Chicago Tribune

04/10/2025

Michelle Obama has finally shut down speculation that she and former President Barack Obama are headed for divorce, while admitting her newfound independence has fueled the rumors.

04/10/2025

President Donald Trump said that he plans to withhold all federal funding to sanctuary cities, a move that would pressure finances from New York to San Francisco.

President Donald Trump said that he plans to withhold all federal funding to sanctuary cities.

04/10/2025

From the Editorial Board: Post-COVID inflation drove prices higher for restaurants and shoppers alike. Now, prices and the customer base are big unknowns from week to week.

Post-COVID inflation drove prices higher for restaurants and shoppers alike. Now, prices and the customer base are big unknowns from week to week.

04/10/2025

A helicopter crashed Thursday into the Hudson River just off Manhattan, killing six people, officials said.

A helicopter crashed Thursday into the Hudson River off Manhattan, authorities said.

04/10/2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson sought to reassure Chicagoans on Thursday that his administration would defend itself against President Donald Trump’s latest threat to strip cities with sanctuary policies for immigrants of federal aid.

It’s the latest salvo in the White House’s crackdown on immigration that has Chicago and other Democratic-led cities in its crosshairs.

04/10/2025

A Cook County judge on Thursday found a man guilty of threatening then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who last month testified that receiving the profane and racist missive was traumatizing to her and her family.

A Cook County judge on Thursday found a man guilty of threatening then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who last month testified that receiving the profane and racist missive was traumatizing to her and her f…

04/10/2025

A conservative group filed a complaint accusing Deerfield Public Schools District 109 of forcing middle school students to change into gym clothes in front of a transgender student.

The district said students are not required to change in front of others in locker rooms and private changing spaces are available.

A conservative group filed a complaint accusing Deerfield Public Schools of forcing middle school students to change into gym clothes in front of a transgender student.

04/10/2025

Most draft prospects aren’t too picky about their potential destination. But for Maryland senior Shyanne Sellers, it’s a slightly different story.

04/10/2025

Nobody self-sabotages their way to success like Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels in "Hacks."

Nobody self-sabotages their way to success like Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels.

04/10/2025

Is there an option for the Chicago Bears with the No. 10 NFL draft pick that hasn’t been overanalyzed? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.

04/10/2025

“Warfare” co-writers and co-directors Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza talk about how they threw out the usual Hollywood touches and went only for veracity.

04/10/2025

From the Editorial Board: Chicago’s Jenner & Block was unfairly targeted by the Trump administration, but unlike many of its Big Law peers has chosen to fight.

Chicago’s Jenner & Block was unfairly targeted by the Trump administration, but unlike many of its Big Law peers has chosen to fight.

04/10/2025

A challenging April for the Cubs is off to a good start after a 4-2 homestand. And after a rough trip, the White Sox return home for 6 games.

04/10/2025

Dozens of Chicago artists have drafted a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson expressing “deep concern” over alleged failures in his administration’s work for the arts community.

The letter, posted to Instagram Wednesday as a petition people can sign, harshly criticizes Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Clinée Hedspeth.

04/10/2025

Caleb Williams appreciates the energy he’s feeling from new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson: “I think I have a knack for being able to tell when I vibe with somebody.”

04/10/2025

The co-founder of red-light camera company SafeSpeed testified Wednesday that his company routinely sought to influence elected officials to get more business during the first day of state Sen. Emil Jones III's bribery trial.

The co-founder of red-light camera company SafeSpeed testified that his company routinely sought to influence elected officials to get more business.

04/10/2025

Ex-Calumet Township Trustee Kim Robinson got one year of probation Wednesday for using $11,200 in public funds to pay for her son’s Gary apartment.

04/10/2025

Prosecutors are expected to play more undercover videos in the bribery trial of Democratic state Sen. Emil Jones III, where a former red light camera company executive who went undercover for the FBI will be back on the witness stand for a second day.

Prosecutors are expected to play more undercover videos Thursday in the bribery trial of Democratic state Sen. Emil Jones III, where a former red light camera company executive who went undercover …