The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Welcome to the Tuesday, March 14, Brew. 

From the beginning, Ryan Poles has understood this is a process, a methodical grind to, in his words, “stair-step this thing” to where the Chicago Bears not only can experience meaningful success again but sustain it. Poles never has sought shortcuts or tried to unearth some secret potion that could…

Chicago’s next mayor will have to live with the controversial zoning change Mayor Lori Lightfoot muscled through the City Council allowing the Chicago Fire soccer club to build an $80 million training center on CHA land formerly occupied by the CHA’s ABLA Homes.

Starting this month, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see a decrease in their benefits after a coronavirus pandemic-era funding boost ended.

Today’s update is about a 10-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Writer Rajiv Joseph reveals a compelling mishmash in Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago premiere.

Aimen Halim accuses BWW of false advertising, says its boneless wings are made of breast meat.

The city-sponsored major summer festivals are all returning this year, including the Chicago Blues Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Chicago Air and Water Show.

Metamora wrapped up a brilliant two-year run in Class 3A with a state title, state runner-up finish and 64 wins.