The 2025 UNCF Walk for Education Chicago is set to inspire community support for minority students. This annual event fuels scholarships, empowering youth to achieve higher education and brighter futures.
Chicago police report shootings and homicides have dropped by more than 30% in the first half of 2025, marking a significant decline in violent crime compared to the previous year.
Chicago Sports Network president and CEO Jason Coyle has stepped down. Former Marquee Sports Network GM Mike McCarthy will succeed him, as announced by the Chicago Sun-Times. Leadership transition aims to steer the network’s future direction.
Thomas Kerwin of bKL Architecture has been recognized in Crain’s Who’s Who in Chicago Business 2026. This honor highlights his influential role in shaping Chicago’s architectural landscape.
In Chicago, a massive deployment of immigration agents marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown, intensifying enforcement efforts in the city known for its immigrant communities, according to PBS.
ICE detained several U.S. citizens at a Chicago-area cemetery, officials confirmed. The incident has sparked questions about the agency’s detention practices and the circumstances leading to the arrests. More details are pending.
Former President Trump highlights a recent Oregon National Guard ruling as the Supreme Court considers a case on deploying troops to Chicago. The decision could impact federal intervention in local law enforcement.
Illinois has lowered the proficiency benchmarks for state math and reading tests, aiming to better reflect student performance and provide more accurate data for schools, officials announced Thursday.
Chicago police have charged a suspect months after the fatal shooting of a mother, officials announced. Prosecutors say the arrest follows a thorough investigation into the tragic incident. More details to follow.
The Chicago Bears have shown signs of a new killer instinct this season, closing out tight games with grit and determination. Analysts weigh in on whether this marks a lasting shift in the team’s mentality.
Chicago aims to close 2025 with its lowest violent crime rate in a decade, signaling progress in public safety efforts, Crain’s Chicago Business reports. Officials highlight ongoing strategies to sustain this downward trend.
Protesters clashed with law enforcement outside the Broadview ICE facility, resulting in multiple arrests and injuries to officers, WTTW reports. Tensions escalated as demonstrators voiced opposition to immigration policies.
Luther Burden III and Mack Hollins lead Sports Illustrated’s top wide receiver streamers for Week 17 in fantasy football. Along with three others, these players offer valuable late-season waiver options.
Federal workers in Chicago report emotional exhaustion amid ongoing government shutdown and a year of uncertainty. Many face financial strain and rising stress as the impasse drags on, impacting daily lives and morale.
Zoning has been approved for a new entertainment center in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, marking a key development aimed at boosting local economy and community engagement. Construction is expected to begin soon.
Former NYC schools chancellor is among finalists for the head of Chicago Public Schools, signaling a potential leadership shift in the nation’s third-largest district, according to Chalkbeat.
Marquis Terry has been charged in a kidnapping case as police issue an alert for a string of robberies in Little Village, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square, urging residents to stay vigilant. Authorities continue investigations.
The Chicago Bears secured a playoff berth after the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The win guarantees the Bears a postseason spot, setting the stage for a pivotal finish to the NFL season.
Despite a notable decline in violent crime, a new poll reveals that Chicago residents’ perceptions of safety lag behind the data, highlighting a persistent disconnect between reality and public sentiment.
The Supreme Court blocked former President Trump’s attempt to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, ruling against his effort to intervene in the city’s violence and law enforcement challenges.