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Chicago area reacts to new pope — 'Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!' Chicago Sun-Times16:12
Who is Pope Leo XIV? Chicago native Robert Prevost makes history as new pope FOX 32 Chicago13:54
HABEMUS PAPAM: Leo XIV is 1st American pope chosen to lead Catholic Church National Catholic Reporter13:47
Chicago-born Robert Prevost becomes first-ever American Pope NBC Chicago13:22
Lori Healey, former Mayor Daley chief of staff, dies at 65 ABC7 / WLS-TV21:20
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Chicago nonprofit focused on in Latino community receives Mental Health Action Day grant CBS Chicago23:49 15-May-25

Chicago Welcomes Back Charlotte d'Amboise Patch23:34 15-May-25

Rise in drone use by law enforcement improving safety, surveillance ABC7 / WLS-TV23:33 15-May-25

Paris on Politics: Chicago's 2025 crime data explained FOX 32 Chicago23:20 15-May-25

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CPS board holds first of several community meetings in search of next schools chief Chicago Sun-Times22:56 15-May-25

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IN PHOTOS: Severe storms bring large hail, strong winds to Chicago area FOX 32 Chicago21:59 15-May-25

Man shot near Murphy's Bleachers in Wrigleyville, police say FOX 32 Chicago21:59 15-May-25

Man wounded in shooting outside Wrigley Field Chicago Sun-Times21:54 15-May-25

Man shot near Wrigley Field, person of interest in custody: CPD ABC7 / WLS-TV21:51 15-May-25

Person shot at popular Wrigleyville bar Murphy's Bleachers: officials NBC Chicago21:28 15-May-25

Shooting Outside Wrigley Field Wounds 1 Man Block Club Chicago21:28 15-May-25

Man shot in arm across from Wrigley Field in Chicago; person in custody CBS Chicago21:25 15-May-25

1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at Calumet Park Chicago Sun-Times21:25 15-May-25

3 men shot, 1 killed in Chicago's Calumet Park along south lakefront CBS Chicago21:15 15-May-25

Report Links Health Care Programs for Undocumented Immigrants to Reduced Hospital Financial Burdens WTTW20:55 15-May-25

Chicago-area teacher accused of sharing child porn, photos of students with pedophiles FOX 32 Chicago20:48 15-May-25

Author to distribute 'Hood Healing' book at Illinois prison ABC7 / WLS-TV20:39 15-May-25

Beyoncé fans in Chicago show off cowboy-inspired fashion at her Soldier Field concert Chicago Sun-Times20:34 15-May-25

Sonia Manzano on ‘Sesame Street,’ Early Childhood Education and Sharing Puerto Rican Culture WTTW20:33 15-May-25

Lollapalooza releases daily schedule with times, locations and more NBC Chicago20:17 15-May-25

Angel Reese has one goal heading into second season with Chicago Sky NBC Chicago20:07 15-May-25

Live radar: Track strong-to-severe thunderstorms in Chicago area NBC Chicago19:47 15-May-25

Jeremy Allen White, Austin Butler to star in new Chicago-set film: Report NBC Chicago19:47 15-May-25

Beyoncé’s Soldier Field Show Thursday Delayed By Severe Weather Threat Block Club Chicago19:47 15-May-25

What is sextortion? Threatening messages part of common scam ABC7 / WLS-TV19:46 15-May-25

Decision imminent in lawsuit over immigration enforcement in Illinois ABC7 / WLS-TV19:38 15-May-25

Plan to Limit Scope of ‘Crime-Free Housing’ Ordinances Clears Illinois Senate Committee WTTW19:25 15-May-25

Safety Reforms Could Be Coming for Chicago-Area Transit, but Funding Details Still Up in the Air WTTW19:25 15-May-25

New developer considering buying Lincoln Yards: Chicago alderman ABC7 / WLS-TV19:18 15-May-25

NBC 5 investigative series uncovers claims of grooming, sexual misconduct in Chicago school NBC Chicago19:17 15-May-25

Glenn Lee Brown: Missing Michigan teen spotted in Chicago, sheriff says FOX 32 Chicago19:16 15-May-25

Nearly all Illinois communities smaller since 2020; Chicago loses nearly 30K Illinois Policy Institute18:57 15-May-25

Woman fatally shot in North Lawndale Chicago Sun-Times18:53 15-May-25

Chicago Plan Commission green lights 23-story apartment tower near Goose Island Chicago Sun-Times18:40 15-May-25

