The master of horror — and winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for “Angel Down” — will be interviewed by Susan Orlean at the American Writers Festival on June 7.

The retirement of the Regional Transportation Authority began Monday as it was granted new powers by the landmark Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, which took effect. The board’s first act was approving a quarter-percent sales tax increase in the Chicago-area to help fund CTA, Metra and Pace.

The HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Grant, aimed at low- and moderate-income families, comes at a time when homeownership is becoming increasingly out of reach for many Chicagoans due to rising costs.

Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged the Chicago Bears could leave Illinois for Indiana, but said that state leaders have stuck to their principles in protecting taxpayers’ interests over those of an NFL franchise.

Dirty soda is a customized ice drink, mixing soda with flavored creams, syrups or fruit. The viral concoction spurred the opening of family-owned Johnny’s Dirty Soda and Snacks in Lake View.

Free of the charges they faced for months, three of the “Broadview Six” defendants spoke to the Chicago Sun-Times after the high-profile case fell apart and created a credibility crisis for Chicago’s top federal prosecutor.

Spencer Leak Jr., one of the leaders of the Chicago funeral titan Leak and Sons, has died at 56.

The FDA has given some patients early access to the drug, daraxonrasib. A study being presented at an oncology conference in Chicago show it's the first treatment to considerably extend the lives of people with pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers.

The legislation creates a payment plan option, expands the redemption period, and creates a surplus equity fund for homeowners at risk of losing their homes

Originally scheduled for Fourth of July weekend, the African/Caribbean International Festival of Life was denied a permit for Union Park due to lack of police resources.

On Saturday morning, visitors were seen gathered in large groups, sitting in pairs or pulling a chair back to avoid being sprayed by the fountain’s water.

The Michelin-starred Atelier abruptly closed last week despite its owner’s efforts to make it more visible and appeal to more casual diners.

The coastal stretch offers sophisticated dining and shops, breweries, wineries, beaches, sunsets on Lake Michigan and a vacation vibe wherever you go.

Chicago-area Muslim families are flocking to a small southwest suburban school for its rigorous, play-based curriculum taught entirely in Arabic.

Researchers found 208 sudden and unexpected infant deaths in Cook County from 2019 to 2023, with many concentrated on Chicago's South and West sides.

Students at Hyde Park Academy are dismayed that two established community groups that checked in with students and held peace circles were abruptly removed from the school two weeks ago — especially in the wake of student deaths this spring.

Smyth is the sole restaurant from Chicago on this year’s list, and the only Chicago restaurant to hold three Michelin stars. The win comes ahead of the 10th anniversary of the restaurant’s opening in August.

The Chicago Park District will debut 100 imported French chairs nearby to encourage socializing in the lakefront park.

Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to introduce a sweeping ordinance that aims to protect the city’s renters from eviction and predatory practices.

In honor of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, In the Loop explores how other marginalized communities can show up for Asian Americans and their struggles.

During their visit, Mayor Brandon Johnson presented the pope with a formal letter of invitation, asking him to please come to Chicago in 2027 to celebrate Mass.

Ricardo Navarrete took part in his high school’s intramural soccer tournament a day after being released from immigration detention. It was his first game since federal immigration authorities took him and his mother into custody earlier this year.

Originally scheduled for Fourth of July weekend, the African/Caribbean International Festival of Life was denied a permit for Union Park due to lack of police resources.

“They robbed my son of his future,” said the mother of 17-year-old Pedro Ramirez, a two-sport athlete struck by stray gunfire Tuesday morning shortly after leaving his Back of the Yards home.

The performances by Northwestern University students provide young patients a chance for a playful, imaginative escape. They also expose theater students to a wider idea of what they can do with their degrees.

Has Chicago’s beloved deep dish made any mark in Italy, the pizza capital of the world? “No, no, no,” said one pizzaiolo as he looked at a picture of an iconic cheese-pull from a deep dish slice.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson consistently has spoken openly about his spiritual life and beliefs since entering the public square. It’s something he has in common with the Chicagoan he met in Rome Thursday: Pope Leo XIV.

After weeks of Chicagoans collectively asking “Where’s the lineup?” Riot Fest announced full details for its 2026 edition Thursday morning.

“Hi, friend. What’s your name?” asks Laura Fajardo-Riascos, a student at Northwestern. The crowd for this interactive adventure is only two people: Gino, a 4-year-old patient at Lurie Children's Hospital, and his grandmother.

Comedy is often an overlooked artform though Chicago is known for producing national talent. But many local comedians are struggling to afford healthcare. The newly formed Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians is trying to change that.

The Obama Presidential Center has released a fun-filled schedule of activities for its opening weekend on June 19-21. There will be many free and family-friendly events, like live music and dancing, throughout the weekend.

Our 100 Days of Concerts guide will help you find the best shows to go to all summer long.

In the Loop learns more about ways that communities across Chicagoland are creating dementia-friendly spaces that lessen the isolation some families experience.

Say More asks Chicagoans about their favorite festivals and hears why some folks could do without them.

Rehearsals at Second City are sometimes too exciting. We go backstage to find out how the company creates skits that work.

Tony Fitzpatrick was never the most famous or the trendiest Chicago artist, but he'll soon be the focus of an auction including nearly 70 original pieces: “There are so many stories that you can mine from Tony’s work.”

After 18-year-old Ricardo Navarette and his mother, Liliana, were detained by immigration officials in March, the teen’s school and soccer community rallied to call attention to their case.

Five candidates are running for the powerful president’s seat, but incumbents are running unopposed in two districts. The other 18 districts have competitive races with two or three contenders.

Known for its floral taste and bright green color, the leaves of this Southeast Asian plant are flavoring ice cream, cookies and cocktails across the city.

Many recent college graduates are struggling to break into the job market as employers navigate artificial intelligence, global conflicts and tariffs.

A $20 million gift to Lyric Opera of Chicago will be used to expand educational programming and make Mozart a more permanent fixture on the downtown stage.

Several festivalgoers said the weekend music event — one of the largest Latino music events in the country — offered them an opportunity to celebrate in hopes of better days.

Kaytranada embodied the fest’s tagline — “where R&B and house fall in love” — while Monica delivered an authentic, and emotional, set.

On day 1 of an event packed with attractions, Chicago’s avant-garde rockers Tortoise and synth rockers Pixel Grip, one of the city’s hottest exports, hit a high note.

Thirty years after being landmarked, the Raber House still sits weathered and empty, and could remain that way for a while. The city has outlined no clear plans for the building.

Fans poured into Grant Park on the first day of the festival, with J Balvin and Kali Uchis set to take the stage as the day's headliners.

Day 1 of the inaugural festival was a celebration of house music, 2000s R&B and the city’s Black and brown culture makers.

A test sampling of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and other waterways across Illinois found tiny plastics present, posing potential threats to human health and damage to the environment, according to an advocacy group.

Four candidates have already filed for school board president, and a fifth from the Chicago Teachers Union plans to join them. It’s a high-stakes race because the president has the power to decide what issues get debated and brought up for a vote.

Farmers market season is underway — and the suburbs have a bounty of options. Here’s up-to-date information for 54 markets across suburban Chicago.