Here’s where active wildfires are burning in the USBrowse the map to see where active wildfires are burning in the United States. August 02, 2023
How Chicago area home values compare by ZIP codeHere's a look at how Chicago area home values compare by ZIP code. July 26, 2023
US on track to record largest annual drop in homicidesThe latest data at least offers a hopeful sign that the increases in violent crime during the pandemic were not the start of a new era of steadily rising crime, as many experts had worried. But the data is limited to the cities in which the council could obtain data, and the authors cautioned that for some categories only a few cities released statistics. July 20, 2023
Search the list: Cook County’s ‘Do Not Call’ on officers to testifyOf the 174 names on the list, 120 are members of the Chicago Police Department. Officers from other departments include the Cook County sheriff’s office, law enforcement officers within departments of correction and more than a dozen suburban communities. July 17, 2023
What is the air quality today? Search to check near you.Search by address to see the latest air quality ratings nationwide and near you. July 05, 2023
A year after Highland Park, mass shootings remain a persistent issue in IllinoisAs loved ones still mourn the loss of those killed a year ago, countless communities have come to learn what it’s like to lose loved ones to gun violence. July 04, 2023
Photos: Canadian wildfire smoke obscures Chicago in hazeTribune photographers captured moments around the city as thick smoke hung in the air. June 28, 2023
Mpox cases in Illinois, the United States and the worldHere is a look at how Illinois compares with other states by number of monkeypox cases, as recorded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. May 29, 2023
Abortion access in the US - a state-by-state comparisonFourteen states currently have bans on abortion at all stages of pregnancy, one when cardiac activity can be detected around six weeks, and three at 12 to 15 weeks. May 25, 2023
Searchable maps: Explore heat disparities and cooling resources in your neighborhoodClimate change is bringing more extreme heat to Chicago. Explore community trends with interactive maps showing the city's hotter areas. May 25, 2023
Search Catholic clergy named in Illinois attorney general abuse report for Archdiocese of ChicagoUse this database to search the names listed within the Illinois attorney general’s report for the Archdiocese of Chicago. May 24, 2023
Chicago’s population is declining, but it’s still the nation’s third most populous city, new census data shows Chicago’s population as of July 1, 2022, was estimated at 2,665,039. May 17, 2023
10 graphics showing voter turnout in Chicago’s mayoral runoff electionHere’s an in-depth look at voter turnout from Chicago's mayoral runoff election broken down in graphics. May 10, 2023
Did your Illinois public school find lead in its water? Look up results hereSchools across Illinois tested their water for lead because of a 2017 Illinois law. Find the results here. May 07, 2023
Chicago mayoral election: How your ward voted — including turnout — in race between Brandon Johnson and Paul VallasHere’s a look at the total number of votes cast per precinct in Chicago's April 4 mayoral runoff election and how it compare with Feb. 28's results. April 26, 2023
Stalled Justice: Yearslong delays in Cook County murder cases break rules, inflict pain and gouge taxpayersAnother hearing. Another delay. This is what passes for progress in the Cook County criminal courts, a system that a Tribune investigation found is failing at its most essential function: ensuring fair and timely justice. April 09, 2023
Timeline: Decades of delays in the Cook County courtsHere's how Cook County’s massive criminal court system has evolved over the course of a century, and the problems along the way. April 09, 2023
Americans are deeply opposed to cutting into Medicare or Social Security benefits, poll suggestsMost U.S. adults are opposed to proposals that would cut into Medicare or Social Security benefits, and a majority support raising taxes on the nation’s highest earners to keep Medicare running as is. April 07, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks are banking on a season’s worth of analytics to aid their rebuild — but there are ‘no cheat codes’The Chicago Blackhawks have studied blue-line turnovers and "hard action" plays, but there's plenty more data and tools in the works. April 07, 2023
MLB average salary up 11% year after lockoutA year removed from a labor lockout that postponed opening day, major league players are enjoying their biggest salary spike in more than two decades. April 06, 2023
Search contributions to Brandon Johnson’s mayoral campaignMayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson has raised approximately $11.24 million in contributions to his committee, Friends of Brandon Johnson, Tribune analysis reveals. April 02, 2023
Millions are pouring into Chicago’s mayoral runoff. See who’s contributing to Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas’ campaigns here.Contributors have given a combined $20.2 million to both campaigns since the mayoral runoff began in March. April 02, 2023
Search contributions to Paul Vallas’ mayoral campaignSince launching his mayoral campaign, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas has raised approximately $19.5 million in contributions to his committee, Vallas for Mayor, Tribune analysis reveals. April 02, 2023
Federal Reserve raises its key rate by a quarter-pointThe central bank also signaled that it’s likely nearing the end of its aggressive series of rate hikes. March 22, 2023
Feb. 28 election results certified: Which Chicago mayoral candidate received the most votes in your ward?Here’s a look at the total number and percentage of votes that were cast in each precinct for Chicago's mayoral race. March 16, 2023
Who was elected alderman in each ward — and which races are headed to runoffsVoters heavily backed their current aldermen in February's municipal election, with incumbents winning 31 races outright. March 16, 2023
Who, how and where people voted in Chicago’s Feb. 28 electionHere’s an in-depth look at voter turnout data for the Feb. 28 municipal election, including what age groups showed up at the highest rates, turnout compared to past municipals and turnout levels across the city. March 03, 2023
Chicago mayor’s race: Search campaign contributions to Sophia KingSince the start of 2022, King has raised just over $800,000 in contributions to her committee, Friends of Sophia King, Tribune analysis reveals. February 25, 2023
Chicago mayor’s race: Search campaign contributions to Ja’Mal GreenSince the start of 2022, Green has raised just over $350,000 in contributions to his committee, Go Green Chicago, Tribune analysis reveals. February 25, 2023
Chicago mayor’s race: Search campaign contributions to Paul VallasSince launching his campaign, Vallas has raised more than $6.12 million in contributions to his committee, Vallas for Mayor, Tribune analysis reveals. February 25, 2023