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The five-year tradition of AP U.S. History students receiving extra credit to man polling stations has grown to spark many students to develop lifelong passions for helping the electoral process.
Shoppers can visit the market Sunday and Nov. 15 at the Erie Family Health Center parking lot in Humboldt Park before it moves indoors for the winter.
A giant of 20th-century Black art, an innovative storefront show and moon-inspired imagery are among the current highlights of Chicago’s art scene.
Leonardo Rojas-Banda says federal immigration enforcement was a major factor in launching his campaign.
Now’s a good time to find deals in Chicago as breweries unload their supply ahead of a state law taking effect Nov. 12 banning the sale of THC drinks outside of dispensaries.
Alexi Giannoulias, Maria Pappas, Mike Quigley and George Cardenas have been in the sometimes awkward — although not uncommon — position of running for reelection while also running for Chicago mayor.
Al Cacciottolo, Skyler Cepek and Keith Judge have filed nominating papers for the seat.
Biggs, a former principal and current school board member, held a wide lead over former Chicago Teachers Union official Hilario Dominguez and attorney Victor Henderson.
The results appeared to set up a divided school board with about half aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union but led by a woman who gathered a broad mix of support
Chicago voters also overwhelmingly supported restoring gunshot detection technology and seeking compensation from the Trump administration in the aftermath of Operation Midway Blitz.
Patty Garcia was the preferred successor to the retiring congressman, who dropped his reelection bid, paving the way for her to lead the majority-Latino district.
Quigley will return to Congress in January while seeking to unseat Mayor Brandon Johnson in February.
Ford will be the district's first new leader in 30 years, replacing the retiring U.S. Rep. Danny Davis.
The billionaire Democrat's victory comes amid speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run and a midterm election in which he spent millions backing Democrats nationwide.
In the suit filed Monday, Douglas DePodesta accused Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros of telling superiors he was to blame for the failed "Broadview Six" prosecution.
Police said the 32-year-old man punched the firefighter during a confrontation Sunday in Greater Grand Crossing. He was later charged with aggravated battery and assault involving a firefighter.
More than a half-million Chicagoans have voted so far, with early voting numbers surpassing those of the 2022 elections.
Multiple polling places ran out of paper ballots — sometimes on more than one occasion — causing voters to queue in long lines to use the few electronic voting machines.
The festival showcasing films created by Black artists returns to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center Friday through Nov. 15 with 10 shorts as well as feature-length films.
Ticket On Sundays is an effort to put pressure on city crews to ticket owners of overflowing dumpsters on weekends with residents' help.
The bilingual festival runs Nov. 8-14 with poetry readings, live performances, art workshops, film screenings and more citywide.
A suburban mobile coffee shop will expand to Beverly with a kiosk location inside Church 103, a former Lutheran church which is now home to shops like Haven 1890 and The Studio Beverly.
Illinois and Chicago incumbents had a good night Tuesday with many races being called early.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is the first incumbent to face a challenge to their nominating petitions since 2007.
The Twelve Bars of Xmas crawl will return to Wrigleyville Dec. 12 for one final year under founder Christopher Festa. He did not say if it will continue without him.
The 35th annual festival and parade returns Saturday, Nov. 21 with live performances, floats, a fireworks spectacular and one million lights along Michigan Avenue.
Carlos Rivas, who is running for reelection in District 3b, was suspended after he was accused of unwanted touching of a coworker at UIC College Prep. The revelations come just days before Election Day.
Café Jon and Galleria — a cafe, gallery and event venue — is a collaboration between retired mechanic and artist Ruben Mandujano and his friend Uduimoh Umolu of Jon Basíl Tequila.
Pineapple upside-down cake, toasted French oak, cocktail-strength releases and loads of coffee highlight this crop of a highly hyped yet uniquely Chicago style.
Father-daughter duo Garland and Kamillah Lucas, who own the ice cream parlor and board game café, won $15,000 in the "Shark Tank" style South Side Pitch competition.
The neon letters spelling out “LOGAN” — not all of which light up properly — were removed for repairs and should be back up in mid-November, the owners said.
