Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.
Marian Ivey, who was an at-large councilwoman, won Gary’s Fourth District seat in a Wednesday night caucus against Shanita Starks.
He was identified by the coroner’s office as Noah Probst, who was one year and 10 months old and a resident of Peotone.
Three weeks after being introduced as the new Chicago Bears coach, Ben Johnson has finalized his full coaching staff for 2025.
Xavi Granville and Waukegan are back on top.
Two armed robbers in a red sedan robbed three men who were working in the Gage Park neighborhood early Thursday morning, Chicago police said.
CHA staff accused CHA’s former general counsel of creating a “hostile” and “toxic” work environment, according to public records.
Bartenders from the city and suburbs competed Monday in Oak Brook to make four espresso martinis as fast as possible and as cleanly as possible, hoping to land a spot in the “Good, Clean Fun” competition finals with a chance to win a trip to Sweden.
Houchin has helped Highland win its first regional title since 2003.
American shares news about trips to Honolulu, Halifax, Naples and Madrid from Chicago.