The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Landing a ‘tuna,’ lobbing an F-bomb — Burke’s famous quotes played for jurors after defense mistrial denial

U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall denied a request for mistrial over a remark about the ‘Chicago way of doing business’ being ‘very corrupt.’ That allowed prosecutors to proceed with recordings of Burke and witness testimony.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023

Vehicle wanted in Chicago homicide crashes into Milwaukee school bus during police pursuit

A vehicle wanted in connection with a homicide in Chicago smashed into a school bus while fleeing police in Milwaukee, sending multiple people to area hospitals

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Man killed, 3 women wounded during domestic shooting in East Garfield Park: CPD

Just after 8:30 p.m., a group of people were arguing in the 3600 block of West Flournoy Street when someone opened fire, hitting three women and a man, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023

Two Chicago ‘newbies’ make the cut on Yelp’s 25 hottest new restaurants list for 2023

Yelp has released its first list of the year’s best new restaurants.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2023

Black utility workers in lawsuit allege they face discrimination while working at Peoples Gas

Nearly a dozen former and current Peoples Gas workers allege that the utility company racially discriminated against Black employees in the Chicago area, according to a recently filed federal lawsuit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2023

Second City teachers vote to authorize strike

Contract bargaining with the Chicago comedy theater has dragged on for more than two years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2023

Heroic police officers, firefighters honored for bravery in ceremony not held since COVID-19 lockdown

After a four-year hiatus, Mayor Brandon Johnson presented the Carter Harrison and Lambert Tree awards to six police officers and firefighters. One of the honorees said she was “blessed that everybody ... was able to go home to their families alive.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2023

Keyshawn Johnson’s NFL Draft Plan for How to Save Justin Fields and the Bears Makes a Lot of Sense

Retired star wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson has an interesting take on how the Chicago Bears should approach the 2024 NFL Draft.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 29, 2023

Blackhawks will rely on Nick Foligno as de facto captain with Corey Perry gone

The adeptness with which Foligno has grown comfortable in Chicago, earned every player’s trust and ascended into a leadership role has been remarkable. The Hawks will need his vocal abilities even more moving forward.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2023

Andre Dawson wants Hall of Fame plaque changed to Cubs from Expos

The hall, not the players, decide which team emblem goes on the Cooperstown plaques.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2023