Five out of six schools that participated in the 2023 Pride Parade were denied entry this year, and teachers see irony in exclusion from “one of the most inclusive places that you can go.”
Eleven people were shot in an attack Saturday at a family celebration. A 9-year-old girl was killed. The family pushed back on online reports that they were involved in gangs.
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Milas is performing thorugh May 5 at Steppenwolf Theatre’s Merle Ruskin Garage Space.
A 34-year-old man was found on the sidewalk in the 200 block of East 111th Street at about 10 p.m., police said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died.
When a child is reeling from stress, trauma or hardship, the thinking part of their brain shuts down. Our money should be spent on high-dosage tutoring and other individualized approaches that are effective against illiteracy.
On Earth Day 2024, companies have a chance to show genuine support for the transition to an economy based on green energy. Federal tax credits and other incentives for manufacturing are helping to fuel the transition — and create thousands of new jobs.
Thinking ahead to your next few meals? Here are some main dishes and sides to try.
The Cubs beat the Diamondbacks in 11 innings.
The veteran defenseman isn’t sure why, but his play and production improved significantly after Jan. 13 the last two seasons.
Mr. Grossman was the principal writer of the 1967 Illinois Housing Development Act, which established the Illinois Housing Development Authority to finance affordable housing across Illinois. He also hosted an early coffee at his Hyde Park home for Barack Obama when he was running for state Senate.
The high court is reviewing a law that’s popular among federal prosecutors — including those pursuing former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
The Cubs are coming off a series victory in Seattle that was made possible by staunch defense.
The vision for the team’s future became clearer after Monday night when it selected South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso (No. 3) and LSU forward Angel Reese (No. 7). This draft was the Sky’s chance to kick-start their next era.
In her fifth season, she averaged 14.2 points and 2.9 rebounds for the Zags. Maxwell’s addition sets up an even more competitive training camp in Chicago.
In a news release, the company said Chris Crane will be remembered for his ‘transformational milestones’ on safety and equity, specifically related to his work in the nuclear energy field.
Holtzman played 15 seasons in the major leagues from 1965-1979, beginning and ending his career with the Cubs.
The Sky acquired the No. 7 pick from the Lynx in exchange for the No. 8 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, forward Sika Koné, a 2025 second-round pick and the right to swap 2026 first-round picks. Additionally, the Sky received the rights to forward Nikolina Milic.
Monday night was the third time in franchise history that the Sky selected third overall in the WNBA Draft.
Fans interested in seeing Clark and the Indiana Fever in Chicago will have to wait until June.
The Indiana Fever’s season opener is May 14 on the road against the Connecticut Sun.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and others showed off their style at the 2024 WNBA Draft in Brooklyn.
Lyric Jackson was brought to West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park with bruises on her face about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Chicago police said. She later died. An autopsy showed she died as a result of abuse.
Suzuki was off to an impressive start offensively.
The appointment of James Montgomery comes three weeks after chair Don Shelton and board member LeAnn Miller resigned. Miller oversaw the decision to release Crosetti Brand, who then allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend and killed her 11-year-old son Jayden Perkins.
Max Stassi was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Ald. Brendan Reilly said he’s concerned paying a settlement to Bryan Mejia, who suffered a fractured leg and torn ACL, will invite protesters expected for the Democratic National Convention to wreak havoc, then bombard the city with lawsuits.
Reed fired at the officers first, prompting them to fire back. He turned a traffic stop into a violent incident, a reader from Irving Park writes.
At a ribbon-cutting on Monday, the Illinois Secretary of State made it clear he wants to call it a DMV.
The demonstration was part of a global “economic blockade to free Palestine,” according to organizers. Protesters also took to the streets in the San Francisco Bay Area, on the Brooklyn Bridge and Interstate 5 in Eugene, Oregon.
Relatives of Ariana Molina have set up a GoFundMe account after Ariana was killed Saturday during a confirmation celebration with her family. Ten other people, including her mother, were wounded. Police blame gangs for the shooting.