The new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has officially begun his papacy with a ceremonial Mass in St. Peter's ...

The United States Census Bureau released its latest population estimates for cities across the country, showing some changes ...

The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor who ...

Republican National Convention provided the young, burgeoning Chicago with perhaps its first real national recognition.

(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Rep. Norine Hammond during the legislative session at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on May 19, 2023. (Shanna Madison/Chicago Tribune) Republicans have ...

The agency released a statement Wednesday saying: “Today the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) lifted its May 1, 2025, Stop Work Order on construction of the permanent Bally’s Chicago Casino project.

By a 101-12 vote on Thursday, the Illinois House approved legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) that would require more comprehensive background checks before hiring police ...

With drastic service cuts looming to CTA, Metra and Pace, Illinois lawmakers said they ... is the Senior Digital Producer for CBS News Chicago covering breaking, local and community news in ...