All Stories
Tribune Food Awards: The 2026 Readers’ Choice winners
After reviewing hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes, we’re excited to reveal this year’s Readers’ Choice Food Awards winners.
Chicago’s Legion Park encampment was cleared out. Residents and activists question the city’s next steps.
Twelve former Legion Park encampment residents have been matched with housing. But activists say the closure represents problems with encampment policy.
Obama Presidential Center museum tickets now on sale as June opening approaches
Tickets can be purchased through an online queue for dates through Nov. 30.
May Day unfolds across CPS with rallies, civic education and some teacher absences
About 40 civic engagement field trips were approved for 2,200 students, according to Chicago Public Schools.
Department of Justice investigating sexuality and gender teaching in 36 Illinois school districts
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division is investigating 36 Illinois school districts for teaching sexual and gender-related content.
Chicago police officer killed, another critically injured in shooting at Swedish Hospital: ‘A devastating loss’
One Chicago police officer was killed and another critically injured after they were shot at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital Saturday morning by a man they brought in for treatment at...
UIC researchers use mural art to raise awareness of invasive plant species
UIC’s MEC Lab studies the traits that make invasive plant species harmful. Its new grant-funded mural project aims to promote mitigation and education.
Families seek answers and closure at Medical Examiner’s Missing Persons Day
The event was hosted by the Cook County medical examiner's office, in conjunction with Cook County sheriff's office, Chicago police and others.
Tornado watch in effect for Chicago and Cook County until 11 p.m.
Potentially severe storms will follow an unseasonably warm April Friday, with chilly weather forecast for Saturday.
Chicago suburbs in Cook and Lake counties prepare for Des Plaines River flood
Areas near the Des Plaines River from just east of O'Hare Airport north to the Wisconsin border were under a flood warning due to the river's rising levels.