What happened at South Chicago Chapel after decomposing bodies were found? A hearing is scheduled Thursday in a lawsuit against the South Deering funeral home after a grisly discovery this August. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24
Are cicadas louder this year? It's 'inconclusive' but it seems like the male mating call is really loud. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3
What to know about Flock’s controversial license plate readers Flock's plate reader cameras have sparked a heated debate over mass surveillance, spurring protests and arrests in Chicago's suburbs. Here are the answers to some key questions. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27
Nearly all power in Northwest Indiana restored after storms. Here's what to know. Winds of nearly 100 mph and torrential downpours knocked trees into people's homes and driveways and flooded basements and roads. Seven people died across Indiana. The storms caused widespread power outages in the state. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21
How to vote in the November 2026 Illinois general election From voter registration guidance to early voting sites, here's everything you need to know cast your ballot in Illinois. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23
Here’s your 2026 guide to farmers markets throughout Chicago Our annual list of 100-plus markets across the metro Chicago area — freshly updated with dates, programming and prepared food offerings. Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2025
Photos: 20 of the best cosplays at C2E2 in Chicago From Ladypool to Leatherface, check out 20 of the best costumes we saw Saturday at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2025
What to know about immigration operations and National Guard deployments to Chicago Got more questions? WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times provide answers. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 2, 2025
Where to get a pint of Guinness in Chicago for St. Patrick's Day There's an art to serving a pint of Guinness — these five Chicago pubs take pride in their pours. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2025
Here’s where to find paczki in Chicago (MAP) Paczki Day falls on Feb. 16 this year. Here’s where to find the Polish treat. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2025
What is Pulaski Day? Here's what's closed and the history of this Chicago holiday Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 2. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed. Chicago Public Schools, local banks and post offices will be open. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2025
Tax refund loans can provide quick cash, but there's also risks Tax refund loans provide fast cash while you wait for the rest of your refund, but tax preparation costs can outweigh the benefits. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2025
Friends are getting older and moving away. How do I cope? When feeling discouraged about friendships becoming distant, be reassured that they need you whether they are near or far. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2025
How gutting the U.S. Education Department impacts Illinois schools and universities President Trump signed an order Thursday calling for the Education Department to close and he has slashed staff by half. He’s also targeting DEI in higher education and research funding. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 14, 2025
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2025 How do Chicago's sanctuary laws protect immigrants? Your safety matters. Find out how local laws support you and what to expect if you encounter law enforcement.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 5, 2025 What you need to know about bird flu Art Institute of Chicago Plus: Federal transit fund troubles, a historic Art Institute exhibit and more
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 15, 2025 Free days at Chicago museums and attractions: When and where to go For year-round free admission, consider becoming a member of your favorite museum, zoo or outdoor garden attraction.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2024 'Oh my God! It's a dog! It's alive!' Rescuer of abused dog recounts horror of discovery Professional declutterer recounts horror of discovering abused dog of pediatrician, who now faces charges of animal cruelty.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2024 Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. president and humanitarian, dies at 100 Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. His state funeral will be Jan. 9, designated as a…
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2024 Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin decides 'it's time,' won’t seek reelection The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in the U.S. Senate.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2024 Chicago's top 10 news stories of 2024 The city thrived in the spotlight for the Democratic National Convention during a tough year for Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2024 Opioids have been killing the same generation of Black men in Chicago for decades Black men born 1951-1970 always have had the greatest risk of dying of overdoses, even in their 20s, 30s and 40s. It's true in Chicago, Baltimore, Washington and other big cities, an investigation by the Sun-Times, The New York Times, The Baltimore Banner, Big Local News at Stanford University and…
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2024 What to know about the Chicago White Sox stadium proposal White Sox owner-in-waiting Justin Ishbia has proposed building a new Sox stadium along the Chicago River, next to The 78 neighborhood in the South Loop. Why? What does this mean for the Bridgeport neighborhood, home to Rate Field where the Sox play now?
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2024 The man behind the magic of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' show in Chicago Magician and illusionist Jamie Harrison created the whimsical and heart stopping moments in stage production, which is currently playing in Chicago.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2024 Chicago’s violence took the lives of their loved ones. They're telling their stories to try to change things. They hope that, in telling their stories in their own words, writing about those they lost and how that shaped them, they might somehow inspire change in Chicago.