The 64-unit building will provide long-term housing and support for survivors of domestic violence. Construction is expected to take 20 months.
Opening in the former Proxi on Randolph Street, Palomino will focus on live-fire cooking and the flavors and techniques of the American West and South.
A $3 million state grant will help fund renovations at the health center's Rogers Park location.
Chicagoans can now drop off food scraps for composting at 40 locations citywide, including 21 library branches, as part of the city’s free program.
Brand-new shows and revivals of decades-old classics share the spotlight on Chicago stages this month.
Nearly $3 million in city funds were raised for the two projects, Ald. Gilbert Villegas said. Construction is slated to begin in 2027.
The tree will be cut and transported to Chicago Monday from Campton Hills. It'll light up Millennium Park Nov. 20-Jan. 10.
The pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish was removed while the Archdiocese of Chicago investigates a claim of "inappropriate physical contact and boundary violations involving an adult."
A picturesque Halloween capped an unusually sunny October. The first week of November wont be as lucky, with rain possible the next five days.
The man was driving on Western Avenue near Kennedy Park when he lost control and struck a tree, causing his electric car to catch fire, police said.
The nonprofit's last remaining retail location in Chicago will be in Pilsen after the Lake Street store closes Nov. 8.
The branch will open on Damen Avenue after the neighborhood's previous branch closed in early 2025, frustrating neighbors.
Festivals like Lollapalooza and Riot Fest leave sections of public parks closed for weeks, frustrating some residents. A ballot question is meant to be a conversation starter about alternatives, one alderman said.
With rents increasing by 40-60 percent in some cases as landlords compete with the market and high property taxes, neighbors want to see more protections for renters.
The 2025 film “The Good News” co-produced by local nonprofit Austin Coming Together was awarded at the 68th annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards.
The North Lawndale Employment Network has made inroads on preventing recidivism as well as providing cost savings, the report states.
The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
Ald. Walter Redmond Burnett, appointed last year after his father retired following 30 years in office, faces four challengers as he seeks his first election victory.
Scottish immigrants came to Chicago starting in the 1800s, bringing traditions like dressing in costume that evolved into one of our biggest holidays.
It could be the first time Reilly has faced a challenger on the ballot since being elected in 2007.
Concurrent bridge closures Downtown and on the North Side have disrupted daily life for commuters. Ald. Brendan Reilly called the project planning a "massive bureaucratic failure."
Join an Owl Prowl, go forest bathing along the Des Plaines River Trail, run in the 48th annual Turkey Trot Chicago and more.
The nonprofit has worked to promote the Portage Park neighborhood for 25 years, but the area's chamber of commerce has taken over much of that work.
Heartland Human Care Services plans to lay off its remaining employees Dec. 31, ending services for people facing poverty, displacement and injustice.
Each City Council member opted in to the annual pay raise that is tied to inflation. Mayor Brandon Johnson is not taking a pay bump.
Employee Raven Stubbs joined Sarah Hollenbeck as co-owner of the 47-year-old store last month after the previous co-owner, Lynn Moody, retired.
More headaches are on the way as similar work on the 110-year-old Lake Street Bridge will require service disruptions this spring.
There are about 108 Airbnbs in the ward, a higher concentration than citywide rentals. Resident feedback could prompt policy to limit new Airbnbs in the area.
Keep track of 2026 election results as they come in for the governor, Congress, Board of Education races — and more
The club's next all-inclusive gatherings are Thursday at City Farm on Division Street and Sunday at Sweet Luxury Suites Downtown.
"Fabric hoarder" Megan Lambert quit her corporate job to open the shop on Damen Avenue, which will also offer private lessons and "open sew" time.
Justin Lens and John Uzonyi’s home on South Winchester is hard to miss, from the giant spiderweb to inflatable creatures covering the lawn.
The city's planning department presented recommendations for improving a 6-mile section of the road at an open house as it continues to collect neighbor input.
Parades, fall fests and Día de Los Muertos celebrations are on deck this weekend.
On Saturday afternoon, the community will celebrate Don Cosentino and his family, who ran the neighborhood butcher shop for 35 years.
