Chicago Sun-Times

Redeveloping the lakefront site, which the developer says is the largest and only of its kind in Edgewater, will ensure Emanuel Congregation's long-term future, synagogue leadership said. chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/20…

The judicial order came in response to city officials citing decay at Ford City Mall as “imminent danger” to tenants and shoppers. The city has listed flooding, exposed wiring and potential sinkholes as hazards. chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/20…

The Justice Department is seeking the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, the man accused of killing two members of the Israeli embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum last May. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/05/…

New murals have appeared on Chicago’s West Side, welcoming residents into the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods, just in time for warmer weather. chicago.suntimes.com/murals/2026/05…

A 42-year-old Edgewater man who was walking his dog Thursday morning was fatally shot trying to flee from a gunman who then turned the gun on himself, according to police. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/05/…

Twin Peaks kicked off its Chicago residency at Thalia Hall Thursday. The band played a 21-song set to a sold-out crowd. chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/05/…

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top adviser insisted Friday that there’s still a chance to keep the Bears in Chicago because there are major hurdles with stadium proposals in both Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana. chicago.suntimes.com/bears-stadium/…

AI data centers are driving electric bill costs for ComEd customers up, and customers will experience at least a 12% jump in monthly charges starting in June. chicago.suntimes.com/consumer-affai…

A Chicago man was charged with kidnapping a CTA bus driver at knifepoint during an attack that began in Logan Square and ended on the Near North Side early Wednesday. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/05/…

Sam Sianis, legendary owner of the Billy Goat Tavern, died Friday from natural causes at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital. He was 91. chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/202…

Gov. JB Pritzker was treated by a Springfield doctor late Wednesday with a “minor complication” from his urology procedure, the governor’s office said on Friday. chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-gover…

The White Sox moved above .500 for the first time since 2022, beating the Royals 6-2 Thursday behind four RBI from Randal Grichuk. chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026…

White Sox rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami is driving new business opportunities for the city’s small businesses and the team. From new offerings like Japanese-inspired hot dogs and rice lagers to custom jerseys. chicago.suntimes.com/small-business…

Federal and state officials sued a West Ridge company and its founder, accused of operating more than 15,000 fake home repair businesses that bilked over 100,000 customers nationwide. chicago.suntimes.com/consumer-affai…

A jury found Tony Robinson guilty Thursday in the murder of graduate student Anat Kimchi, who was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack five years ago. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/05/…

The city lost more than 65,000 residents during the pandemic, but Chicago’s population has begun increasing again since 2023. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/05/1…

Ald. Jim Gardiner is suing the city and various ethics and accountability agencies, arguing that previous investigations and fines leveled against him were aimed at damaging his political viability. chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026…

One year after winning their first playoff game in 15 years, the Bears are big business. The NFL made that clear Thursday night. chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/05/…

A firefighter was killed during a training exercise in West Ridge Thursday afternoon, according to Chicago Fire Department officials. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/05/1…

Kevin Michael Doyle, known for his role in the movie "The Untouchables" and his later experience as a Chicago police officer, died at 68 Saturday. chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/202…