Chicago

Latest Stories

FILE - In this July 26, 2017, file photo, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Even the normally unflappable speaker of the Illinois House had to pause at the sight of FBI agents entering the Democratic side of the Capitol building this week and later hauling away containers of documents from a lawmaker's office. Mike Madigan has looked this year as half a dozen Democrats have been charged or had agents raid their homes and offices. (Justin Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

Investigations touch Illinois powerbroker’s confidants

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

Ron Smith poses Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at his home in Eagan, Minn. House Democrats are charging toward impeachment, bringing millions of wary voters for the ride at considerable political risk. The Associated Press interviewed more than 50 voters across nine states, largely in congressional districts held by freshman Democrats on the frontline of the fight. The responses _ ranging from frustration, sadness, anxiety and relief _ illustrate the challenges Democrats face (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Anxious and wary, voters buckle up for impeachment ride

By MARC LEVY and NICHOLAS RICCARDI and KATHLEEN HENNESSEY - Associated Press

Vikings-Bears Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oldest of 5 involved in fatal car theft pleads guilty

Associated Press

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Chicago White Sox's James McCann during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Indians fall to Chisox, 2 games back in WC race with 3 left

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Police search for missing 16-year-old girl from Missouri

Associated Press

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) works to escape Washington Redskins defensive end Matthew Ioannidis (98) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

With Trubisky delivering, Bears get relief in lopsided win

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

An unidentified man carries a box marked &quot;evidence&quot; as he leaves the Illinois State Capital in Springfield Ill., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. An FBI spokesman says agents are at the Illinois state Capitol building in Springfield related to law enforcement work. The spokesman, John Althen, wouldn't provide details, saying Tuesday only that &quot;FBI personnel are present at the state capitol engaged in authorized law enforcement activity.&quot; (AP Photo by John O'Connor)

FBI agents raid Illinois state senator’s home, offices

By JOHN O'CONNOR and MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

In this March 25, 2014 file photo, Illinois Sen. Martin Sandoval, D-Cicero, speaks during a news conference at the Illinois state Capitol, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman File)

Martin Sandoval, Illinois Democrat, subject of FBI raids

By John O'Connor and Michael Tarm - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2019, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks right wing Andrew Shaw (65) plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game, in Detroit. Trying for a turnaround after two down years, the Chicago Blackhawks once again dipped into their past as part of a flurry of offseason moves. General manager Stan Bowman reacquired Shaw in a trade with Montreal in June, looking to add more grit and energy to a lineup that seemed like it needed a spark at times last year. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Shaw looking to help Blackhawks return to playoffs

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Data: Most Chicago bicyclist tickets issued in black areas

Associated Press

Chicago mayor says 5 detained by ICE at city pizzeria

Associated Press

Houston Astros' George Springer, right, celebrates his two-run home run off Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jose Rodriguez with Michael Brantley during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Springer 3 HRs, Verlander 20th win, Astros clinch AL West

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox' Tim Anderson, right, is congratulated by Ryan Goins after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Anderson homers, White Sox beat Tigers 5-3

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Molina, DeJong homer off Kimbrel in 9th, Cards beat Cubs 9-8

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Marcell Ozuna (23) leans into the ivy after catching a fly ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant to end the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Molina, Cardinals hold off fading Cubs again, 2-1

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Eloy Jimenez (74) celebrates his grand slam with Yolmer Sanchez (5) during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Jiménez’s slam helps White Sox rout Tigers 10-1

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, photo, employees work at Growing Home, Inc's farm in Chicago's neighborhood of Englewood. Atlanta, Chicago and other large cities across the country are taking a multi-pronged approach to bringing healthy diets to &quot;food deserts,&quot; mostly low-income neighborhoods located miles away from the nearest supermarket. Their initiatives include fresh-produce stands at mass-transit stations, urban gardens, and partnerships with rideshare companies to ferry residents to grocery stores and farmers markets. The goal is to reduce health disorders and empower low-income communities. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)

City gardens, public produce stands ease ‘food desert’ woes

By ANDREA SMITH and AMR ALFIKY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after defeating the San Francisco Giants 6-0 in a baseball game to clinch the NL east baseball title Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves beat Giants 6-0, clinch 2nd straight NL East title

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

NWSL Glance

By The Associated Press - Associated Press