburbs worth a visit

2 days ago

Lockdown lifted at West Chicago Community High School after threat deemed unfounded

3 days ago

Race is on for Chicago's first fully elected school board

4 days ago

Northwestern names head of Purdue as next president

4 days ago

Celebrating Cleveland's World Series loss to the Cubs? That's a mistake by the lake

16 hours ago

Unbinding the shackles the Founding Fathers warned about

22 hours ago

Numbers don't lie: Trump's corrupt streak tanking United States

21 hours ago

Chicago's Memorial Day Massacre strikes a nerve nearly 90 years later

3 days ago

Pritzker's BUILD plan prioritizes development over affordability

9 days ago

Stop burdening working families; tax wealth and corporate profits fairly

10 days ago

Letters to the Editor

7 years ago

Recycling standards bill won't be a waste

22 hours ago

Focus on domestic violence causes, complexities to prevent it

2 days ago

Housing support for people leaving prison benefits everyone

4 days ago

Thieves haul ATM from gas station in Bronzeville smash-and-grab

12 hours ago

2 men critically wounded in Chatham shooting

14 hours ago

West Englewood fire deaths ruled homicides; loved ones, neighbors mourn

1 day ago

Meet Chicago's new deputy mayor for community safety

14 hours ago

WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, May 22, 2026: Charges dropped against 'Broadview Six' activists, tipped minimum wage increase delayed and more

15 hours ago

What does the Chicago Federal Reserve do for you?

1 day ago

Ask The Mayor, May 2026: Parking meters, $732 million CPS deficit, city budget woes and more

1 day ago

Tips on managing your money in turbulent economic times

2 days ago