The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

107-year-old Lake Street Bridge getting major renovations in 2024

Changes include replacing the bridge over the Chicago River. Traffic will be detoured, and the CTA Green and Pink line trains will be shut down during two, 12-day periods.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Girl, 13, gives birth after she was raped and denied abortion in Mississippi

The nearest abortion clinic – in Chicago – was too far away and too expensive for her mother to provide her with the procedure

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2023

City, FOP back to bargaining table to nail down rest of police contract, union president says

The city’s lead negotiator is the one former Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired for doing a lengthy interview on a Chicago Sun-Times podcast where he essentially endorsed Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the April 4 mayoral runoff.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Chance the Rapper to make Apple store appearance in Chicago to discuss career and impact of hip-hop

Chance the Rapper will take Apple store customers in Chicago on his hip-hop journey as part of an audio series to celebrate the genre’s 50th anniversary

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

A Chicago sportscaster brilliantly used so many I Think You Should Leave references in his broadcast

How did he fit so many references in???

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 14, 2023

A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in Chicago

Thousands of people representing scores of religions and belief systems are expected to convene in Chicago for a weeklong event

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

27 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 27 for Chicago

With 27 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 27 for Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 14, 2023

Chicago must make it a priority to plant and protect more trees

Stopping healthy trees from being removed is only a small, common sense step. We need to plant new trees in every available public space and make sure these trees reach maturity to provide environmental and social benefits.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Details get nailed down for 2 affordable housing deals on South Side

The projects in West Englewood and Pilsen are designed for families, helping fill what experts call an unmet need.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Button encouraged by pace on NASCAR return despite "messy" Indianapolis race

Making his third and final planned Cup appearance of the season in a Rick Ware Racing Ford Mustang after taking in the Circuit of the Americas rounds and the Chicago road course, Button started 31st in the 39-car field and endured an eventful race to finish a lap down on…

Autosport · Aug 14, 2023