Good afternoon, Chicago.
A hearing on legislation that would allow terminally ill people to end their lives with the help of a physician was postponed as lawmakers sought more time to refine the proposal, which advocates are again pushing after failing to get a version through the General Assembly last year.
The measure would legalize medical aid in dying, often referred to as physician-assisted suicide or medically-assisted death, allowing mentally competent, terminally ill adults the right to access life-ending prescription medication.
Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices.
Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History
City begins rehousing efforts for Gompers Park homeless encampment residents
City officials began the painstaking process Wednesday of finding apartments for about 30 people living at a contentious Gompers Park homeless encampment. For Calixto Rodriguez, a resident who clutched a postcard listing available resources, it was a welcome plan. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Fire destroys magnesium factory in Dixmoor, crews work to secure area, monitor air quality
- Crowds gather in Naperville to promote democracy, protest Elon Musk
President Donald Trump delays tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month
This is the second one-month postponement Trump has announced since first unveiling the import taxes in early February. The reprieve would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico in his first term. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Toys are expected to cost more by fall due to new US tariffs on Chinese imports
- Lakeshore East 3-bedroom home with private balcony: $3M
Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: Durham Smythe set to join Ben Johnson’s offense
The Bears have 27 players with expiring contracts, most notably wide receiver Keenan Allen, offensive linemen Teven Jenkins, Matt Pryor and Coleman Shelton, long snapper Patrick Scales and running back/special teams ace Travis Homer. The Tribune is tracking and analyzing the latest developments in free agency. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Chicago White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith take steps forward in second spring outings
- Ryan Donato scores again in Chicago Blackhawks’ OT loss. His red-hot month could be fueling trade interest.
City announces Blues Fest, Taste of Chicago and all the 2025 summer festivals
This summer’s schedule of music festivals and city events was announced today, including the return of Blues Fest, Jazz Fest and other summer favorites, including the Chicago Air and Water Show and Taste of Chicago. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Review: ‘Mickey 17,’ with Robert Pattinson (and clone) tackling the worst job in the universe
- Tom Llamas to succeed Lester Holt as NBC ‘Nightly News’ anchor
Takeaways from a contentious congressional hearing on immigration policies in Chicago, New York, Denver and Boston
The hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform lasted nearly six hours and grew increasingly confrontational. Republicans accused the Democratic leaders of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of sheltering dangerous criminals, while several of the mayors pointed to inaction in Washington. Read more here.
More top stories from around the world:
