The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Crowded defense table expected at Trump trial? This Chicago legal powerhouse insists size doesn’t matter

Obviously, there is no precedent for prosecuting a former U.S. president alongside enough fellow defendants to field opposing baseball lineups. But Chicago trial attorney Dan K. Webb remembers a Chicago trial with even more defendants.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2023

‘Don’t screw up,’ judge warns sister-in-law of Flores twins who turned on El Chapo, giving her probation

“Here’s the deal, this is like you just won the World Series,” U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly warned Bianca Finnigan, 34. “You won’t get a second break.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023

8 Bears players to watch in preseason finale vs. Bills

Here are eight players we'll be watching for when the Bears take on the Bills in Saturday's preseason finale.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 25, 2023

Trump, 18 others charged in Georgia election case, meet deadline to surrender at jail

Two people from the Chicago area, Trevian Kutti and the Rev. Stephen Lee, were among those who turned themselves in Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023

‘Barbie’ for $4? National Cinema Day is Sunday, with discounted movie tickets

For one day, all movies will be $4 at participating theaters in Chicago and elsewhere. Most theaters nationwide are taking part — more than 3,000, including the AMC and Regal chains.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023

Ease Venezuela sanctions to reduce number of migrants seeking asylum in America

The U.S. has been working for a regime change in that country. Using economic sanctions, our government has devastated Venezuela’s economy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023

No bail for pair charged with fatally shooting mother of top Ohio State football recruit, wounding 4 others

Manuel Bahamon, 22, and Ismael Lozada, 23 both face one count of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder, Chicago police announced Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023

Three Questions About Chicago SRW Wheat and the CME's Variable Storage Rate

The Chicago September-December futures spread is so fundamentally bearish, the CME's maximum commercial storage rate has been triggered.

Barchart · Aug 25, 2023

Chicago-based music ensemble Mucca Pazza prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary

Passion, collaboration and finding your people are the secrets to the ensemble’s longevity, members say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023

A year since the first buses of migrants arrived in Chicago, the journey to asylum for Vannessa Olivera, others is just beginning

More than 13,000 immigrants have arrived since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott started sending them away on buses — so far 197 of them coming to the Chicago area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023