He shared that now walking around the streets of Chicago “there’s definitely a buzz, I think, around the city for Pope Leo.” A photo of Pope Leo XIV hangs in Aurelio's Pizzeria.

Miami is home to more than 252,000 immigrants, representing 55% of the city's total population, according to the Census Bureau. In 2023, 50.7% of Miami-area workers are were immigrants in 2023 ...

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift has had a rough offseason. He's resided atop the list of Bears skill players who fans wanted to see replaced in 2025. This was especially true during the ...

CNA Staff, Jun 19, 2025 / 12:53 pm The Chicago City Council on Wednesday voted to extend protection status to a historic Catholic parish in the city, handing a win to advocates who for years have ...

Ally Marotti is a senior reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business covering consumer products, food, restaurants and retail. She joined Crain’s in 2020 from the Chicago Tribune.

Severe thunderstorms are possible across much of the Chicago area Wednesday, with the potential for hail, tornadoes and flooding, according to the National Weather Service. Showers hit the area ...

Chicago public schools face enrollment crisis with 150 half-empty schools, costing up to $93,000 per student in some cases, as the district lost 70,000 students over the past decade.

When summer temperatures soar in Chicago, families can find relief and fun at the city’s many free splash pads. These water play areas offer a safe and enjoyable way for kids to cool off without ...

CHICAGO — In the summer of 2023, strange things happened to the tiny creatures that swim and float in the Chicago River. One type of water flea, Chydoridae, basically disappeared from the South ...

The match is a doubleheader with MLS side Chicago Fire FC. It’s the sixth time the Chicago soccer clubs have linked up, the last in 2022. The Stars’ home field is SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.

The Chicago Sky dropped to 2-6 during the 2025 WNBA season after an 85 to 66 loss against the New York Liberty on Tuesday evening. They now have an 0-2 record in the Commissioner's Cup.

Humboldt Park, home to the largest Puerto Rican population in Chicago, will host the Puerto Rican Festival starting at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 12.