The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Chicago’s minimum wage is increasing July 1. Here’s what to know

Chicago’s minimum wage will increase July 1, hitting $15.80 per hour for many workers across the city.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 27, 2023

Chicago’s air quality is worst in the world after Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the region, global pollution index shows

CHICAGO -- Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires coated Chicago and the surrounding areas with haze as weather officials issued an air quality alert for parts of the Great Lakes, Lower Mississippi and Ohio valleys Tuesday morning.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 27, 2023

Chicago fishing: Kankakee derby, redears and drum are options for holiday weekend

The start of the Kankakee River Fishing derby and the time for redears and freshwater drum lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

Bulls’ Michael Jordan’s former Chicago home sells for $6.82 million

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan's former Chicago home recently sold for an insane price.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

‘No scenario is too big’ for barrier-busting NASCAR star Daniel Suarez

Suarez has been a barrier-breaking star as the sport’s first Mexican-born driver to win a Cup Series race and has established himself as a perennial top-20 driver.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

Oscar Mayer Frankmobile to visit Chicago area over the next few weeks

Stopping at parades, celebrations and businesses, the Frankmobile — formerly known as the Wienermobile — can be spotted in the Chicago area from Tuesday to July 4.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community ‘visible, vibrant’ — but concerned for transgender members’ ability to ‘live your life freely.’

As Pride Month comes to a close, the Sun-Times spoke to advocates, service providers and members of the LGBTQ+ community about the key issues affecting them — and what more needs to be done.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

NASCAR and Bubba Wallace are bringing ‘Bubba’s Block Party’ to a South Side museum in Chicago

CHICAGO — Ahead of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Bubba Wallace — driver No. 23 of Michael Jordan co-owned 23XI Racing — will host “Bubba’s Block Party,” a nationwide community initiative at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 27, 2023

How could Greyhound station sale affect riders?

If Greyhound gets booted from 630 W. Harrison St., it could leave bus travelers standing outside in the city’s sometimes extreme weather.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

Chicago’s All-Star ‘game of the century’

The 1933 contest featured such players as Babe Ruth, Lefty Grove, Jimmie Foxx, Gabby Hartnett, Carl Hubbell and Lou Gehrig, but no black players.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023