Page Updated: Thursday, June 04, 2026 5:00 AM ET

Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

Illinois GOP governor nominee Darren Bailey seeks to block independent from Nov. 3 ballot

10 hours ago

Berwyn man charged with aggravated DUI in weekend crash that killed tollway worker

6 hours ago

Illinois OKs immigration detention limits and e-bike rules while prescriptions board and police bill stall

13 hours ago

Chicago-area casinos making a land grab, with Aurora ditching its boat and Waukegan breaking new ground

11 hours ago

Column: Chicago White Sox salvage an 8-0 win behind Sam Antonacci — and a tone-deaf José Canseco invitation

10 hours ago

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces another run for Chicago mayor

12 hours ago

Today in History: Jack Kevorkian carries out his first publicly assisted suicide

22 minutes ago

The Kid Whisperer: How to improve the behaviors of ALL students

2 hours ago

Terry Savage: To stay or sell your home

2 hours ago

Answer Angel: My fingers are swelling

2 hours ago

Extra-innings loss is Chicago Cubs' 8th straight at home — and 18th in 23 games overall: 'We're not earning it'

3 hours ago

Asking Eric: I'm worried about the man my sister has moved into her home

3 hours ago

Laura Washington: Pope Leo XIV's apology for slavery is a start. Now the church must seek atonement.

23 hours ago

Editorial: Springfield spins its wheels. Not necessarily a bad thing.

22 hours ago

Steve Chapman: Donald Trump the builder is even better at demolition

22 hours ago

Editorial: Illinois finally gets phones out of the classroom

23 hours ago

Indiana Gov. Braun extends gas tax suspension for the second time

9 hours ago

Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge's immigration case conviction

12 hours ago

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

11 hours ago

Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

14 hours ago

Actor Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bar patrons during Mardi Gras

12 hours ago

Tribune's summer 2026 arts, entertainment and food guides

18 hours ago

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes,' deepening turmoil at CBS News

21 hours ago

World Business Chicago picks design contest finalists: Covered highways, residential alleys, recycling tourism

21 hours ago

4 things we learned at Chicago Bears OTAs, including the latest on Kyler Gordon and the preseason schedule

10 hours ago

Chicago Bears Q&A: Is it Hammond or bust now? Why didn't they take a swing at Myles Garrett?

21 hours ago

Russell Wilson confirms he's retiring from the NFL to join CBS Sports

7 hours ago

How a better 1st step has taken Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki's defense to another level

8 hours ago

Photos: Luxembourg Chairs arrive at Buckingham Fountain

18 hours ago

Photos: Six Flags Great America celebrates 50 years

5 days ago

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

13 hours ago

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

6 days ago

Photos: Sueños Music Festival

9 days ago

Photos: Northwestern lacrosse wins NCAA championship at Martin Stadium

10 days ago

Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

19 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

1 month ago

Photos: South Side street renamed in honor of fallen Chicago police officer

14 days ago

Remembering Route 66: Readers share their memories of the 100-year-old highway

1 month ago

Photos: The Big House Ballgame at the Old Joliet Prison

1 month ago

Permanent American Place Casino breaks ground in Waukegan: 'We kept the vision'

13 hours ago

Batavia City Council OKs $1 million TIF incentive for proposed 72-unit affordable housing development

14 hours ago

Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

16 hours ago

Flying out of O'Hare this summer? Here's what travelers can expect.

23 hours ago

US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup

15 hours ago

Wisconsin Muslim community leader in immigration detention due to pro-Palestinian speech, attorneys allege

16 hours ago

Naperville City Council passes 'due process' ICE ordinance

17 hours ago

What to know about the controversial 'Broadview Six' case — and its collapse in court

23 hours ago

Aylesworth Elementary School students, staff bid teary farewell

13 hours ago

Trump's Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students

19 hours ago

Chicago Christian Schools announces plan to purchase Trinity Christian College campus

1 day ago

'House of horrors': Chicago woman alleges rampant abuse overlooked at South Side foster facility in lawsuit

1 day ago

Crime and Public Safety

6 months ago

Six Evanston police officers, city sued over alleged 'excessive force' used in Jan. 5 incident

11 hours ago

Magistrate rejects prosecutors' bid to jail man in 'Greek' gambling ring

11 hours ago

Gary council approves Hard Rock donation, city plan for police vehicles

12 hours ago

Three Chicago men arrested after pursuit, theft investigation and drug seizure

13 hours ago

They built an Englewood community garden. Now they're battling illegal dumping.

14 hours ago

Cook County Forest Preserves looks to purchase and restore 5-acre parcel in Orland Hills

1 day ago

IDEM official, Valparaiso professor give insight on region air quality

3 days ago

Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters

3 days ago

Restaurants, Food and Drink

6 months ago

31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026

22 hours ago

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

1 day ago

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

5 days ago

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

1 day ago

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

17 days ago

Restrictions on private guardianship of vulnerable adults advance in Springfield

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

Today in Chicago History: Naperville native James Holzhauer loses 'Jeopardy!' after 32-day winning streak

23 hours ago

Today in History: Edward, Duke of Windsor, marries American socialite Wallis Simpson

1 day ago

Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

1 day ago

Today in Chicago History: Taylor Swift takes over Soldier Field

1 day ago

Dominant on the mound, Valparaiso recruit Brandon Pelz stays persistent at plate for Bartlett. 'Came out hot.'

2 hours ago

Alex Abraham's 47th hit of the season sparks Geneva past Belvidere North in sectional. 'Got my hitting down.'

4 hours ago

Treylan Webster delivers tying RBI hit as Brother Rice rallies to overcome Reavis in sectional. 'Got it done.'

4 hours ago

Julio Gutierrez cashes in as St. Rita overpowers Evergreen Park in sectional. 'Line drives are my money.'

5 hours ago

Keep bugs at bay with the 7 best citronella candles

22 hours ago

10 Affordable Products That Help You Stay Cool

23 hours ago

High-tech gifts for this Father's Day

1 day ago

70+ of the best gifts for Dad

1 day ago