The best August 2027 events in Chicago

We may be savoring our last full month of summer in Chicago, but the fun is far from over. August brings with it some of Chicago’s best seasonal events, from Northalsted Market Days and Grant Park ...

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Highs — and lows — of the magnificent Chicago Theatre

The marquee of the Chicago Theatre is a dazzling icon of the city that has hosted film premieres, film festivals, fashion ...

Chicago announces Labor Day weekend safety plan, with focus on events, violence prevents and water safety

Chicago police and community groups are getting their safety plans into order as the Labor Day weekend begins.

‘Chicago Fire’, ‘Chicago P.D.’ & ‘Chicago Med’ Renewed By NBC For 2026-27 Season

NBC has kicked off its drama series renewals with a collective pickup of the OneChicago franchise, from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. The renewal, which had been fully expected, follows ...

Accel Entertainment Evaluates Chicago Market Opportunities Following City’s VGT Announcement

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accel Entertainment, (NYSE: ACEL) (“Accel” or “the Company”), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state ...

NFC South standings: Falcons bailed out by NFL's worst division

The Falcons weren't the only NFC South team to struggle in Week 1.

Daily Horoscope for September 15, 2026

Midday nudges us to choose our priorities. At 2:34 pm EDT, Venus in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, so values, money, and ...

Governor JB Pritzker reflects on Operation Midway Blitz: ‘communities are not back to normal’

It’s been just over a year since the start of President Donald Trump’s enhanced immigration crackdown in Chicago dubbed ...

Block Party | Why the Bears offensive performance should be the expectation | Chicago Sports Tonight

Cassie Carlson and Sam Panayotovich are joined by Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer on Chicago Sports Tonight to recap an ...

Reviewing the Bears’ PFN grades from Week 1 vs. Panthers

The Bears came away from Week 1 victorious, marching into Carolina and picking up the 59-37 victory. The game marked the ...

UND hockey staff getting first looks at the team

UND's coaching staff has gotten its first few looks at the 2026-27 hockey team. Due to NCAA rule changes, coaches can be on the ice with the team earlier than in the past. "We're working out some ...

President Trump's surprise endorsement of GOP candidate Bailey reshapes Illinois governor's race

WASHINGTON (WLS) -- A spontaneous endorsement from President Donald Trump jolted the Illinois governor's race, catching ...

Death of man who died days after being shot in Uptown investigated as homicide: CPD

Jarrett Ceaser, 27, had been found shot in the 4900 block of North Sheridan Road at 8:27 p.m. on Sept. 4, police said. He ...

Lil Durk is now fighting racketeering charges. Here's why. (UPDATE)

Just weeks before Durk's murder-for-hire trial was supposed to start, prosecutors added racketeering to the mix. Here's how ...

Illinois bill would require gun manufacturers to help pay for gun violence costs

A first-of-its-kind proposal in Illinois would require gun manufacturers to help cover some of the costs associated with ...

How the Astros Should Feel About The Remaining Schedules

The Houston Astros face a relatively easy schedule for the final 12 games of the regular season with nine games coming against teams below .500. Their schedule ...

Can Darren Bailey actually beat JB Pritzker? What Illinois governor race polls say about his chances

Pritzker defeated Bailey by roughly 12 percentage points in 2022, winning nearly 55% of the vote. Can the former state ...