The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

‘Hot labor summer’: Actors, union leaders rally in downtown Chicago as SAG-AFTRA strike continues

SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since July 13, when leaders voted to join screenwriters in the Writers Guild of America in the first joint strike in over six decades.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

Unnerving ‘Perpetrator’ better than your average teen horror film

Bloody thriller, filmed in Chicago, makes some points about women in culture between the laughs and the shocks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

AT&T Expands 5G FWA Play, Internet Air, to 16 New Cities, Including L.A., Chicago, Philly and Phoenix

Fixed wireless access expansion comes after fiber-focused AT&T soft-launched the service in April to select DSL-only markets

Multichannel News · Aug 22, 2023

Johnson OKs deal to raise tax on high-end home sales, use funds to combat homelessness

Compromise cuts transfer tax rate for properties sold under $1 million, progressively raises it for sales above $1 million.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

Chicago woman arrested for threatening to kill Trump and his son Barron

Barron, 17, is Trump’s fifth child and grew up in the White House

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Stay on alert to beat the heat

With Chicago-area temperatures expected to skyrocket later this week, we must take the necessary precautions and ensure that others are also able to stay cool.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

Chicago woman arrested for sending violent threats about Trump and son Barron

Barron, 17, is Trump’s fifth child and grew up in the White House

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Brickbat: What You Don't Know Can't Hurt Us

Chicago officials are refusing to release public records showing how they have spent more than $100 million caring for foreign migrants. The city has denied a Freedom of Information Act request from a local television station, saying there were no such records, as well as requests for the same records…

Reason · Aug 22, 2023

Mariners Ace Luis Castillo Threw 47 Consecutive Fastballs Against the White Sox

Castillo had plenty of success with his fastball against Chicago on Monday.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 22, 2023

On CPS’ first day of school, ‘There’s excitement and hope,’ mayor says

After a seemingly quick summer break and ahead of a forecast heatwave this week, students, parents and leaders kick off the school year with “the same level of energy across the whole city of Chicago,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023