Articles filed under Chicago
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Why the sky has been so hazyJul 08, 2019 1:00 am - The Chicago area's “milky white” sky is caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires blowing over the upper Midwest, which could contribute to worsening air quality in the re...
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Boeing's 737 Max loses first customer as Flyadeal goes to AirbusJul 08, 2019 1:00 am - Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flyadeal reversed a commitment to buy as many as 50 Boeing Co. 737 Max jets, becoming the first airline to officially drop the plane since i...
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Buttons coming for pregnant women to signal other CTA riders should give up their seatsJul 07, 2019 11:00 pm - "Here, take my seat." Those are words the CTA hopes will be directed at more pregnant women on trains and buses after an upcoming awareness effort that will include butt...
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Report: 13,000 of Chicago's homeless in 2017 had jobsJul 07, 2019 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Around 18,000 of Chicago's homeless had a college education in 2017 and more than 13,000 had jobs, according to a study that challenges stereotypes about ...
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Taste of Chicago is back - and bigger than everJul 07, 2019 7:00 am - It's touted as one of the largest outdoor food events in the U.S. - and it's right in our backyard. Taste of Chicago runs through Sunday, July 14, with a mix of food and...
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Man charged with sex assault, stabbing of Chicago girl, 15Jul 06, 2019 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A 19-year-old Chicago man is scheduled to appear in court on charges he stabbed and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl. Police say Isaiha Nevitt turned...
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Metra to increase train cars for high-demand areas during Taste of ChicagoJul 06, 2019 1:00 am - Metra will increase the number of trains operating on BNSF and Union Pacific West lines next week due to anticipated crowds heading to the Taste of Chicago. Both lin...
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Police: 7 charged for graffiti of Chicago 'Bean' sculptureJul 04, 2019 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago authorities say seven people face charges after graffiti was spray-painted on two city landmarks, including the popular metallic sculpture known a...
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Beluga calf born at Chicago's Shedd AquariumJul 04, 2019 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Beluga whale has given birth to a calf at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. The 38-year-old beluga, Mauyak (MY-yak), delivered Wednesday evening. Shedd official...
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Police: More than dozen trampled in Chicago July 4 stampedeJul 04, 2019 1:00 am - Police said a false report of gunfire set off a stampede that trampled more than a dozen people at Chicago's annual July 4 fireworks display Thursday at Navy Pier, where...