Bally’s pushes Medinah temporary casino opening to SeptemberBally's is pushing the opening date for its temporary casino at Medinah Temple back another month to September. August 03, 2023
Racist watermelon-eating contest alleged as Northwestern football hazing lawsuits mountA new lawsuit describing more sexualized and racist hazing in Northwestern University’s football program alleges Black freshmen players were forced to compete in watermelon-eating contests. August 03, 2023
Chicago sues property management firm over alleged ‘rent-to-own’ scheme targeting South Side residentsThe suit alleges the company failed to remit property tax payments to the county, causing some low-income Chicagoans to lose their homes. August 03, 2023
Security guard fatally shoots gunman who’d killed a man in South Shore, police sayA store security guard fatally shot a gunman who’d shot and killed another man Thursday afternoon near a busy intersection in the South Shore neighborhood, according to Chicago police. August 03, 2023
Illinois will seek to address student trauma under measure signed by Gov. J.B. PritzkerIllinois will attempt to quantify the level of adversity faced by children in communities across the state under a new law that aims to improve the way schools address student trauma. August 03, 2023
Lollapalooza Day 1: Billie Eilish a fan favorite on opening day — and 2023 is a big year for K-popBy one measure, this is the biggest Lollapalooza ever with a jump in daily capacity in Chicago's Grant Park. August 03, 2023
James Lewis, long eyed as suspect in 1982 Tylenol murders, died of pulmonary embolismMassachusetts authorities say longtime Tylenol suspect James Lewis died of pulmonary thromboembolism — a blood clot in the lungs — at age 76. August 03, 2023
PETA alleges conflict of interest, calls for investigation in Lake Station dog deaths from heatThe Humane Society of Hobart and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued statements on Wednesday calling on the city of Lake Station to conduct an investigation of a July 27 incident in which at least eight dogs died from heat-related illness. August 03, 2023
Attorneys for final defendant charged in murder of CPD Officer Clifton Lewis argue judge is biased, but fail in bid to replace himAttorneys for the final defendant charged in the Clifton Lewis case unsuccessfully argued a Cook County judge has “consistently displayed prejudice." August 03, 2023
Afternoon Briefing: First day of Lollapalooza underwayGood afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today. August 03, 2023
Drowning death of off-duty firefighter ruled an accident, funeral services set, officials sayFire officials said funeral services have been set for an off-duty firefighter who died while swimming at 31st Street beach the end of July. August 03, 2023
$25 million settlement in works for 2 men wrongfully convicted in 1993 slaying of IIT basketball playerTwo men convicted in the slaying of a college basketball standout in Chicago 30 years ago are in line for a $25 million payout from the city under the terms of a settlement agreement, court records show. August 03, 2023
Daywatch: Top 10 tips for attending LollapaloozaGood morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day. August 03, 2023
Still relegated to the weeds, Chicago cannabis stores gear up for big off-site Lollapalooza sales Chicago cannabis shops are gearing up for the third Lollapalooza music festival where recreational marijuana is legal August 03, 2023
Some in Grant Park’s shadow brace for Lollapalooza’s return and its high stakes for Chicago public safetyStarting Thursday, more than 100,000 people will flock to Grant Park for each of the four days of Lollapalooza 2023, the first iteration of the festival during Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tenure. August 03, 2023
Pritzker signs bill mandating full-day kindergarten in Illinois public schoolsSchool districts must establish both full-day and half-day options within four years. Parents, however, are not required to enroll kids until age 6. August 03, 2023
Lollapalooza expected to deliver big weekend for Chicago hotels, even as business travel lagsThe busy summer tourism season has gotten a boost from a series of Soldier Field concerts and mega-events like NASCAR. August 03, 2023
Police: Mother slain, young son, two others shot in Auburn Gresham neighborhoodFour people, including a 2-year-old boy and his parents, were shot in the city's Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the South Side, authorities said. August 02, 2023
Mayor Brandon Johnson defends response to teen gatherings, migrant crisis: ‘My administration is different’The new mayor spent an hour answering a range of questions during a sprawling news conference. August 02, 2023
Oak Park leaders move to pursue renovation rather than demolition of historic Village HallThe Village Hall building is prized by many residents in architecturally savvy Oak Park for its striking angular design. August 02, 2023