The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

NASCAR should have been scheduled in September, not in July. Then, you would have one group of tourists coming in July to enjoy Taste, and another different group of people coming for NASCAR a few months later. That would be win-win for both.

Both teams have since doubled down on their respective strategies, with the Hawks continuing to convert all valuable players into draft picks and the Lightning continuing to do the opposite. And Hagel has fully lived up to expectations in Tampa while Taylor Raddysh has flourished a bit in Chicago.

There has been a lot of talk about noncompliance with the court-mandated consent decree, but the truth is that while consent decree compliance is a requirement, it should be the floor and not the ceiling. True reform has to be the goal of the next superintendent.

Bishop Larry Trotter says Brandon Johnson ‘has a plan. And it’s fresh.’ Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas wins the endorsement of Ald. Matt O’Shea of the 19th Ward.

Free agency is upon us. We're taking a look at one one pending free agent from each NFL team that should interest the Bears.

The Bears acquired DJ Moore in a trade for the No. 1 pick with the Panthers. Get to know Chicago's new receiver:

TAMPA, Fla. — This Lightning season has had its share of ups and downs, but one thing the team has avoided is a major injury to one of its top players.

The septuagenarian delivered what is sure to be one of the best shows of 2023.

CHICAGO — Mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson differed on taxes, schools and the privatization of public resources during a robust forum Saturday largely dedicated to women’s issues.

CHICAGO — The Penn State men’s basketball team is headed to the championship game of the Big Ten tournament for the first time since 2011 and the second time in program history.

CHICAGO — St. Patrick’s Day festivities returned to Chicago on Saturday, bringing young families, couples and college students downtown for the historic river dye and parade.