Kayleigh Padar

Aldermanic candidates Desmon Yancy and Martina “Tina” Hone discussed how they’ll improve public safety and offer more resources for residents in the 5th Ward at a forum.

Transgender Day of Visibility is an international awareness day celebrating the lives and contributions of trans people while highlighting issues the community faces.

A Mercedes-Benz driver hit and killed a 26-year-old man early Saturday, police said.

Winters' solo comedy show, “MARGUERITE," explores her life growing up in Chicago and is directed by her two brothers.

Dimo’s Cafe will feature the company’s creative pizzas alongside other shareables, complete with a full-service bar and seating area.

Ald. Timmy Knudsen and Brian Comer commended mayoral candidate Paul Vallas’ public safety plan, but they criticized each others’ ideas for reducing crime.

The city's first vegan taqueria opened its second location March 14, about a year after opening in River North.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is also investigating the incident since the officer discharged a weapon.

Lee and Ciaravino want a new area high school, but neither said if they support locating it on former public housing land. Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson also appeared at the forum.

The "Tomato Man" offers more than 120 varieties of heirloom tomato plants in his online store, but they won’t be available for long.

Well-wishers raised more than $7,500 to help the DMApothecary owners after the December flood destroyed much of their store and handmade products.

Transportation and disability activists and Ald. Gilbert Villegas are behind an ordinance for a pilot city shoveling program they say will better keep walkways clear than fines for building owners who don't shovel.

Ald. Brian Hopkins said he won’t support the proposed development until neighbors’ concerns are addressed. Neighbors said new apartments would "completely alter the quiet enjoyment" of their homes.

Brandon Johnson accused Paul Vallas of being a Republican — but Vallas said that's not true and he knows how to collaborate with people of all parties.

Luciana Domenica Pacilli is launching her upcycled clothing line this weekend at Dovetail in West Town.

Tabares said her top priorities for the future are making sure property taxes are affordable and improving public safety by supporting the police.

With all 22 precincts reporting, Mitts held 61 percent of the vote. She's represented the West Side ward since 2000.

“I'm humbled the voters of the 28th Ward have placed their trust in me for another term in such an overwhelming fashion,” Ervin said in a statement.

A proposed development at 3731-33 N. Sheffield Ave. would combine the older home with a new structure to create a mix of two- to four-bedroom apartments steps away from Wrigley Field.

Illinois Artist Laureate Kay Smith, who is turning 100, often created her paintings on-site while watching historical events unfold.