Wrigley Field will host the All-Star Game in 2027 — the 4th time in the ballpark’s history The All-Star Game is officially coming to Wrigley Field for the first time since 1990.

The 2027 All-Star Game is officially coming to Wrigley Field.

The Friendly Confines will host the Midsummer Classic for the first time since 1990, marking the fourth time in the ballpark’s history.

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The play is to drink at the Hiki, then hit G&J, sleep in your car, wake up next morning, more G&J featuring a rejuvenating purple drink, drive home.

Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer, dies at 65 after cancer recurrence Ryne Sandberg, a 10-time All-Star second baseman for the Chicago Cubs, died Monday at 65. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.

Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who redefined the position with a rare blend of power, speed and defense during his 15-year Chicago Cubs career, died Monday at age 65.

He passed away surrounded by family at his home in Illinois, the Cubs announced.

Mayor Brandon Johnson pledges no push for property tax hike after CFO recently called one ‘likely’ Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled, as he often does, that he will instead try again to tax the city’s wealthiest residents and corporations.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is now ruling out seeking a property tax hike in his upcoming budget proposal, an apparent shift in course for his administration after a top city official said earlier in the week that they probably would do so.

Beachgoers take shelter from the rain at the Park Bait Shop, 600 West Montrose Ave., during a thunderstorm Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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US Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly have the most cash available in Illinois US Senate race U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has $21 million in campaign cash for the U.S. Senate race, compared with more than $2 million for U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and less than $700,000 for Lt. Gov. Juliana Str…

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton may have the endorsement of the state’s wealthiest politician, billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker, but she finds herself at the bottom of the major Democratic U.S. Senate contenders when it comes to how much available cash she has on hand.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi first up on TV in the Illinois US Senate race to succeed Dick Durbin Schaumburg congressman facing off against Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in primary race to succeed retiring Dick Durbin.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is the first contender to launch TV ads in the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

Judge orders man detained in Austin fire that killed 4, including 5-year-old and newspaper editor Lontray Clark faced a Cook County judge Saturday on murder, attempted murder and arson charges connected to a fatal June fire in the 5200 block of West North Avenue in Austin.

With his features hidden by a mask and a black thermal shirt, prosecutors said Lontray Clark ignited a fire in a building with 13 apartments, then returned to his car and banged his hand on the center console.

Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes ‘granny flat’ ordinance forward Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to revive his bid to clear the way for garden apartments, attic-to-housing conversions and coach houses.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is charging ahead with an effort to make the construction of “granny flats” legal and straightforward in all Chicago neighborhoods.

At Albizu High School, migrant grads confront a future shaped by US policy While many graduating seniors face doubts about jobs and the future, three students at Albizu High School in Humboldt Park carry additional burdens inherent to their immigration status.

While many graduating seniors face doubts about jobs and the future, three students at Albizu High School in Humboldt Park carry additional burdens inherent to their immigration status.

Only partway through The Bear new season, but assuming the Michelin guy's secret nom de rue de Chicago was "Mr. Clark," that's an embarrassing miss. "Mr. Stony Island" was right there, writers!

A message on a video board at Rate Field in support of Ketel Marte.

A message on a video board at Rate Field in support of Ketel Marte.

Toni Preckwinkle picks new Cook County Forest Preserves boss Adam Bianchi comes from Colorado, where he served as District Ranger for the White River National Forest’s Dillon Ranger District an hour west of Denver.

After a year and a half without a permanent leader, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has nominated a new head for the county’s Forest Preserves.

Effort to require Chicago businesses install security cameras gets pushback Several sponsoring aldermen who say they misunderstood the ordinance at first are now backing away from it.

An effort to require Chicago businesses to install surveillance cameras started with a City Council majority but is now seeing its support wither.

City mum on what documents it provided ICE in Streets and Sanitation subpoena The Streets and Sanitation subpoena in question seeks forms which show whether an employer has verified its employees are legally authorized to work in the U.S

After first asserting they did not turn over personal information about city workers to U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Law Department is now hedging on how exactly the administration responded to a federal subpoena for employment eligibility forms.

Illinois must build 227,000 units in 5 years to keep up with housing demand, report finds Illinois must build 227,000 more housing units in the next five years if it is going to keep pace with demand, according to an economic report released Tuesday.

