I’m happy to report that Route 66’s obituary—written repeatedly since 1984, when the opening of I-40 enabled motorists to make the trip from Chicago to Los Angeles on five connecting ...

After sending a letter to parents of public schools students, police are bracing for the possibility of another so-called "teen takeover" in downtown Chicago Friday. An alert was sent to phones ...

Wabash Ave. in the Loop on Wednesday. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Share A fire broke out in the kitchen of a restaurant in downtown Chicago Wednesday evening. Firefighters were called to 17 N.

Donation Options Search Search Search Police officers in 2023 at a crime scene in downtown Chicago, where random attacks in recent years have involved suspects who had have long histories of ...

An alderman representing part of downtown Chicago plans to call for a City Council vote on Wednesday on a controversial curfew plan to keep teens from causing trouble at night. Ald. Brian Hopkins ...

Marissa Sulek joined CBS News Chicago in January 2025. Before Chicago, Marissa was a general assignment reporter in Nashville at WSMV, where she was nominated for Mid-South Emmy Awards for her ...

It’s a familiar discussion among Chicago leaders whenever the weather warms up. Under Johnson’s predecessor, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, backlash over downtown violence led to her successfully ...

Meeting with Chicago reporters Wednesday at the NFL owners meetings, Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren provided an update on the franchise's plans to build a state-of-the-art fixed-roof stadium.

(Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune) People protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk during the “Hands Off!” day of action march through downtown Chicago on April 5, 2025.

Chicago is an expansive city with dozens of neighborhoods, all known for their quirks, watering holes, landmarks and events. Downtown Chicago is no different. Chicago’s bustling downtown boasts many ...

(Does nobody just say “hello” anymore?) The production here, directed by Relentless cofounder and longtime Chicago theater stalwart Edward Torres, hasn’t been without its own controversy ...