Brendan Byrne owed federal taxes after filing his 2023 return, but his payment fell into limbo when an IRS-authorized payment vendor disappeared.

You may recognize the central character in Definition Theatre’s Chicago premiere: a strong, protective woman who fears ...

The governor’s funding plan comes as the arts face a precarious moment. Advocates worry Illinois could fall behind in its ...

The civil rights leader spent six decades fighting to support Black students and the schools that serve them through protests ...

The slightly decomposed-looking sculptures appear as part of Cave’s new exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Dozens of Muslims gathered at the Downtown Islamic Center of Chicago to break their first fast of Ramadan. Some came seeking ...

PACs, billionaires and labor unions are gearing up for a Chicago school board race where contributions are expected to top ...

In 1996, Jackson’s calls for more diversity in Hollywood were ignored or criticized. Now "Sinners," a movie by a Black ...

Brendan Reilly, one of the more conservative Democrats on the City Council, looks to unseat Toni Preckwinkle, who doubles as ...

Two Cook County Board of Review commissioners, George Cardenas and Samantha Steele face re-election and have opposition in ...

Four candidates are vying in the Democratic primary to replace outgoing incumbent Susana Mendoza as the state's chief ...

All state representatives serve two-year terms with elections on even-numbered years, meaning all the seats are up for a vote ...