Illinois must build 227,000 more housing units in the next five years if it is going to keep pace with demand, according to an economic report released Tuesday.

ICE took her mother. Now, a 6-year-old is left without a guardian or legal path back to reunite in Honduras. On June 4, her mother was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside an office in downtown Chicago during what was supposed to be a routine check-in.

ICE took her mother in Chicago. Now a 6-year-old is left without a guardian or a legal path to reunite in Honduras.

A story about the children left behind by deportations—and the lack of infrastructure to care for them in the U.S or for reunification.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s transportation chief departing City Hall Tom Carney, a longtime CDOT veteran who Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed to lead the department, told colleagues on Friday that he will be leaving City Hall.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's transportation chief departing City Hall www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/20/m...

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Alderman pledges to fight Mayor Brandon Johnson’s vowed curfew veto, won’t ‘twist arms’ Ald. Brian Hopkins plans to keep making the case for his ordinance, but added that he will not “twist arms” to try to overrule Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto.

As Mayor Brandon Johnson promises to veto the teen curfew ordinance passed by aldermen, the measure’s lead sponsor says he will keep fighting to make it law.

State Sen. Emil Jones III to face retrial on bribery charges in 2026 — when he’ll also be up for reelection State Sen. Emil Jones III will face retrial on bribery charges in January 2026, a year when he’ll also be up for reelection to a seat bequeathed in classic Illinois fashion by his well-known …

State Sen. Emil Jones III will face retrial on bribery charges in January 2026, a year when he’ll also be up for reelection to a seat bequeathed in classic Illinois fashion by his well-known father.

Alderman pledges to fight Mayor Brandon Johnson’s vowed curfew veto, won’t ‘twist arms’ Ald. Brian Hopkins plans to keep making the case for his ordinance, but added that he will not “twist arms” to try to overrule Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto.

Alderman pledges to fight Mayor Brandon Johnson’s vowed curfew veto, won’t 'twist arms' www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/19/a...

She wanted more spaces in Chicago for queer women to build deep connections with each other — so she made her own social club. Pink Sappho is one of Chicago’s newest social clubs for queer women. Ever Pink Sappho event touches upon one of three pillars: authentic connection, wellness and sex education.

Pink Sappho is one of Chicago’s newest social clubs for queer women, part of a resurgence in Chicago of spaces dedicated to them.

Is NASCAR moving its street race from Chicago to sunny San Diego next year? NASCAR and the Southern California city are reportedly in negotiations to hold a race on the streets of San Diego in 2026.

After two years of rain-soaked July Fourth weekend events, could the NASCAR Chicago Street Race be heading west to sunny San Diego?

Chicago is set to host the third annual street race July 5-6 on a pop-up course in and around Grant Park, completing an inaugural three-year agreement with NASCAR.

Acting police commander finds path to leadership despite issues in work history The Chicago Police supervisor now overseeing investigations of the most serious crimes in the downtown area and on the city’s North Side was involved in the bungled probe of the punch thrown …

A CPD supervisor involved in the bungled probe of the punch thrown by a nephew of former Mayor Daley that left a young man dead is now overseeing investigations of the most serious crimes in the downtown area and on the city's North Side. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/19/a...

Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t conduct formal national search for CTA head despite claiming otherwise, records show The CTA has been without a permanent leader since embattled former president Dorval Carter stepped down.

Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t conduct formal national search for CTA head despite claiming otherwise, records show www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/19/b...

Mayor Brandon Johnson to veto measure giving police power to set temporary teen curfews The highly contentious ordinance faced months of City Council debate before passing in a 27-to-22 vote. 34 votes would be needed to override a mayoral veto.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced he will issue a rare mayoral veto after aldermen granted Chicago’s police superintendent the power Wednesday to declare a teen curfew anytime, anywhere in the city.

Mayor Brandon Johnson to veto measure giving police power to set temporary teen curfews The highly contentious ordinance faced months of City Council debate before passing in a 27-to-22 vote. 34 votes would be needed to override a mayoral veto.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced he will issue a rare mayoral veto after aldermen granted Chicago’s police superintendent the power Wednesday to declare a teen curfew anytime, anywhere in the city.