The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

Five people have filed to run for 27th Ward alderperson, following a transition nearly a year ago that saw the previous alderman's son ...

Concurrent bridge closures Downtown and on the North Side have disrupted daily life for commuters. Ald. Brendan Reilly called the project planning a "massive bureaucratic failure." ...

Heartland Human Care Services plans to lay off its remaining employees Dec. 31, ending services for people facing poverty, ...

Keep track of 2026 election results as they come in for the governor, Congress, Board of Education races — and more ...

Join an Owl Prowl, go forest bathing along the Des Plaines River Trail, run in the 48th annual Turkey Trot Chicago and more.

Employee Raven Stubbs joined Sarah Hollenbeck as co-owner of the 47-year-old store last month after the previous co-owner, ...

Each City Council member opted in to the annual pay raise that is tied to inflation. Mayor Brandon Johnson is not taking a pay bump.

More headaches are on the way as similar work on the 110-year-old Lake Street Bridge will require service disruptions this ...

The club's next all-inclusive gatherings are Thursday at City Farm on Division Street and Sunday at Sweet Luxury Suites Downtown.

About a dozen candidates for the city’s first fully elected school board would consider closing or merging schools as enrollment declines. Most oppose any closures.

The Washington, D.C.-based deli, which has drawn criticism for its private equity backers, plans to open four or five more ...