We went to a garden party — in chef Rick Bayless’s back yard
On a lovely evening earlier this month, my husband and I drove to Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, parked…
Muralist transforming white wall into huge painting at Block 59
When starting a new painting, most artists face a blank canvas set on an easel. Usually, they can…
Chicago weather: Thunderstorms possible Tuesday with hail
National Weather Service officials are expecting possible thunderstorms with winds up to 60 mph and large hail Tuesday…
31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026
Summer in Chicago means festival season, with every weekend bringing celebrations ranging from block parties to giant concerts.…
Chicago Tribune strikes 11th-hour deal to buy Daily Herald
It took several full-page ads, an 11th-hour bid and ostensibly a premium price, but Tribune Publishing has swooped…
Chicago is home to inaugural FECK Awards ceremony by Chaz Ebert
Chaz Ebert recently disqualified two household names, former U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (a…
Several hundred Chicago-area high students walkout in ICE protest
Several hundred high school students from Proviso Township District 209 walked out of their classrooms Wednesday morning in…
Jayden Wright picks Eastern Illinois
When Benet senior guard Jayden Wright committed to Eastern Illinois, it was a cause for celebration in his…
Andrew Boutros approved as Chicago’s US attorney
In a formerly rare move that’s a sign of unusual times at the Justice Department, a panel of…
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza not running for reelection
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she would not run for a fourth term in 2026 as the…