Illinois father detained by ICE amid teen daughter's cancer treatment, lawmakers call for his release

CHICAGO - Illinois elected officials and community organizers are calling for the release of a father detained by federal immigration agents while his teenage daughter undergoes cancer treatment. What we know: Ruben Torres Maldonado, a painter,...

Illinois Wesleyan's Adriana Crabtree sets CCIW record with fourth straight weekly honor

Illinois Wesleyan University senior Adriana Crabtree has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Student-Athlete of the Week in women’s cross country for the fourth consecutive time. This recognition marks a first in CCIW...

‘Chicago P.D.’: Patrick John Flueger’s Unexpected Absence From Show Explained

Chicago P.D. is down a cast member as Patrick John Flueger is taking a sudden leave of absence from the show to deal with a personal matter. As first reported by Deadline, Flueger, who plays Adam Ruzek on the hit NBC police drama, has temporarily...

Chicago is a jazz city, but where are the jazz radio stations?

WBEZ’s Curious City answers questions from listeners about Chicago and the region. We include the public in our storytelling, making journalism more transparent and interconnected. Ever since musicians like Louis Armstrong, King Oliver and Jelly...

Illinois requires Climate Education in Schools. Now Teachers Plan How.

"It’s the seventh state to pass a law requiring climate education in public schools. The requirement will kick in next fall." "Last year, Laura Stamp asked her eighth-grade students a thought-provoking question: If they could redesign their city,...

'Chicago P.D.' star Patrick John Flueger takes hiatus from drama; cites 'personal issues'

Patrick John Flueger, the ‘Chicago P.D.’ star who plays Officer Adam Rezuk, takes a hiatus from the renowned drama, citing personal issues. The 41-year-old actor reportedly has been going through a difficult time, with an instance of alcohol use...

Illinois Wesleyan runner wins fourth consecutive CCIW cross country award

A senior from Illinois Wesleyan University has received her fourth consecutive College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week award, as announced by the league office on Tuesday, October 21. This marks...

Empower Illinoisans affected by breast cancer and reduce stigma with your purchase of a 7X Bingo Multiplier Instant Ticket from the Illinois Lottery 

You could call it the Instant Ticket that started it all. In 2006, the Illinois Lottery launched the Ticket for the Cure (TFTC), the first-ever specialty lottery ticket in the United States that dedicated 100 percent of profits to breast cancer...

Giannoulias warns ICE agents against illegal license plate swaps in Illinois: 'No one is above the law'

CHICAGO - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning federal immigration agents that swapping or altering license plates during the Trump administration's enforcement operations is against the law and "will not be tolerated." What we...

FHLBank Chicago Expands Support for Illinois Homebuyers Through Community First® Housing Counseling Resource Program

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 22, 2025-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $3,150,000 in 2025 funding to the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) through its Community First ® Housing Counseling Resource...

Judge to consider extension of order temporarily blocking National Guard in Chicago area

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A hearing is set for Wednesday regarding the deployment of the National Guard in the Chicago area. A federal judge in Chicago has already blocked the deployment for two weeks, but that is set to end Thursday. Wednesday, she'll...

What to know about efforts to block National Guard deployments in Chicago, Portland and other US cities

CHICAGO — President Donald Trump’s attempts to deploy the military in Democratic-led cities — over the objections of mayors and governors — has brought a head-spinning array of court challenges and overlapping rulings. As the U.S. Supreme Court...

WMAQ Chicago’s Luxury Real Estate Series, ‘Open House Chicago,’ Returns For A New Season

Fresh off its Emmy-nominated first season, WMAQ Chicago’s (NBC 5) locally-focused luxury real estate series Open House Chicagoreturns for even more exclusive, insider looks at the hottest residential properties on the market beginning Sunday, Oct....

American Lung Association Launches Campaign to Educate People Living With Lung Cancer and Lung Disease About Critical Vaccines

CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Lung Association launched a new campaign aimed at educating the public on the importance of staying up to date on recommended vaccinations for the upcoming respiratory virus season. This...

Queer designer’s pop-up among Chicago Fashion Week events 

Chicago Fashion Week took place Oct. 9-19 at various venues around the city and nearby suburbs. Starting with a VIP launch party, just a few of the highlights included “Denim After Dark.” at Loft 22; “Mayan Textiles: Art, Tradition, and...

Today In Culture, Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Nathaniel Mary Quinn at Arts + Public Life | Tony Fitzpatrick’s Metro Memorial | Bad At Sports Hosts Tailgate

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Nathaniel Mary Quinn Paired With Mentor For New Chicago Exhibition “The first joint presentation of Nathaniel Mary Quinn and his...

Macon County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

White students were the largest ethnic group in Macon County in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. Of the 14,051 students attending Macon County schools, 56.2% were white. African American students were...

More than 170 US citizens detained by immigration agents

The government doesn’t track how many citizens are held by immigration agents. ProPublica found more than 170 cases this year where citizens were detained at raids and protests. More than 20 citizens have reported being held for over a day without...

Video Gambling Magnate Joins Republican Contest for Illinois Governor

Rick Heidner, a rich real estate investor and video gaming businessman from Barrington Hills, has now jumped into the Republican primary race to become Illinois governor. His campaign paperwork filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections adds...

Fire breaks out at Chicago's Puerto Rican Cultural Center

A fire broke out at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center and another business in the Humboldt Park neighborhood early Wednesday morning. Chicago police said firefighters responded to the fire at the commercial building in the 2500 block of West...