Under the new law, state House and Senate candidates must run in the primary to appear on the November general election ballot — a move leaving prospective candidates in the lurch, viewed as a power grab by the Democrat-led legislature.
Johnson’s Communications Director Ronnie Reese is under fire for a 2010 tweet that said, “I brake for gay pride, reluctantly.” Meanwhile, Ald. Debra Silverstein called a recent Facebook post by Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez “an antisemitic dog whistle.”
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The monumental decision sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start steering millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.
Clarence Johnson of Bellwood faces a first-degree murder charge in Wednesday’s stabbing death of Francois H. Reed-Swain in the West Loop restaurant. No motive was given.
Hodge debuted in the Cubs’ 9-2 loss to the Braves on Wednesday.
A man, 43, was shot in the neck about 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue. He is hospitalized in critical condition. The other man, 40, was grazed in the head and declined medical attention.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden host a state dinner in honor of Kenya’s president and his wife.
The Bears’ star receiver had the best year of his NFL career with Justin Fields at quarterback, but though he wanted Fields to stay, he quickly moved on and is eager to get acclimated with a talented rookie quarterback.
Kevin Cross, the president and general manager of NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago and NBC Sports Chicago, personally began meeting with those affected Thursday. He’s focused on making sure employees land on their feet.
Organized team activities are voluntary — and increasingly so in recent years.
Visitors are greeted by Bubba Wallace’s 23XI McDonald’s Toyota Camry show car, which is parked just steps away from the main entrance. The exhibit opens to the public on Friday and runs through July 7.
Novels set their romances in the worlds of baseball, hockey, basketball, soccer and more.
The taproom’s closure in Douglass Park will affect 86 employees, some of whom will work remotely or relocate to California.
The man, 30, was stabbed about 4:30 p.m. in the 200 block of North State Street. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
Searocket, a female piping plover, was seen at the beach Wednesday morning. Birders are hopeful for a match after they saw the pair near each other, which they say is a good sign.
John Shadbar, 70, is accused of shooting his neighbor with an assault rifle May 7. Prosecutors allege Shadbar acted because the victim, Melissa Robertson, who is white, had Black children. Robertson survived and is recovering.
A man in his 30s was found unresponsive in the water about 11 a.m. Thursday in the 5600 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Authorities are investigating.
Wade hopes Translatable, which is funded by the Wade Family Foundation, will provide a community to “support growth, mental health and well-being, and that this space ignites more conversations leading to greater understanding and acceptance.”
The good — and not so good — for the rookie quarterback.
El Programa Puente de Acceso iba a ser temporal y su final estaba planeado inicialmente para diciembre. Ahora se espera que finalice en agosto.
MLB has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system in minor leagues since 2019.
Su calendario de seis semanas se ha reducido a cuatro y su regreso está previsto para el 1 de junio.
El juicio— el primero de miles de casos similares en todo el país en llegar a un jurado— ha durado tres semanas. El jurado, compuesto por nueve mujeres y tres hombres, deliberará ahora sobre si el medicamento contra la acidez estomacal le causó cáncer de colon a una mujer de 89 años de Brookfield.
Some of the Christian-themed figurines feature Bible verses or children praying. Fans have collections numbering in the hundreds.
Those questioning the mayor’s moves include many Black and reform-minded council members who believe Carlos Ramirez-Rosa’s arm-twisting tactics at the zoning committee can’t be overlooked.
The city’s police chief noted that the department’s officers are expected to maintain their body-worn cameras in a “constant state of operational readiness.”
David Moore of St. John’s, Indiana, faces multiple charges in the alleged cheating case in a Cal Sag Bass Anglers event on May 11.
Lockett has grown to a legit 6-4 and is a big playmaker with poise and an impressive all-around tool kit.
A look at how the locals performed at the EYBYL, Under Armour and Adidas competitions.
About 5:20 a.m., Metra reported “extensive delays due to a pedestrian incident.” The person struck died due to their injuries, according to Bartlett police.