Are you willing to take the heat? With plans for a new Chicago bathhouse in the works, here’s what we found on a recent visit to Chicago’s oldest, the former Division Street Russian Baths. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023
Climbers trek up 103 floors in Willis Tower for SkyRise fundraiser About 1,800 people participated in the annual event, raising more than $1 million for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023
Dense fog advisory issued for Chicago Visibility could be limited to a quarter mile until 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023
Violent night in Chicago leaves 12 people shot, including 3 dead, all within 2 hours The three fatal shootings all happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, police said. Two men were killed in Washington Park, and another man was killed in Grand Crossing. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023
Chicago outdoors: Buck rut, Gertrude Stein, more mantises, Geneva Lake muskies A big buck at Illinois Beach State Park, a Chicago mantis making an office visit, the latest stocking of muskies into Geneva Lake in Wisconsin and some poetry from Gertrude Stein are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023
Someone in Chicago is having trouble holding on to a friend Change doesn’t mean a friendship has to end. It can be an opportunity for the relationship form a stronger bond. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023
Meet the ultra-commuters who start their day at 5 a.m. Remote and hybrid workers thought they had said goodbye to their regular commute for good—but with major employers now calling staff back multiple times a week, the journey is back a vengeance. Fortune · Nov 5, 2023
Man fatally shot while riding motorcycle in New City Angel Lopez Figueroa, 32, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he died, Chicago police said. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023
Tim Anderson is a free agent as the Chicago White Sox recommit to losing The Tim Anderson era in Chicago is over USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 4, 2023
White Sox Announce Significant Roster Decision on Standout Shortstop for 2024 The veteran slugger’s lengthy tenure in Chicago could be coming to close following the club’s announcement on Saturday. Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2023
Man charged with murder in North Lawndale shooting Lamont Johnson, 39, is accused of shooting 45-year-old Dushan Williams on Sept. 29, Chicago police announced Saturday. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023
Staff Picks: Predicting the final score for Saints vs. Bears Staff Picks: Predicting the final score for New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 4, 2023
Flooded basements in Chicago are increasingly common. What you can do. When big storms hit, basements fill with stormwater and sewage. But there are steps that you and also government can take to help stay above water. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023
Jack Elliott throws for 4 TDs as Mount Carmel cruises past Prospect Elliott and the Caravan ran off 49 straight points en route to a 49-15 win in Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023 ‘Twelfth Night’ serves joy and laughter with a breezy Caribbean air The comedy crackles in Chicago Shakespeare’s take on the bard’s zany love triangle
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023 10-year-old boy seriously wounded in Burnside shooting The child was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital where he was listed in serious condition, according to Chicago police.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023 Obamas return to Chicago for 15th anniversary of 2008 election There were panels on journalism, economics, artificial intelligence and more and a speech by Barack Obama during the day. Friday night came a speech from the former first lady and an interview of the former president as part of the celebrations at McCormick Place.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023 The whole world is watching, through its fingers Antisemitism reaching historic levels worldwide. The “scourge of Islamophobia and hate in all its forms” so bad the White House is working on a national strategy to battle it. What in the world is going on? Chaos.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Federal appeals court upholds Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban sA federal appeals court on Friday upheld Illinois’ prohibition on high-power semiautomatic weapons, refusing to put a hold on the law adopted in response to the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023 Oak Park takes emergency steps to help with migrant crisis The village has approved emergency spending and recently provided emergency shelter for more than 100 migrants staying at a Chicago police station.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Illinois city tickets reporter for asking too many questions, in latest First Amendment dustup Officials in a suburban Chicago community have issued municipal citations to a local news reporter for what they say were persistent contacts with city officials seeking comment on treacherous fall flooding
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023 In new Lake View painting, animals beg us to save Earth This week’s Murals and Mosaics newsletter also explores public art in St. Louis, Pilsen-based artist Isaac Galvan’s latest mural in Berwyn and the beautification of a classic Chicago nuisance — potholes.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023 Alderperson’s manhandling allegation caps ‘s- - - show’ City Council meeting Ald. Ray Lopez is calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s floor leader to resign after an alleged “manhandling” of one of their colleagues, putting an ugly exclamation mark on a raucous council meeting.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023 Federal appeals court upholds Illinois gun ban, finds no 2nd Amendment protection for assault weapons The court found that Illinois’ controversial gun law survived the first part of a two-step test laid out in a crucial June 2022 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023 Will gas stoves become a thing of the past in Chicago? Induction stoves, heat pumps and electric appliances may be the future of new Chicago buildings.