Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 28, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. The Graf Zeppelin's 18-minute flight ...

Illinois' Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said the state "will not stand idly by" if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to respond to crime in the ...

President Donald Trump continued back-and-forth jabs with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson late Tuesday night as the Windy City experienced another deadly weekend. In a post ...

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating a shooting involving Chicago police on Chicago's South Side on Wednesday. Suspected shooter at Minneapolis Catholic school is dead, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thieves broke into a popular athletic wear store on Chicago's Far South Side Tuesday morning, Chicago police said. The incident occurred at about 6:11 a.m. in the 1500-block of East ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the safety of the people of Illinois is his "highest priority" after President Donald Trump revealed Chicago would likely be next for a federal troop deployment. "As Donald ...

The Chicago Teachers Union and its president want a say about fixing Chicago’s transit and health care problems, rather than focusing on its education problem. CTU’s answer to every problem? More ...

Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. A new law in Illinois prevents law enforcement from ...

The developers behind the mega-popular game Roblox are facing a firestorm of controversy after banning a popular YouTuber from the platform. The user, known as “Schlep,” worked to expose predators on ...

A new initiative aimed at simplifying the in-state college application process for Illinois public universities comes as many colleges face enrollment declines. Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced ...

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Illinois companies announced 444 mass layoffs in July. LSC Communications Transport in Bolingbrook, also known as Enru Logistics, accounted for over one-third of job losses. Illinois companies ...