The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

‘Where do I go from here?’: Over 12,000 basement flooding reports were filed with 311 after record rainfall in July

Weeks after the record-setting storm, Chicagoans in the affected areas continue to grapple with flooded basements, standing water, waterlogged appliances and growing mold and mildew.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 24, 2023

Armed bystander chased off robber who held mailman at gunpoint, say Chicago police

‘Words and gunshots were exchanged’ before suspect flees to waiting getaway car

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Emmett Till-inspired art installation marks groundbreaking on work to restore his former Woodlawn home

The annual ice cream social to celebrate Emmett Till’s birthday also marked the opening of an interactive art installation, titled ‘Be Careful, I Always Am,’ by Chicago-born artist Germane Barnes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

49 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 49 for Chicago

With 49 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 49 for Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 23, 2023

Chicago outdoors: Fly-dumping fines, velvet buck, William Carlos Williams, L. Mich. fish species

An increase on fly-dumping fines in Cook County, a velvet buck in northwest Indiana, a question on fish species on the lakefront and some fine lines from William Carlos Williams are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez insults Italian Americans. We need better from our leaders.

It’s another example of the divisive, unprofessional and total lack of quality representation that is eroding our political environment.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Don’t let the doors close on that small arts group in your Chicago neighborhood

When we lose small arts and culture organizations, theaters and music venues, we lose community assets. We lose platforms for local voices.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

The week in TV: The Bear; The Sixth Commandment; Rosie Jones: Am I a R*tard?; University Challenge – review

The Chicago kitchen drama returns for a slow-burn second helping; Timothy Spall astounds in Sarah Phelps’s true crime drama; Rosie Jones confronts hate speech; and fingers on buzzers…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023

Horoscope for Sunday, July 23, 2023

After 1:15 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions . The moon is in Libra.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Vendors at Pitchfork sell records, tooth gems, food and more

‘We manifested it and now we’re here,’ says Taj Franklin, whose restaurant J. Spice sells Caribbean fusion food at a different festival almost every weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023