The Chicago Bulls are hiring Atlanta Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced Monday. Graham spent 15 years in New Orleans (2010-15), rising from an intern in 2010-11 to general manager in 2024-25 with the Pelicans. Hawks general manage...

There are many Chicagoland bars and restaurants celebrating Cinco de Mayo today. Whether you're in the mood for tacos or margaritas, here are some fantastic options today. Vela Secure your reservations through Vela's website for a night of food, drinks and celebrations including, $25 El Tesoro Flights - Blanco, Reosado...

For the average worker, you'd think your workday starts and ends when you're actually doing your job. But for many in the U.S., the commute has become just as stressful as their career. Many people across the country move to the suburbs for more space and quieter streets, then drive to and from their jobs in nearby maj...

PAWS Chicago welcomed 25 beagles that were rescued from a breeding and biomedical research facility in Wisconsin. The dogs, all young males, arrived Saturday afternoon after spending their lives in wire cages. PAWS said the dogs were surrendered by Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and biomedical research facility in Blue ...

What would you say if we told you a man was living inside the Cloud Gate statue in Millennium Park, commonly known as The Bean? The satirical claim was enough to spark protests in the Loop in 2025 in front of Anish Kapoor's iconic statue and spawn a huge social media campaign. It even got a response from Illinois Gov. ...

Chicago teachers and students will be among those expected to let their voices be heard on what is known as May Day. Organizers are expecting more than 800 students to be bused to Rainbow PUSH headquarters from around the area Friday. The Chicago Teachers Union says students will learn about voting, civil rights, commu...

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced free bike riding lessons for those wanting to learn how to ride a bicycle. The summer series for adults and teens (13-17) starts May 7. It will be available throughout the summer at three Chicago Park District locations and one Chicago Public School location...

Working as a substitute teacher and photographer in the 1970s, Susan Fell-Lazar brought her camera to work, capturing many students in classrooms and playing with friends. But Fell-Lazar never released those photos - until now. Fell-Lazar - a substitute teacher for Chicago Public Schools on the North, Northwest and Wes...