Thousands expected to march in Chicago’s ‘No Kings’ rally downtown Saturday By Rebecca Johnson March 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. In a city that served last fall as ground zero for the Trump administration's mass...
A teacher-free AI school is coming to Chicago, with tuition at $55,000 a year By Kate Armanini March 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Alpha School, a network of AI-based private schools will open a K-8 campus in the...
Human remains found in Mokena identified as missing Joliet man By Daily Southtown March 28, 2026 at 7:58 a.m. Skeletal remains found Tuesday in a field near Mokena were identified as Terhan F. Gordon,...
Today in History: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock By Associated Press March 27, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On March 27, 2022, Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock onstage at the 94th Academy...
Asking Eric: He died on my birthday By R. Eric Thomas March 27, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: A close family member who was a beloved community member died unexpectedly on...
Illinois rides defense to 65-55 win over Houston for 2nd Elite Eight berth in 3 years — vs. Big Ten rival Iowa By Colleen Kane March 27, 2026 at 2:15 a.m. Illinois entered the Sweet 16 with one of the top-rated offenses in the country, but...
Sweet 16: Trey Kaufman-Renn tips in last-second game-winner to send Purdue past Texas 79-77 By Janie McCauley March 26, 2026 at 10:08 p.m. Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a miss with 0.7 seconds left, and No. seed 2 Purdue...
Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a ‘toll booth’ regime By David McHugh March 26, 2026 at 9:13 p.m. Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz,...
Sweet 16: No. 9 seed Iowa continues improbable March run, beating Nebraska 77-71 to reach Elite Eight By Kristie Rieken March 26, 2026 at 10:17 p.m. Ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA Tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska...
Illinois bill would ease rules on solar plug-ins, expand access to renters and condo owners By Christiana Freitag March 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Plug-in, or 'balcony,' solar involves small, portable units, typically less than 390 watts, that can...
Matthew Boyd’s 1st opening-day start with Chicago Cubs ends early in 10-4 loss, but still a ‘real special day’ By Meghan Montemurro March 26, 2026 at 7:35 p.m. The Washington Nationals tagged Matthew Boyd for five runs in the fourth inning Thursday, and...
Singer-songwriter Dash Crofts of Seals & Crofts, known for hits ‘Summer Breeze’ and ‘Diamond Girl,’ dies at 87 By Hillel Italie March 26, 2026 at 7:35 p.m. Crofts died Wednesday of heart failure at the Heart Hospital of Austin in Austin, Texas,...
Column: Chicago Cubs got a bargain in Pete Crow-Armstrong’s new deal, even as he’s still growing as a player By Paul Sullivan March 26, 2026 at 7:01 p.m. In Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs have found a box-office star who should keep Wrigley...