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Fighting for her political life, Mayor Lori Lightfoot called Jesus “Chuy” Garcia the “original defunder” of police and Paul Vallas a resume inflater who takes his marching orders from the Fraternal Order of Police and its “repugnant” president John Catanzara.

Chicago authorities say a deadly fire in a high-rise apartment building was caused by someone smoking in a bedroom

Our next Bears position review focuses on the cornerbacks, a group of young players who were tested all season but showed progress.

Willie Wilson has reported the most fundraising of all nine candidates running for mayor of Chicago, Illinois, on Feb. 28. Wilson reported raising $6.1 million. WTTW reported that $5 million was self-funded. Mayor Lori Lightfoot spent the most at $4.3 million. These figures include all reports filed through Dec. 31,…

The Like A Prayer hitmaker, 64, has sold-out 36 shows and counting across Toronto, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris and more

Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:

A plan to tax suburban Metra riders is a bad idea. Instead, discourage driving, especially for short trips. Instead, Chicago needs a system of shared streets to promote walking and biking.

The charter schools received shorter term lengths than in the past and new conditions for continued approval as part of an ongoing effort to demand greater accountability.

A musical ‘Wuthering Heights’ and a Patty Griffin concert are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.