The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

She played a Chicago gig, and only one person showed up

British songwriter Josienne Clarke turned a failed show into a song — and a lesson.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2024

Fighting inequality with music: Pilsen nonprofit is awarded $150k to help young artists

Healthy Hood, which provides Chicago youth with resources to create music and art, received the grant from the Lewis Prize for Music, a philanthropic organization dedicated to music education.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2024

Stan’s Donut Fest to celebrate chain’s 10th year in Chicago

The River North event will run Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is set to feature a 12-donut tasting, a live DJ, photo ops and giveaways, including the chance to win a Golden Cup: a ticket to free coffee at the chain for a year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2024

Jill Biden, Halle Berry to hit Chicago for event on menopause research and women’s health

Biden visits the University of Illinois Chicago to highlight research on menopause and women’s health; she will be joined by actress and women’s health advocate Halle Berry.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2024

With COVID-19 cases rising in Chicago, there’s no expiration date on the importance of masking up

Don’t let masking up slip away altogether, with the number of COVID-19, flu and RSV cases on the rise.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2024

Bumpy landing: Migrants — adults and children — languish in buses for days at city ‘landing zone’

The site at 800 S. Deplaines St. is holding more than 500 people. Many say they’re practically sleeping on top of each other, with little food and medical assistance.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2024

Save A Lot’s Auburn Gresham location expected to open in April

The discount grocery store was originally slated to open in June 2023 but its opening was pushed back several times.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2024

To stay, Bears’ Matt Eberflus needs to provide answers, starting with QB

Eberflus said he looked forward to meeting with his bosses. Their questioning of him should begin with the hottest topic in Chicago: Justin Fields.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2024

Chicago area hit with rainy, snowy mix while bracing for storm’s ‘second wave’

Snowfall predictions fell short with O’Hare only measuring less than an inch while 1.2 inches fell at Midway, according to the National Weather Service. Experts still say allow extra time for commutes and caution while shoveling snow.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2024

Rooted and Radical Youth Poetry Festival

Young Chicago Authors presents The Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Festival from February 10 to March 22, 2024.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2024