The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

The first auto race ever held in the United States was flagged off on Nov. 28, 1895, from Jackson Park, near the site of the now Museum of Science and Industry.

A muskie caught to a band on shore doing “Thriller,” fox kits in the suburbs, one of the oldest common loons reappears and a question on hunter safety classes are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

The American Library Association's annual meeting conference is underway in Chicago, where librarians are expected to discuss topics including countering book challenges, fighting legislative censorship and ensuring information access and the freedom to read

Riccardo Muti will become the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director emeritus for life starting next season

Along with the games, the BIG3 will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop this weekend in Chicago with performances from Twista, Do or Die, Crucial Conflict and Shawnna.

In addition to the two-day extravaganza July 1-2 centered at Grant Park with its world-class auto races, there will also be a full-out NASCAR festival area adjacent to the raceway with concerts by Miranda Lambert, JC Brooks Band, The Chainsmokers, The Black Crowes and Charley Crockett.

As the Chicago Bulls look at different roster options, Tobias Harris could be a potential trade target for them to consider.

Integrado por Jay de la Cueva, Adán Jodorowsky, El David Aguilar y Leyva, estrenó su álbum debut grabado en Chicago.

Starbucks workers in cities including Chicago, Philadelphia and San Antonio plan to walk out or picket over coming days following worker accusations that the company is scaling back its LGBTQ support.

A group of City Council members is getting heat — and should — for their letter carping that one member of the Chicago Police Department’s top brass did not get an in-person interview for the superintendent’s job.

America’s national pastime stages a brief foray to these shores with the St Louis Cardinals facing the Chicago Cubs in front of an unusual baseball audience