Periodical cicadas emerge in Chicago area after 17 years
Periodical cicadas have been spotted from Lisle to Morgan Park. The last time the periodical cicadas were visible in northern Illinois, the iPhone was just being brought to market.
The team rejects comparisons to George Lucas’ abandoned vision for Chicago’s lakefront, but Bears execs say they’ve learned from it and studied other legal battles as they push a $4.7 billion stadium development plan.
“We’re determined to get them back,” Jason Hughes says. Otherwise, “It’s just a matter of time before they will get on fentanyl and die.”
From games, a gala and graduation, the Sky rookie is making the most of her unique, multidimensional experience.
These dating streets are not for the faint of heart, y’all. We sat down with Cheryl Grace, who specializes in career and love transformation for women.
It is truly a year of phenomenal books, Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen says. Here are the ones you should take to the beach with you.
The park’s long history is a classic Chicago battle over the use of the lakefront.
No arrests were made, and protesters exited the building when police entered, a university spokesperson said. The demonstrators dispersed at about 9:30 p.m.
“Before It All Goes Dark” sets to music a true story out of the Chicago suburbs. It opened in Seattle this weekend before making its Chicago premiere May 24 and 25.
Lawmakers debate budget in Springfield and busloads of CPS teachers arrive at the Capitol to lobby legislators.
The draft policy aims to undercut a dramatic rise in stops that disproportionately target people of color and rarely lead to arrests. “It felt like it was time to do something about it,” said Foxx, who is stepping down as Cook County state’s attorney this year.
Bears President Kevin Warren has rejected the 48.6-acre Michael Reese site, saying it’s too narrow and doesn’t work because the stadium would have to be built “over an active train line.”
The lawsuit claims systematic pay disparities between female and male employees, as well as between Black and white employees, under its current and previous owners.
The DePaul encampment had been in place since April 30.
Ancient artifacts depicting women are often interpreted as symbols of physical beauty or fertility. But ancient women also spiked balls and severed heads.
The cemetery in suburban Midlothian is a reminder of early settlers of the area. But some visit in hopes of experiencing the paranormal.
Experts say the pandemic disrupted the pathways that helped teens get a job or an education after high school.
CTU members took buses to the state capital and split into groups to meet with legislators and make their case for additional funding as CPS faces a nearly $400 million budget deficit for next school year and some schools are reporting cuts.
The encampment at the Lincoln Park campus had been been in place since April 30. The action came after school officials said they had reached an impasse with the protesters.
Parent company Kraft-Heinz is contemplating sale of the hot dog brand.
Co-founders of the band join Reset to talk pessimism and brevity.
Two experts from the regional EPA office join WBEZ to tell us what Chicago-area residents can expect.
The transit agencies face a possible $730 million deficit as soon as 2026, according to the Civic Federation.
We looked beyond the massive touring shows to build this list of 25 area summer concerts that are affordable and top notch.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill is expected to be grilled by lawmakers next week for his decision to negotiate with students.
It’s the latest move to expand access to abortion in Illinois as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to block access to mifepristone.
Chicago has an average of 1,400 bicycle accidents every year.
From phasing out subminimum wage for tipped workers to struggling to handle the migrant crisis, Johnson’s first year has had its ups and downs.
From local playwrights debuting work to big name actors performing on stages throughout the city, there’s plenty to choose from this month.
Once the richest person in Illinois, Ken Griffin pulled out in 2022, months after complaining about the city’s crime, saying “there is nowhere, where you can feel safe.”
Chicago’s Jean Dubuffet sculpture isn’t the only famous artwork leaving the former state building. Where are they all going?
From endorsing a new Bears’ stadium to revoking the subminimum wage, Johnson’s critics and allies examine where he and the city are going.
The ongoing migrant crisis, crime, staff shake-ups, City Council turmoil — and some legislative wins for progressives — were among the highlights and lowlights of Johnson’s first term.
Carter has delivered on the promise that he would win federal funding for major projects like the Red Line extension. But he has failed at day-to-day operations and customer service, mass transit experts say.
Parents and others don’t blame teachers. Instead, they see the lack of learning as an effect of poverty and other challenges, a poll of 2,100 Chicagoans finds.
Chicago residents are divided over whether parents should be able to bypass their neighborhood school, and two-thirds want to prioritize funding those local schools.
The proposal would give enforcement teeth to a 2011 executive order that bars improper contributions.
The Plante Moran accounting firm is fighting a subpoena as investors in Maple & Ash allege pandemic relief fraud by the Gold Coast restaurant.
Luisette Kraal, a native of Curaçao, lives in the U.S. on a religious visa that has run out. For two years she has been a key figure in helping newcomers adjust to the city.
The Southern Poverty Law Center urged Chicago officials to reconsider a decision not to take disciplinary action against eight officers connected to the Oath Keepers.
In her latest book, a Chicago author provides a go-to guide for new managers to foster a safe, inclusive and productive workplace.
Asian Americans are three times less likely to seek mental health care compared to white Americans.