The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Sudden rash of ‘disturbing’ Z stickers plastered throughout Ukrainian Village spark fear, anger and sadness

The symbol is alarming to Chicago’s Ukrainian community, especially as support for the country’s fight against Russia has waned since the war started nearly two years ago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Things to do in Chicago Dec. 14-20: The Mix

A Grinch musical, a hip-hop ‘Nutcracker’ and holiday concerts from jazz, blues and CSO musicians are among the highlights of the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Chicago man charged in death of pregnant woman whose body was found dumped in Lake County

After reviewing video surveillance authorities determined Megan Lewis was picked up by Juan A. Vega-Montoya on Nov. 26 in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood. Her body was found three days later in Old Mill Creek.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Beale to try again Thursday to push through advisory referendum on sanctuary city status

Beale tried briefly to suspend the rules Wednesday for immediate consideration of a new version stating: “Should the city of Chicago limit its designation as a sanctuary city by placing spending limits on its public funding?”

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023

Nikola Jokic speaks out on wild ejection in Bulls loss to Nuggets

After getting ejected in the Denver Nuggets' win over the Chicago Bulls, Nikola Jokic shared his thoughts post-game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2023

Afternoon Edition: New police union contract approved at tense City Council meeting

Plus: Plans for Thompson Center makeover, how the Chinatown Gateway became a Chicago icon and more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023

Man walks free from jail 35 years after wrongful conviction for murder of boy

Brian Beals was convicted in 1988, following the death of the child and the injuring of his mother in Chicago’s Englewood area

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Police contract approved, arbitrator’s disciplinary ruling rejected at another stormy City Council meeting

Mayor Brandon Johnson was forced to call for a recess after public observers gathered in the third-floor gallery overlooking the City Council chambers banged on the glass and shouted from their seats.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023

Illinois Halts Construction of Migrant Shelter Due to High Levels of Arsenic, Lead and Mercury

Chicago is now considering new plans to house migrants after the state shuttered its proposed 2,000-person shelter

Latin Times · Dec 13, 2023

She died in a hotel's walk-in freezer. Her family will receive more than $6 million

Kenneka Jenkins had gone to the Crowne Plaza Chicago-O'Hare hotel in Rosemont, Ill., for a late-night party. Her mother quickly realized something was wrong.

WEKU · Dec 13, 2023