The Washington, D.C.-based deli, which has drawn criticism for its private equity backers, plans to open four or five more Chicago locations soon, its co-founder said.
Longtime Chicago politician George Cardenas’ campaign website, apparently written with heavy AI use, left citywide voter roll data available for anyone to download.
About a dozen candidates for the city’s first fully elected school board would consider closing or merging schools as enrollment declines. Most oppose any closures.
The “We Shall Rise” monument will honor the pioneering labor activist who got her start in Chicago.
Protesters rallied outside the Invest for Kids conference Downtown, opposing Amtrak’s proposed $915 million rail maintenance facility in Bridgeport and Chinatown.
The restaurant and bar, known for its staples of Jamaican cuisine, moved to the Harper Court development in 2014 after seven years in Lincoln Park.
The Mayor's Office has said a pilot for a ShotSpotter replacement could begin by early November, but police brass had few answers about the plan during budget hearings Wednesday.
High temperatures this month averaged above 70 degrees. The city will see rain and cooler temps starting Thursday, though Halloween looks mostly dry.
Officers responding to reports of a shooting around 2:40 a.m. Wednesday found two men with gunshot wounds outside on Lake Street, police said.
Full Pink and Green Line service is expected to be restored later this week, although an exact date and time has not been determined yet, officials said.
IMD Park is the first new public park in the Illinois Medical District in decades. It features a soaring COVID-19 monument, fitness areas, a playground and more.
Morales, a community organizer, educator and advocate, was rooted in Chicago’s Puerto Rican community and spent decades organizing for youth, education and racial justice.
The annual concert at Beat Kitchen will feature seven local bands performing as KISS, Eminem, Pearl Jam and more in support of nonprofit Intonation Music.
At least 13 businesses were damaged early Tuesday, leaving owners with shattered windows and costly repairs.
Park District crews are repairing damaged pavement and trail graphics along the 18-mile trail, which will remain open as work continues through the fall.
Bernard Street, a trick-or-treating hotspot where elaborate displays spill over from one house to the next, will welcome The Scrappy Rat Picnic and Variety Orchestra for the first time Saturday night.
Architect and Woodlawn resident Taylor Staten plans to open The Parke, a café and gallery, for the 2027-28 school year. A community meeting on the project is Nov. 5.
Nugent is in line for her third term after defeating opponents in 2019 and 2023.
The former police officer is in line for a second term after no challengers submitted petitions to run for the 10th Ward seat.
The incumbent alderman was the only person to file petitions for the 21st Ward seat. It will be his second term.
The first-term alderman beat six candidates to represent the 4th Ward at City Council. He now is in line for a second term after no challengers came forward.
Lee was appointed to the 11th Ward seat after the sitting alderman was convicted of tax fraud. She won reelection in 2023 and is seeking her second full term.
Lopez, one of the city's most vocal and polarizing politicians, is running for a fourth term to represent neighbors in Back of the Yards, Gage Park, Brighton Park and West Englewood.
Bahena has been endorsed by outgoing Ald. Michael Rodriguez, whom she's worked for since 2022. She was elected to a local police district council in 2023.
Lakefront land was first set aside for the park in 1987. It is slated to be completed by summer 2028.
The store continues the chain's expansion into denser neighborhoods and near public transportation. It is Chicago's second smaller format store.
Silverstein has represented the Far North Side ward since 2011. Seeking a fifth term in next year's election, this is the first time she'll run unopposed.
Restrictions on where and how long vendors can sell food and drink in Chicago continue to make it difficult to support their families, workers said.
Vasquez is seeking a third term after unseating a longtime incumbent in 2019 and cruising to victory in 2023.
West Edge Arts will feature at least 30 murals, a cafe, artist studios and classroom space geared toward young artists on the West Side.
Napolitano has been a vocal supporter of police officers and first responders, advocating for more resources for them, including keeping ShotSpotter.
The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. Monday in the 1700 block of South Union Avenue.
The alderman was first elected in 2019 and also ran unopposed in 2023.
The hospital’s labor and delivery department will be suspended Saturday, and a reopening date has not been set, hospital staff said.