Things to Do: May 16-18 Chicago Magazine18:33 15-May-25

Beyonce concert at Soldier Field delayed due to weather concerns Chicago Sun-Times18:20 15-May-25

Illinois lawmakers push new $2.7B sales tax on haircuts, Netflix, Uber and other services Illinois Policy Institute18:16 15-May-25

Chicago Teachers Union leaders face challengers in election Friday Chicago Sun-Times18:16 15-May-25

Woman fatally shot in vehicle on Chicago’s West Side, police say FOX 32 Chicago18:15 15-May-25

EU wheat rises after Chicago boost, strong demand supports Business Recorder, Pakistan18:12 15-May-25

Chicago tourism industry worried over possible tariff impact FOX 32 Chicago18:04 15-May-25

Shooting in North Lawndale leaves woman dead CBS Chicago18:02 15-May-25

Miss Wisconsin Amazing participants head to nationals, Chicago WBAY, Wisconsin17:59 15-May-25

City has run out of money set aside for settlements, but $62M more has been added to tab WBEZ Chicago17:47 15-May-25

Parking meter deal that Chicagoans love to hate gets $15.5 million worse WBEZ Chicago17:47 15-May-25

Clipped: Illinois eyes $2.7B in sales taxes on haircuts, Netflix, Über, other services Illinois Policy Institute17:36 15-May-25

Illinois considers change to state tests that could increase the number of ‘proficient’ students Chalkbeat17:35 15-May-25

Why Chicago Teachers Union’s $7.3B tax hike will hurt all of Illinois Illinois Policy Institute17:26 15-May-25

Safety reforms could be coming for Chicagoland transit, but funding still up in the air Capitol News Illinois17:22 15-May-25

REPORT: Plans For Lincoln Yards Come Apart As Deal To Sell Off Site Comes Together Bisnow17:19 15-May-25

City Council to Weigh Paying $1.2M to Resolve Another Lawsuit Tied to Convicted Ex-Sgt. Ronald Watts WTTW17:13 15-May-25

Two Years After Electing a Mayor, Chicago’s Left on Contesting for Power In These Times17:02 15-May-25

Chicago parking meter firm could get $15.5M from city to settle pandemic-era dispute CBS Chicago17:01 15-May-25

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Chicago-Area Tax Preparer for Allegedly Fabricating Credits, Expenses, and… U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)17:00 15-May-25

Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones Wants Kids to Become ‘Little Troublemakers’ WTTW16:59 15-May-25

Instalan 11 nuevas cámaras de velocidad cerca de escuelas y parques Chicago Sun-Times16:57 15-May-25

Timeline: When severe storms could hit the Chicago area on Thursday FOX 32 Chicago16:53 15-May-25

Severe weather a concern for Beyoncé concert at Soldier Field Thursday night CBS Chicago16:51 15-May-25

Sitio de un Walmart cerrado en el lado sur será convertido en un centro de capacitación laboral Chicago Sun-Times16:47 15-May-25

Tornado warning issued for Minnesota, Wisconsin; Chicago braces for severe storms India Today16:37 15-May-25

What does a red flag warning mean? What to know as alert issued in Chicago area NBC Chicago16:24 15-May-25

$5M settlement for woman who lost legs to frostbite after police wouldn't help CBS Chicago16:20 15-May-25

Chicago Sinfonietta string quartet serenades beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium CBS Chicago16:20 15-May-25

JBT Marel Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend Business Wire (Press Release)16:18 15-May-25

Dolton, the Chicago suburb that gave us a pope Chicago Sun-Times16:18 15-May-25

LIVE UPDATES: Severe storms roll into Chicago area — hail, tornadoes possible FOX 32 Chicago16:12 15-May-25

Chicago couple gets refund for packages they say Uber courier stole CBS Chicago16:10 15-May-25

Editorial: An American pope for the world — Chicago’s Bob Prevost is Pope Leo XIV Marin Independent Journal, California16:07 15-May-25

City has run out of money set aside for settlements, but $62M more added to the tab Chicago Sun-Times16:06 15-May-25

3 Men Wrongfully Convicted of Setting 1986 Fire That Killed 2 Brothers Should Receive $48M, City Lawyers Recommend WTTW16:02 15-May-25

City Lawyers Recommend Paying $5M to Woman Who Lost Both Legs to Frostbite After CPD Ignored Pleas for Help WTTW16:02 15-May-25

