Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Cubs’ grind through 17 consecutive games without an off day ended on a high note.

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series win, including rotation stepping up and Ian Happ breaking his slump

From the Editorial Board: Data centers in downtown Chicago landmarks are a bad idea.

Editorial: Data centers occupying Loop landmark buildings is a bad idea Data centers in downtown Chicago landmarks are a bad idea.

The Trump administration is proposing sweeping changes to Head Start that would eliminate federal requirements for services that Illinois leaders say offer crucial support for families in need.

As Trump proposes deregulating Head Start, Illinois providers worry what the changes could mean for families

Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III is expected to be out “a little bit of time,” per a report. Meanwhile, rookie receiver Zavion Thomas exited practice Sunday with an apparent leg injury.

Chicago Bears training camp report: Luther Burden III to miss ‘little bit of time’ and Zavion Thomas exits early

Paying for social media posts is a political strategy in campaigns that raises thorny questions about compensation and disclosure but one that will likely only grow more common.

As Chicago’s mayoral race takes shape, social media influencers step in — including for Brandon Johnson

Seven months after the lawsuit was filed by the Trump administration’s Department of Justice to obtain voters’ personal information, it was dismissed with prejudice.

Judge rules Illinois not required to turn over voter rolls to Feds

Luther Burden III will miss the preseason with a groin injury, according to a report. Here’s what that means for the Chicago Bears receiver, who has high expectations in year two.

Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III will reportedly miss the preseason — but aims for Week 1 return

Two Chicago hospitals — Northwestern Memorial and Rush University Medical Center — are again tied for best hospital in the state and rank among the top 20 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Northwestern and Rush tie for best hospital in Illinois, rank among top 20 in country

Amid the latest sports card boom, the industry is projected to grow from roughly $15 billion to more than $50 billion over the next decade. In a country packed with card shows, big and small, the National is both the Super Bowl and the World Cup of collecting.

Baseball cards are worth more than ever. And kids are making a fortune. Baseball cards are hotter than ever. And kids are making a fortune because of it.

As of July 1, more than 147,000 people no longer qualify for SNAP, according to data from the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Chicago grocers are severely affected by reductions to SNAP: ‘We need to bail out this industry’ In Illinois, the implications threaten not only individual households but also the viability of the Chicago area’s independent authorized SNAP retailers.