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New Choose Chicago CEO Kristen Reynolds says summer tourism is still trending up amid political uncertainty
Chicago attracted more than 55 million visitors last year (2024). That was up almost 7 (6.5) percent from the year before ... but it's still behi…
10 months, 1 week ago
As Chicago murder counts plunge, a vast ‘safety gap’ narrows
Chicago homicide numbers keep heading down. So far this year, the city has recorded nearly 30 percent fewer murders than during the same period la…
10 months, 1 week ago
Who was the mystery woman behind one of the Chicago area’s modernist marvels?
A new book reclaims the narrative of Dr. Edith Farnsworth, the Plano patron of Mies van der Rohe. HOST: DIXON
10 months, 1 week ago
The federal government’s long criminal pursuit of convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is coming to a head this week
The decade-long criminal pursuit of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan finally comes down to this. On Friday, a man once regarded as th…
10 months, 1 week ago
How can I avoid getting scammed?
Alongside the Chicago Sun-Times, we’re gathering your questions about all things money and finances. Then each week, we bring you answers from the…
10 months, 1 week ago
Family of fallen Chicago police officer remembers her as ‘dedicated’
Officer Krystal Rivera was an animal lover, a devoted mom and a dedicated public servant. That’s according to family members who spoke today (FRI)…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Why is Chicago violence plummeting? Some credit street outreach workers
Chicago has recorded 157 murders so far this year. That’s the fewest through this date of any year in more than a decade. Some experts are …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
These fans bleed blue and gold in a sea of Bulls red. Despite living in the Chicago area, the Pacers have built a loyal army of fans.
Thursday is Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. WBEZ’s Michael Puente talked to some Chicago-area …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon blurs ballet and variety show in Joffrey’s ‘Alice
A ballet version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet opens Thursday and runs most of June. The man behind it is the estee…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Chicago Public Media CEO responds to White House rescissions package
The White House has submitted a rescissions package to Congress, asking them to eliminate over a billion dollars in funding for the Corporation for P…
10 months, 2 weeks ago