Cicero man charged in Chicago golf course rampage held without bond CBS Chicago15:50 15-May-25

Family of woman who died in North Park apartment fire alleges it was preventable Chicago Sun-Times15:47 15-May-25

Beitel tests suburban multifamily hype with 662-unit listing The Real Deal15:39 15-May-25

Primera scores $68M subsidy for Loop office-to-resi conversion The Real Deal15:39 15-May-25

Transit reform 'on track' but questions of funding remain Chicago Sun-Times15:36 15-May-25

Living Near These Places Doubles Parkinson's Risk: What To Know In IL Patch15:04 15-May-25

'Baptized In Gravy': Pope-Inspired Sandwich Blesses Portillo's Menu Patch15:04 15-May-25

Chamber Music Chicago - Scholarships & Auditions Open for Fall '25 Patch14:54 15-May-25

Summer Music Lessons - Turn Free Time into Fun Time with AMI Patch14:54 15-May-25

Food Network star Jeff Mauro makes beef sandwich on Cooking up a Storm ABC7 / WLS-TV14:53 15-May-25

Is the mob still active in Chicago? Yes, but it's not what you might expect NBC Chicago14:53 15-May-25

CPS Board to Hold Public Engagement Meetings in Search for Next Schools Chief WTTW14:52 15-May-25

Missing Michigan teen spotted on train to Chicago MLive.com, Michigan14:51 15-May-25

Alden Global affiliate takes $1M loss on suburban office sale The Real Deal14:48 15-May-25

Local TV show “The Listing” gives inside look at luxury real estate The Real Deal14:48 15-May-25

From a New Play at the Goodman to Opera in a Cemetery, Here Are 5 Weekend Event Picks WTTW14:47 15-May-25

Parking meter deal that Chicagoans love to hate gets $15.5M worse Chicago Sun-Times14:45 15-May-25

How Bronzeville Neighborhood Farm Is Keeping Its Founder’s Legacy Vibrant Block Club Chicago14:42 15-May-25

Lollapalooza Drops Daily Schedule, And Tickets Are Selling Fast Block Club Chicago14:42 15-May-25

Chicago Shakespeare Brings Two-Man Play ‘Hymn’ From London To Explore Male Friendship Block Club Chicago14:42 15-May-25

Fines Begin Next Month at 11 Additional Speed Camera Locations in Chicago. Here’s Where They Are WTTW14:24 15-May-25

Juror appears to faint during doctor's testimony at trial for Jayden Perkins murder Chicago Sun-Times14:15 15-May-25

Chicago gang member sentenced to 34 years for 2020 murder FOX 32 Chicago14:10 15-May-25

Snoozing in the car in Chicago costs Anthony a ticket with photo evidence | ChicagoNOW FOX 32 Chicago13:50 15-May-25

Chicago Beyoncé fans gear up for 1st of 'Cowboy Carter' concerts ABC7 / WLS-TV13:42 15-May-25

Severe weather amid record-breaking heat could be on tap for Chicago area Chicago Sun-Times13:14 15-May-25

Who killed Sam Giancana? Answer to Chicago mob legend's mysterious murder NBC Chicago13:11 15-May-25

Supreme Court Weighs Whether to Let Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Restrictions Take Effect WTTW13:08 15-May-25

Tornadoes, Destructive Hail Possible With Thursday's Storms In IL Patch13:03 15-May-25

8 IL Hospitals At 'Immediate Risk' For Closure, New Analysis Says Patch13:03 15-May-25

Chicago reaches $15M settlement with parking meter company FOX 32 Chicago12:48 15-May-25

Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion Chicago Sun-Times12:44 15-May-25

Foxtrot Returns To Lincoln Park With First New Store Since Shutdown Block Club Chicago12:30 15-May-25

Grandmothers provide smiles, insight, and donuts to struggling Chicago girls Chicago Sun-Times12:19 15-May-25

Pay $15.5M to Parking Meter Firm to Resolve Claim City Violated Deal During COVID-19 Pandemic, Lawyers Urge WTTW12:07 15-May-25

Thieves steal copper wire, electrical boxes in string of West Side burglaries CBS Chicago12:05 15-May-25

High school financial literacy course can reduce Illinois poverty Illinois Policy Institute12:00 15-May-25

Elmhurst Firm Twice Hit By Neighbor's Trucks Patch11:34 15-May-25

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