University officials say finances have taken a hit from declines in research funding and foreign student enrollment. Faculty ...

Chicago’s South and West Side neighborhoods grapple with the closure of seven grocery stores. An estimated 400,000 music fans ...

CPS had stepped in and absorbed the school amid fears it would shutter. But parents, students and teachers argued that ...

The Chicago Board of Education made the unprecedented decision to reject the budget proposed by Chicago Public Schools’ superintendent Thursday and instead approved a revised plan that cancels more ...

Lollapalooza 2026 will go down in history as the year when the pop girlies ruled the stage. And John Summit. The Naperville born-and-bred DJ landed a slot at the same time as Lorde, one of five ...

Some may still question Sombr’s overnight rockstar status, but he certainly doesn’t. The 21-year-old entered Lollapalooza Thursday like he owned the place, getting an escort to the stage in a classic ...

The Women's Professional Baseball League, the first nation-spanning U.S.-based professional league in the sport for women since 1954, will hold its opening day in Springfield Saturday.

Thousands of people who lost federal food assistance due to expanded work rules will receive a one-time $400 benefit starting Saturday, according to state officials. The Families Receiving Emergency ...

Lollapalooza 2026 kicks off Thursday, and if you notice there are more women in Grant Park, there are — at least where music acts are concerned. This year’s lineup is dominated by women artists, with ...

A deal offered by prosecutors would have required Kelly to admit guilt following a murder trial tainted by a corrupt detective and ineffective counsel. Our reporter met Kelly inside the Cook County ...

For the New Zealander, the headlining slot was a way to “complete the circle” of a Lolla journey that began in 2014 when she was just 17.

The county’s public health system is on track to provide nearly $500 million in free or discounted care in 2027 as more people lose or drop health insurance ...