The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Man arrested after shooting himself in the leg

A US man facing firearm charges told officers he accidentally shot himself in the leg while dreaming that an intruder was breaking into his home, Fox News reported. Lake County Sheriff’s deputies were called to his suburban home in Chicago, Illinois, following a report of a person with a gunshot…

The Week · Jun 16, 2023

Heather Mack, convicted in Bali of killing mother, set to plead guilty in US

The daughter of an American woman whose body was found stuffed inside a suitcase at an Indonesian resort island is scheduled to appear in Chicago federal court to change her plea to guilty on charges she helped kill her mother in Bali nine years ago

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Familiar script followed, as more Pirates pitching problems open door to Cubs sweep

CHICAGO — After concluding a 6-3 homestand by earning a series victory against the Mets, one with seemingly some get-right vibes attached to it, the Pirates set out on a six-game road trip against a couple division foes feeling pretty good.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023

New mayor off to ‘very encouraging start,’ local business leader says

Jack Lavin, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce president, still isn’t willing, however, to back $800 million in business taxes Mayor Brandon Johnson wants for social programs that are key to his anti-violence strategy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023

Jury convicts politically connected Chicago businessman James Weiss of attempting to bribe two state legislators

CHICAGO — A federal jury on Thursday convicted a politically connected Chicago businessman of attempting to pay off two state legislators to pass a bill beneficial to his sweepstakes gaming company and then lying about it to the FBI.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 15, 2023

Bellator 297 predictions: Who’s picking upsets in the two title fights in Chicago?

Check out our staff members' picks for the Bellator 297 main card in Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 15, 2023

Girlfriend of missing Chicago man pleas for return after he vanished from concert venue

Noah Enos’ girlfriend Nicole Wijs told The Independent on Thursday that she last spoke with him around 9pm on Monday

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Chicago man arrested on gun charges after shooting himself in sleep as he dreamt about an intruder

Sheriff’s say bullet passed through Mark Dicara’s leg and was lodged in bed

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Long-sought Chicago casino could open by Labor Day as Bally’s plan for temporary site clears state hurdle

The Illinois Gaming Board’s “preliminary suitability” finding allows Bally’s to lay the groundwork for operations both at the Medinah Temple in River North and the permanent $1.7 billion casino complex at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, expected to open by 2026.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023

Chicago fashion designer Thierry Andre Roger, whose clients included violinist Rachel Barton Pine, dies at 60

Calls to Mr. Roger often traced back to a simple cocktail party question: Where’d you get that dress?

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023