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The billionaire, known as “the grave dancer” for picking up distressed assets, once owned the Tribune Co., which went into bankruptcy.

PHILADELPHIA — National progressives were looking for another big win in Philadelphia this week, but Cherelle Parker, a moderate Democrat born and raised in the city's Northwest section, won the historic nomination.

Kerner came to town in 1997 as an update anchor and reporter for The Score. He moved to sister station WBBM in 2004 when he was traded for Zach Zaidman. It’s true.

Sam Zell, a Chicago real estate magnate who earned a multibillion-dollar fortune and a reputation as “the grave dancer” for his ability to revive moribund properties has died due to complications from a recent illness

Despite the Chicago Bulls' uncertain future, Alex Caruso should be a "safe bet" to stay with the team through this offseason.

Bidding wars. Lack of inventory. Offers above asking price. All characteristics of the hot local housing market, these trends are now also showing up in Chicago’s rental market.

Here’s our guide to dance performances in the coming months.

CHICAGO — Mavericks assistant general manager Michael Finley showed little emotion as executives for 14 non-playoff teams, a gaggle of reporters and a handful of NBA officials huddled Tuesday night outside a discreet, security laden room where the league’s future hung in the pre-draft lottery balance.

Soccer officials, scientists, medical professionals and others have gathered in Chicago for a head injury summit

State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, told lawmakers he needs more time — and more support — to clinch a deal that he says would freeze a property tax assessment for up to 40 years for the Arlington Heights stadium and create a $3 admission tax on all events held…

The funeral for Officer Preston was, first and foremost, a tribute to her life. But it was also another grim reminder, as if Chicago needed one, of the work to be done to end gun violence in this city.