The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Report: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah watching Caleb Williams in person

The Vikings are taking advantage of the game in Chicago by traveling to nearby South Bend to scout Caleb Williams

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 14, 2023

Vikings vs. Bears: Who has the edge?

Going into Sunday's week 6 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, who has the edge at each position?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 14, 2023

Chicago outdoors: The wonder of nature’s resilency and fly agaric

A photo and stories of fly agaric and a fine example of the resilency of nature are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2023

Behind enemy lines: Previewing Bears/Vikings w/Bears Wire

We spoke to Alyssa Barbieri of Bears Wire to get the lowdown on the Chicago Bears before they face the Minnesota Vikings

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 13, 2023

Migrants sleeping outside Chicago police stations brace for winter: ‘We aren’t prepared’

With room for only dozens inside at each police station, hundreds, like the Leal family, are sleeping outside. Some have been able to get tents but many have not, putting them at risk of hypothermia or other illness, advocates say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

Brandon Johnson’s budgeted amount for migrant crisis, $150 million, will only last six months, his floor leader says

If Springfield doesn’t step up and cover half of Chicago’s costs and “operate its own shelters,” Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa warned that a supplemental appropriation may be required in mid-year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

Custom-painted NASCAR show car unveiled at Museum of Science and Industry

Painted by local artists through Paint the City, the car is designed to honor Chicago’s history and culture.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

Joffrey Ballet tells ‘Frankenstein’ story with menace and beauty

In Chicago premiere of the late Liam Scarlett’s adaptation, Jonathan Dole powerfully conveys the hurt, twisted emotions and deep humanity of the creature brought back to life.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

Picture Chicago: 18 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Kelvin Kiptum set a new world record to win the Chicago Marathon, Mulma performed a sold-out show, and supporters of both Israel and Palestine rallied and prayed across the Chicago area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

More than 1,000 COVID-19 relief loans went to city of Chicago employees — and many look fraudulent, city’s watchdog says

Chicago’s Inspector General Deborah Witzburg revealed only one disciplinary case but said, “There are members of the police department included on the list that we are looking at.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023