March 20, 2026 Slain Loyola Chicago student's family fumes over 'murder,' manhunt for masked gunman in attack near campus The family of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman demands answers after she was shot and killed near campus in a seemingly random attack.
March 19, 2026 Major city hikes hotel tax to nearly 20% as tourism bosses eye future events Chicago has raised the tourist tax on downtown hotels to 19% to boost tourism marketing efforts. A new district will fund Choose Chicago campaigns and events.
March 19, 2026 Masked gunman kills Loyola Chicago college student in shooting near campus; police hunt for suspect Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman was gunned down near campus in Rogers Park early Thursday. The 18-year-old was walking with friends.
March 17, 2026 AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz Chicago treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lost the Democratic primary for a House seat after AIPAC spent over $4 million in her favor.
March 17, 2026 Democrat Patty García gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent Democrat Patty García glided to her party’s nomination for Illinois Congressional District 4 after a controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent Rep. Jesús “Chuy" García.
March 17, 2026 Man claiming CIA ties allegedly tries to slit commuter’s throat in unprovoked train attack Zakir Ibrahim charged with attempted murder after authorities say he tried to slash commuter's throat at Chicago Union Station while claiming to be CIA agent.
March 16, 2026 Progressive group appears to advocate for illegal immigrants to be eligible for guaranteed income programs A progressive group that's pushing for guaranteed income programs also wants to ensure that even illegal immigrants get basic economic protections.
March 14, 2026 Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers while Valerie Jarrett makes $740K The Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as the $850 million Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1 billion economic impact for South Side.
March 13, 2026 Chicago Public Schools will now allow Bible college students into its teaching program, after lawsuit Chicago Public Schools settled its religious discrimination lawsuit with Moody Bible Institute, allowing Christian students to join the CPS teacher preparation program.
March 13, 2026 Chicago Teachers Union calls for school shutdown on May Day to protest Trump The Chicago Teachers Union requested the May 1 school day off to engage in May Day civic action, asking Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Board of Education for their official support.