The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

SVG on Indy Road Course: "It's going to be a fight"

Van Gisbergen’s Cup debut was a memorable one as he won the series’ inaugural street course race last month in Chicago driving Trackhouse Racing’s No. 91 Chevrolet Project91 entry.

Motorsport · Aug 9, 2023

Keeping campaign promises will take time, top Johnson aide says: ‘Nothing can be done in a single year’

The pace of progress will depend on the amount of new revenue Mayor Brandon Johnson can get and when he can get it, Chicago’s COO John Roberson said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

To reopen mental health clinics in Chicago, we need to address worker shortage

Mental health care has surged as a policy priority, but the nation, including Illinois, faces an alarming shortage of mental health professionals.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

At the United Center, LL Cool J ready to celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary in Chicago in a big, big way

The F.O.R.C.E. Live tour, which also features Common, arrives at the United Center on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Out of sriracha? Try one of these 12 Chicago-made hot sauces

None will dethrone Huy Fong’s familiar green-nozzled bottle, but these local craft concoctions are worth a drizzle.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Cheering on the memory-making fishing on the Chicago River

Fishing the Chicago River includes everything from people cheering catches by Alex Moon and Ben Carbery downtown to the joy the Benesch family doubling up on fish many times during a morning outing last week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Man charged with shooting at Chicago cops who allegedly saw him selling drugs

Officers returned fire and shot Shaquille Parker in a gangway near the 2400 block of East 72nd Street, prosecutors said in court Tuesday. Parker was taken into custody after collapsing in a nearby backyard.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023

Charges dropped against former Chicago cop seen in viral video confronting dog walker at beach

Criminal charges against Bruce Dyker, who resigned from the Chicago Police Department last year, were dropped by Cook County, but a civil case is pending.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023

Chicago man accused of killing girl headed straight for her in apartment building, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say the man accused of shooting a 9-year-old Chicago girl who had been riding her scooter crossed a street and headed straight toward her in the vestibule of her apartment building before shooting her

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Gia Biagi, outgoing transportation commissioner, reflects on her legacy, next steps

With Gia Biagi at the helm of the Chicago Department of Transportation the city saw a 14% drop in pedestrian deaths and added more than 100 miles of bike lanes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023