The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

CHICAGO — A series of political mailings that resemble newspapers and excoriate Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker over crime issues has prompted the governor to claim they’re the work of “racist political consultant” and right-wing radio show host Dan Proft, who also is financially supporting Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey.

Some of the places that provide unique opportunities to find alone time in one of the world’s great urban centers.

The body of Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, was discovered inside a suitcase outside the St. Regis Bali Resort in 2014. Mack and her boyfriend were arrested the next day, and they stood trial in Indonesia.

Both fatal attacks occurred on the West Side, one in Austin and the other in East Garfield Park.

About 300 immigrants have come to Chicago via Texas-charted buses to Illinois within the last week, according to Illinois officials. Some are now temporarily living at a suburban hotel.

The men, 46 and 48, were with a group of people in the 1400 block of West Lake Street when someone got out of a black sedan and fired, Chicago police said.

He was grand marshal for 35 years of the annual Steuben Parade celebrating German culture and heritage and was to be honored this weekend at this year’s edition of the parade.

VENICE, Italy — “This is kind of like: whoa.”

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky won’t get the chance to defend their WNBA championship after they lost Game 5 of their semifinal series to the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Thursday at Wintrust Arena.

The Chicago Cubs have nothing to prove in the remaining 25 games of the 2022 season, but they plan on playing out the schedule anyway.

Brits and others living in Chicago remember the queen and her annual Christmas Day speech — something many families tuned into every year.