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Chicago Bears say they will proceed with plans for a stadium in Hammond

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What to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field

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Column: Chicago Bears' announcement about advancing their Hammond plans is a final cry to Illinois to act fast

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Illinois moving forward with closing Logan women's prison, rebuilding it at Stateville prison site near Joliet

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'We're nowhere close to victory': Community members, officials seek solutions after New City mass shooting

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Chicago Cubs' cautious optimism wiped out in an 18-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants

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What to do in Chicago: The Blues Festival, Bleachers and bubbles at the Botanic Garden

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Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Lionel Messi era with another World Cup title

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NBA draft spotlight: Caleb Wilson's development timeline may be a perfect fit with the Chicago Bulls rebuild

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Biblioracle: 'Wifehouse' by Sonya Walger is sure to be one of my favorite reads of 2026

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New safeguards approved for Illinois hospitals' adult guardianship cases

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Illinois 250: The political land of Lincoln, but also Addams, Daley, Washington, Jackson, Obama and more

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Gov. JB Pritzker pauses tax incentives for data centers after regulation efforts stall in Illinois legislature

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Star of Bethlehem weed must be managed

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Professors: The overlooked threat of democratic neutrality in America

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Nina Bandelj: How moms can fight the emotional burnout fueled by modern parenting

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Editorial: Get used to 'Bear Down, Hammond Bears' as Illinois' reputation gets tackled for a loss

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The Tribune Quotes of the Week for June 6

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Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor

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President Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans

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Obama Avenue? Petitioners seek to rename Wabash Avenue again.

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Darren Bailey woos press after years of media attacks as Republican continues to try to reset image

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Today in History: First drive-in movie theater opened

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Summer tourist season looks strong for local hotels, even without Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

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Michelada Fest Chicago is canceled for 2026

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Review: 'Brokeback Mountain' at Chicago Shakespeare should dare to be a musical

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Column: Tougher schedule, starting with Friday's loss, increases degree of difficulty for Chicago White Sox

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How did Oliver Moore, Anton Frondell and 5 other Chicago Blackhawks perform in the world championship?

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Photos: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center

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Photos: Luxembourg Chairs arrive at Buckingham Fountain

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Photos: Chicago Bears OTAs at Halas Hall

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Photos: Six Flags Great America celebrates 50 years

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Photos: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

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What Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson brought Pope Leo XIV, including a White Sox hat and sanctuary city pin

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Photos: Sueños Music Festival

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

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Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos

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Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'

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QB Caleb Williams will be the 1st Chicago Bears player featured on the Madden NFL cover

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Azurá Stevens seeks stability after injury delayed her start to Chicago Sky season: 'Tested my patience'

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Southland Development Authority event works to boost south suburban development

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Side-by-side Wheaton mansions for sale for $2.4M and $3.3M

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Red Line trains won't stop at subway stations again this weekend

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Former Chicago Sky player Angel Reese lists Lemont home for $1.5M

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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump's settlement fund

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'Broadview Six' attorneys seek evidence of White House pressure to indict

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Federal judge orders release of man detained outside Erie Family Health while pregnant wife was inside

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signs bill allowing local police to enforce immigration law

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'Something just for us': Former ASPIRA seniors celebrate prom with past classmates after school closures

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Oak Lawn educator marshals 'full community effort' to bring libraries to Zimbabwe schools

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Video, texting and noises among south suburban concerns on school cellphone ban

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Clarendon Hills head school custodian retiring after 29 years on the job

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Crime and Public Safety

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Bicyclist killed in Bridgeport collision

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Two stabbed after downtown sexual assault prompts fight: police

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Chicago man gets 25 years for using baby as 'human shield'

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Guest column: Education is necessary to keep kids safe online

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Munster pauses mosquito spraying due to health, ecosystem concerns

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What to know about New World screwworm, its reappearance in the US and the threat to the cattle industry

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Northern lights may be visible Thursday into Friday from Illinois

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IDEM hosts online public hearing for Schahfer permit draft

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026

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From Little Italy to Uptown, family restaurants Tufano's and Sun Wah span generations

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Atelier considers bankruptcy after announcing closure, months after moving into new space with crowdsourced funds

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Last call? US cities look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup.

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A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here's how they did it.

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Restrictions on private guardianship of vulnerable adults advance in Springfield

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Hundreds march in Pilsen, demand answers in unsolved fatal hit-and-run

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A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills

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Today in Chicago History: 'Princess Di arrived in Chi and the town went gaga'

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Today in History: Robert F. Kennedy assassinated

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Barack Obama in Chicago

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Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

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Giving up isn't an option for Oswego's Kennedy Gengler at state. Waubonsee commit says, 'I just love playing.'

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Emerson Burke can't be stopped. She scores 40th goal as Naperville Central stops Warren's momentum at state.

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Elgin High School time capsule opened Friday reveals 50-year-old memories

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Michigan commit Lexi Kyros focuses on positives after Marist's semifinal vs. Lincoln-Way West. 'Super hyped.'

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Best Pellet Grills

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Bug zappers rarely kill mosquitoes - here's what to use instead

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Best affordable air purifiers to prepare for wildfire season

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The best cooling sheets for summer

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