Politics
Review: 'Two Sisters and a Piano' at Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre's staging of Nilo Cruz's 'Two Sisters and a Piano' delivers genuine peaks but struggles to sustain them in an uneven yet admirable production.
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Politics Chicago Mayor's Budget Director Got Illegal Property Tax Breaks
Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget director Annette Guzman collected illegal property tax breaks for five years on a South Loop condo she no longer lived in.
Michael Kowalski ★ Mar 21
Politics 2026 Chicago Humanities Festival Lineup & Dates
Padma Lakshmi, Veronica Roth, Michael Pollan and more headline the 2026 Chicago Humanities Festival running March 24 through June 28.
Michael Kowalski ★ Mar 18
Politics Illinois Primary Election Day: Key Races to Watch
Illinois voters head to the polls in a primary election with competitive races for U.S. Senate, Cook County Board President, and Cook County Assessor.
Michael Kowalski ★ Mar 18
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Politics SNAP Work Requirements Hit Older Chicagoans Hard
New SNAP work requirements now apply to adults up to age 54, hitting older Chicagoans on the South and West sides especially hard amid limited job prospects.
Politics Mayor Johnson Fights to Protect Chicago Tipped Wage Phaseout
Mayor Brandon Johnson calls freezing Chicago's subminimum wage phaseout 'irresponsible' as a City Council vote looms on Wednesday.
Politics Chicago City Council Video Gambling Battle Takes New Turn
Chicago's License Committee rejected ward-by-ward video gambling bans requested by six mayoral allies, defying the longstanding aldermanic prerogative tradition.
Politics CTA Riders Shoved onto L Tracks Once a Month, Data Shows
A Sun-Times analysis found 60+ riders shoved onto CTA L tracks since 2021, averaging roughly one incident per month on Chicago's train system.
Chicagoland Culture
Local Jesse Jackson Laid to Rest, Women's March & More Chicago Photos
Chicago mourned Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., with three former presidents attending, while hundreds marched for Women's Day in a powerful two-week recap.
Local Man Charged With Murder in Chicago Firefighter's Death
Sheaves Slate faces murder and arson charges after allegedly setting a Rogers Park fire that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, 32, during a tenant dispute.
Local Man Charged With Battery at Chicago Mexican Dance Studio
Robert Villanueva faces five misdemeanor battery counts after pouring liquid on children and adults leaving a Ballet Folklorico studio in Avondale.
Local Chicago Week in Photos: Green River, Election Day & More
From St. Patrick's Day river dyeing and Election Day at Manny's to a West Ridge encampment sweep, Chicago packed a dramatic week into just a few days.
Local Whiskey Trust: Avondale's Kentucky Blends Meet Chicago History
Jeff VanDam's Whiskey Trust blends Kentucky bourbon barrels in Avondale, merging Chicago's forgotten whiskey history with modern craft spirits.
Local South Side Irish Pubs Photo Exhibit at Beverly Arts Center
Photographer Kelly White's 'Cheers to the South Side' exhibit celebrates Beverly's iconic Irish pubs through architectural photography at the Beverly Arts Center.
Local Aldi South Loop, Lily Pad's Acai Bar in Bronzeville & More
Bronzeville welcomes Lily Pad's Acai Bar on Cottage Grove, while Aldi preps a new South Loop location. Here's the latest Chicago food news.
Local Google's Thompson Center Chicago: Name Kept, Opens 2027
Google confirmed the renovated Thompson Center will keep its historic name and open as its Chicago headquarters in 2027, with a publicly accessible atrium.
Local ICE A Top Issue for Chicago Voters in 2026 Primary
A new poll finds 63% of Chicago-area voters view ICE negatively, with 7 in 10 saying a candidate's immigration stance shapes their vote.
Local SuperChef Darnell Ferguson Wants to Change How Chicago Eats
Food Network star Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson is bringing his grocery store revolution to Chicago, teaching home cooks how to elevate comfort food classics without breaking the bank.
Local Special Prosecutor Sought for ICE Abuses in Cook County
Nearly 250 officials and organizations demand a special prosecutor to investigate alleged ICE crimes during Operation Midway Blitz in Cook County.
Local Gino & Marty's Avoids Eviction After $137K Rent Settlement
Gino & Marty's Italian restaurant in Chicago's Fulton Market dodged eviction after settling $137K in unpaid rent, but faces $400K+ in total debts.