It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about ...

On a recent humid morning in Michoacán, Mexico, hundreds gathered to mourn Silverio Villegas Gonzalez. His body had finally come home after getting shot and killed by an ICE agent in Franklin Park ...

Good morning, Chicago. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan must report to federal prison today to begin serving his 7½-year sentence on corruption charges, an ignominious end for a man who for ...

Today is Monday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2025 with 79 to follow. This is Columbus Day in the United States. The moon is ...

The "No Kings" movement is returning to Illinois on Oct. 18. Here's what participants should know about what is and isn't ...

The nationwide "No Kings" movement is returning to the streets of Illinois on Oct. 18 to "fight dictatorship." Find a rally near you.

The New York Jets have had a rough start to the season by falling to 0-6 after a 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos in London.

If violence erupts, that will provide an excuse to send troops to crush "insurrectionists." That strategy might work, but history shows it often doesn’t.

Gas utility bills are rising even though natural gas prices are down. That's because a much larger share of your gas bill now ...