"The Vocalo Hotline," a new live call-in show from WBEZ's sister station Vocalo 91.1 FM, will debut Friday, May 29 with host Nudia Hernandez. The weekly show will bring a “hyper-local factor" along with listener requests, shoutouts and conversation.

The Woman in White says the chance to heckle PCA was one of the reasons she had her engagement party right behind him. chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/05...

I stay away, too. Also: PCA’s chirping back was not a good look.

Gibsons, Harey Carey's and Rosebud restaurants are top dining choices when Chicago area politicians decide where to spend their campaign funds.

Teeing up @jonosoglin.bsky.social, who may have a Wendy's story to share. chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2...

Get a basic understanding of the Chicago Bears stadium situation — Arlington Heights vs. Hammond and whether Chicago still has a chance — from Sun-Times reporter @mitchtrout.bsky.social . chicago.suntimes.com/bears-stadiu...

Vijay Kumar, dean of engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, compared recent delivery robot crashes to self-driving cars that encounter “edge cases” — things that software developers and simulators haven’t yet modeled.

Tickets on sale tomorrow for the Obama Presidential Center. Opening day for the public is June 19. chicago.suntimes.com/things-to-do...

When the home plate ump double taps himself. He knew he blew the call.

ICYMI: We asked some experts what protocols should have been followed when a detained suspect was brought to Swedish Hospital on April 25 following an armed robbery. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...

Artist Antoine “Twan Twan” Humphries wants to create a place to preserve the history of the dancers, gymnasts, drill teams and DJs, who have been part of the footwork culture — and who strive to be in the annual Bud Billiken Parade.

Cook County Property Tax Delays — Here's what is still delayed: ❌ 2900 second installment bills due to go out in Nov. 2025 ❌ 4,663 first installment bills due to go out this Spring ❌ 91,000 refunds backlogged, totaling in $200 million due back to taxpayers Read the story: https://bit.ly/4t4dTh2

“The criminalisation of journalism, which is rooted in circumventing press law and misusing emergency legislation and common law, is proving to be a global phenomenon.” rsf.org/en/2026-rsf-...

The Boss' failure to mention Operation Midway Blitz during a concert that otherwise enthralled Chicago fans was akin to Mike Ditka failing to get Walter Payton a touchdown in the '86 Super Bowl. It was a notable miss in what otherwise was a night of revelry. chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/0...

Prosecutors still haven’t explained how Alphanso Talley got the gun into the hospital after being arrested and searched. But they said he was captured on video fidgeting and adjusting himself in the back of a police car.

During my long separation from Chicago, “Vanished Chicagoland” was an ember keeping alive my dreams of a return. chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2...

“This case never should have been brought … They never would have been able to prove it at trial.” Defense reacts after feds drop controversial conspiracy charge against the remaining members of the Broadview Six. From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Roughly one of every six Chicago bridges are listed in "poor" condition by the American Society of Civil Engineers — more than double the national average. What does that mean for residents?

Where’s a cat when you need one? chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/04...

Body camera footage released Friday shows that Chicago police officer Carlos Baker sat in a stairwell for more than 90 seconds after shooting his partner Krystal Rivera last summer, leaving her bleeding from a gunshot he initially said had been fired by someone else.

A village of just 7,900 had been on solid financial footing. But after months in the national spotlight, it has budget problems that it didn't create. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04...

A few dozen parents and educators are outside Sip and Savor at 53rd and Hyde Park Blvd for a “parent take over” in response to a “teen takeover” that’s been rumored to be happening in the neighborhood later. Most of these people are wearing shirts from Kenwood Academy.

And when these Wrigley Field fans threw the ball back, the wind in their face blew it back more than a #throwitback ever.

ICE and Border Patrol tactics that degrade immigrants, that treat them as sub-human mirror the forced disappearances under military dictatorships in Latin America, say people like Neris González, who was kidnapped in El Salvador in 1979. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

There are solutions, but they are costly and will take years, reports @brettchase.bsky.social. Follow our "Soaked" series, which continues next week with stories on how Chicago protects you from mold and how you can reduce the risk of flooding for your home. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...

A giant teddy bear was stolen, so yes, let’s have a helicopter search for the thieves. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...

“The water was almost up to my knees,” writes @tylerplariviere.bsky.social, Sun-Times photojournalist. chicago.suntimes.com/photography/...

Meet the Sox' line dancing outfielder. chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

I could easily hit all five in a week. I’m just not sure if it’s a good idea. chicago.suntimes.com/food-drink/2...

"As one federal appellate court said in 2015, 'The government need not ban a protected activity … if it can simply proceed upstream and dam the source.' Over half a century after the Pentagon Papers, the federal government apparently believes it can do just that." freedom.press/issues/the-d...

The @chicago.suntimes.com is covering No Kings rallies around the Chicago area today, including the gathering scheduled for Grant Park this afternoon. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/03...

“We are an outlier nationally. Our insurance regulators have no authority to reject or modify excessive rate hikes.” chicago.suntimes.com/environment/...

Only about 10 minutes in the line at Midway this morning. But I’m grumpy because my gate seats’ charging outlets didn’t work, and my Southwest plane has no power outlets. I’m at 68% prior to takeoff. I really shouldn’t be posting like this.

Steve Fullerton “is very protective of his secret ‘recipe.’” chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2026...

Season’s over.

As loved ones and fellow Loyola University Chicago students mourn the slain freshman, her death has become a rallying cry for politicians demanding stricter immigration enforcement.

Some big Chicago development projects are stalled because city leaders are getting stuck over who should run the Zoning Committee. @chicago.suntimes.com City Hall reporter Fran Spielman explains. chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...

How much did Cook County homeowners' frustration about rising property taxes show in Tuesday’s race for Cook County assessor? Who is to blame for skyrocketing property taxes? Will Hynes suffer the same fate? Let's dig into the answers (though I fear the headline gives away the first one) 🧵/12

A Chicago public elementary school is named for Chavez, a plaque at the Haymarket Memorial in the West Loop honors him, and murals depicting him appear in Little Village, Southport and other neighborhoods of the city. chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2026...

I switched from Hulu Live to YouTube TV a couple months ago, because the latter is a better overall user experience. But it'll be tempting now to do Hulu Live during the MLB season to get Marquee and switch to YouTube TV during the offseason.

Young voters: What drove you to vote in this primary election? How did you vote and why? I’m a reporter with @chicago.suntimes.com. DM me if you want to share!

Stratton’s momentum was enough to overcome an astounding $29 million Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spent on campaign ads. It began with a commanding debate performance in January and was amplified by ads in the final weeks of the campaign.

La Shawn Ford is the Democratic nominee in Illinois' District 7. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Juliana Stratton has defeated Raja Krishnamoorthi for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Illinois. Go to suntimes.com for more.

Daniel Biss declared the winner in the Illinois District 9 Democratic primary. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Bean declared winner in District 8.

Incumbent Fritz Kaegi is conceding to Pat Hynes in the Cook County assessor race.

Winners have been declared in these contested U.S. House primaries in Illinois: D-1 Maxwell (R); D-2 Miller (D); D-5 Quigley (D), Hanson (R); D-6 Casten (D), Conforti (R); D-7 Koppie (R); D-10 Schneider (D); D-13 Budzinski (D), Wilson (R); D-14 Marter (R); D-15 Miller (R); D-17 Vancil (R).

Earlier tonight at Juliana Stratton's party.

Melissa Bean leads Junaid Ahmed in the Democratic primary battle for the U.S. House District 8. 84% of expected votes counted. Live results: chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...