In Chicago, Jackson was everywhere — in churches, at protests, at City Hall, at Rainbow PUSH. WBEZ’s Somer Van Benton asked ...

A Chicago-area business owner reacts to the Supreme Court rejecting the tariffs that threatened to put them out of business.

You may recognize the central character in Definition Theatre’s Chicago premiere: a strong, protective woman who fears ...

Saving babies from drowning, putting out fires, and bike rescues: there are heroes around every corner of the city.

The governor’s funding plan comes as the arts face a precarious moment. Advocates worry Illinois could fall behind in its ...

Brendan Byrne owed federal taxes after filing his 2023 return, but his payment fell into limbo when an IRS-authorized payment vendor disappeared.

Lawmakers in Springfield, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, are still optimistic they can keep the Bears in Illinois. But how are Hoosiers feeling about their chances? To find out, WBEZ welcomed ...

The civil rights leader spent six decades fighting to support Black students and the schools that serve them through protests ...

Two Cook County Board of Review commissioners, George Cardenas and Samantha Steele face re-election and have opposition in ...

Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready’ initiative aims to create statewide standard laws on e-motos to promote safety for riders, ...

PACs, billionaires and labor unions are gearing up for a Chicago school board race where contributions are expected to top ...

The slightly decomposed-looking sculptures appear as part of Cave’s new exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.