Cook County judges pick new chief judge for first time in decades

CHICAGO – For the first time in 24 years, the Cook County Circuit Court will have new leadership.
What we know:

Judges in the county’s circuit court held …

Chicago reaches $90M settlement in police misconduct scandal

CHICAGO – The City of Chicago has agreed to pay $90 million to settle dozens of wrongful conviction lawsuits tied to former Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts …

Poll: Chicago Latinos oppose Johnson and Trump, support more police

CHICAGO – A new poll sponsored by the Urban Institute sheds light on how Chicago’s Hispanic voting population aligns politically.
What we know:

The poll, conducted by M3 Strategies, …

How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: Week 2 TV channel, live stream info, start time

NFC North week 1 recap: McCarthy’s homecoming, Caleb struggles & the Micah effect | 1st & North
On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders …

Illinois leaders call Charlie Kirk shooting ‘horrifying,’ condemn political violence

ILLINOIS – Illinois officials are joining national leaders Wednesday in condemning political violence after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in …

Ben Johnson feels nostalgia facing his old team, but focuses on present day with the Chicago Bears

Ben Johnson doesn’t have to wait long to revisit some nostalgia.

He was asked about the thought process and emotions of choosing to leave Detroit, especially choosing to …

Chicago Cubs get to Sale, outlast Atlanta Braves 3-2 to win series

ATLANTA (AP) – Carson Kelly homered for the first of three runs against reigning NL Triple Crown winner Chris Sale and the Chicago Cubs outlasted the Atlanta Braves 3-2 …

Chicago White Sox beat Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 after five-run second inning

CHICAGO (AP) – Mike Tauchman and Lenyn Sosa hit two-run doubles and Michael A. Taylor had an RBI double during a five-run second inning, and the Chicago White Sox …

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown on Bears HC Ben Johnson Return: ‘We’re Booing Him’

Ben Johnson returns to Motown on Sunday, as the head coach’s Chicago Bears play the Detroit Lions in Week 2, but the team’s former offensive coordinator won’t be …

A frustrated Caleb Williams sees the positives in Chicago Bears season opener

Caleb Williams doesn’t need a full film session to tell you what he feels about Monday night’s loss to Minnesota.

The Chicago Bears’ second-year quarterback started a pristine …