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March 27, 2026
Evanston Council preliminarily approves penalties for landlords who violate city code
On a preliminary vote March 23, 2026, Evanston City Council introduced new fines for landlords who violate city code.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Hannah Hidalgo and Mikayla Blakes bring high-scoring flair to Notre Dame-Vanderbilt matchup in Sweet 16
Mikayla Blakes thinks of her Sweet 16 showdown with Hannah Hidalgo more as Vanderbilt against Notre Dame than a matchup of two of the nation...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Automated Ball-Strike System sees 61.3% success rate in baseball’s 1st games of the 2026 season
MLB teams had a 61.3% success rate on challenges, going 19 of 31 through the first 12 games of the regular season.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
At least 19 dogs found severely neglected during search warrant on South Side
A 32-year-old man was arrested Thursday after a search warrant was executed and 19 dogs were discovered severely neglected at a South Side p...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
In the wake of US social media verdicts, a look at what limits other countries have imposed for kids
Dual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people. But the U.S. lacks fed...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Teenage boy fatally wounded in Montclare neighborhood
A 17-year-old boy was discovered fatally wounded overnight on the Northwest Side in the Montclare neighborhood, Chicago police said.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Markets point lower and crude prices jump following worst day on Wall Street since Iran war began
Wall Street lurched lower in premarket trading Friday and oil prices reached higher as Israel launched a new wave of attacks on Iran and Pre...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother’s apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC’s “Today” show next mo...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Israel warns attacks on Iran ‘will escalate and expand’ as Trump claims advances in ceasefire talks
Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its attacks on Iran on Friday, even as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the wa...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
The Senate early Friday morning approved Homeland Security funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other agencie...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Munetaka Murakami collects 1st MLB hit — a home run — in Chicago White Sox debut: ‘Great day overall for him’
Munetaka Murakami made a splash in his Chicago White Sox debut Thursday, hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of a 14-2 loss to the M...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Who will the Chicago Sky protect in the WNBA expansion draft?
The Chicago Sky can protect five of eight eligible players in next week’s expansion draft.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Waukegan couple hoping to turn airstrip into local airport for general aviation enthusiasts
Brendan Stewart of Waukegan earned his pilot’s license 11 years ago, purchased a single-engine, two-seat plane, and flies it out of Waukegan...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Letters: AIPAC donor Michael J. Sacks condemns the Oct. 7 attacks. And what about Israel’s illegal actions?
Does it make sense to condemn Hamas for its illegal behavior and not condemn a half-century of Israeli appropriation of occupied territory?
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Review: In ‘Modern Gentleman’ by About Face, a trans man faces the dating scene
This world premiere romantic comedy by Chicago playwright Preston Max Allen has some wicked one-liners and could lean into the comedic eleme...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Editorial: Illinois shouldn’t retreat on foreign language education
Illinois hasn’t even implemented its new foreign language requirement yet and some lawmakers already want to repeal it.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
David Greising: Prediction markets have caught states by surprise. Illinois has its work cut out for it.
The stakes are high for the states as the conflicts and uncertainty over prediction markets play out.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Heidi Stevens: In a city where culture sets our pulse, one school’s struggle shows how arts education is at risk
Arts education benefits the people within it and outside it equally, writes Heidi Stevens.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
lllinois farmers brace for another bruising season as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices
Disruption at the Strait of Hormuz has driven up the cost of nitrogen-based synthetic fertilizers — essential for corn production across the...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Editorial: Jerry Lewis, gunned down on Chicago’s West Side, dedicated himself to offering others second chances
Businessman Jerry Lewis, murdered in his native West Side, dedicated his life to lifting up that neighborhood.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Mehrnoush Soroush: As an Iranian American, I bear witness to the generational trauma of America’s fossil wars
As a child raised in Iran amid war and displacement, uncertainty and subliminal anxiety felt natural to me when the war began.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Today in Chicago History: Chicago Daily News gives North Side team its nickname
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 27, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Today in History: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock
On March 27, 2022, Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock onstage at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony; Smith won the Oscar for best actor j...
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March 27, 2026
Asking Eric: He died on my birthday
Dear Eric: A close family member who was a beloved community member died unexpectedly on my birthday several years ago. People reach out to...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Sweet 16: Illinois advances to Elite Eight for 2nd time in 3 years with 65-55 win over Houston
No. 3 seed Illinois beat Houston 65-55 in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night, sending the Illini to the Elite Eight against Big Ten foe I...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Sweet 16: Trey Kaufman-Renn tips in game-winner to send No. 2 seed Purdue past 11th-seeded Texas 79-77
Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a miss with 0.7 seconds left, and No. seed 2 Purdue edged hobbling No.11 seed Texas 79-77 on Thursday night in t...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a ‘toll booth’ regime
Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important artery for oil shipments.
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Sweet 16: No. 9 seed Iowa continues improbable March run, beating Nebraska 77-71 to reach Elite Eight
Ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA Tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska 77-71 in a South Reg...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Bill would ease rules on solar plug-ins, expand access to renters and condo owners
Plug-in, or ‘balcony,’ solar involves small, portable units, typically less than 390 watts, that can be connected directly to a standard wal...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Matthew Boyd’s 1st opening-day start with Chicago Cubs ends early in 10-4 loss to Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals tagged Matthew Boyd for five runs in the fourth inning Thursday, and the Chicago Cubs couldn’t recover in a 10-4 lo...
Chicago Tribune
March 27, 2026
Singer-songwriter Dash Crofts of Seals & Crofts, known for hits ‘Summer Breeze’ and ‘Diamond Girl,’ dies at 87
Crofts died Wednesday of heart failure at the Heart Hospital of Austin in Austin, Texas, said his daughter, Lua Crofts Faragher.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Column: Chicago Cubs got a bargain in Pete Crow-Armstrong’s new deal, even as he’s still growing as a player
In Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs have found a box-office star who should keep Wrigley Field buzzing through 2032.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs agree to a 6-year contract extension: sources
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won’t need to ponder whether this is his last season with the only organization he has played for i...
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
After a long, cold winter, baseball is back in Chicago, along with hope and renewal
Opening day in Chicago conjures a lot of emotion for a lot of people, and to a great many of them it’s one big family reunion.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
‘Not good, at all’: Chicago White Sox strike out 20 times, walk 10 batters in 14-2 opening loss in Milwaukee
It was only one game. But it was a rough one for the Chicago White Sox, who were blown out 14-2 by the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
California renames César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to rename César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations against the...
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard calls for action on gun violence after father shot
Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is calling for leaders to take action on gun violence after her father was shot in Chicago.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
West Suburban Medical Center closure leaves patients, workers scrambling
Mary McCullough came Thursday to visit her 18-year-old niece who had been hospitalized for a week at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Par...
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
US Treasury plans to put Donald Trump’s signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president
The Treasury Department plans to print President Donald Trump’s signature on every new U.S. paper bill.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Woman discloses ‘inappropriate’ relationship with Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss hours before Congressional election
A woman took to social media hours before the 2026 election to disclose a former relationship with Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
LaGuardia Airport runway reopens, days after crash on tarmac killed 2 Canadian pilots
The runway where two pilots died in a collision between a jet and a fire truck reopened Thursday morning at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Dive team finds missing Lake Station teen, suspect in custody
Divers recovered the body of missing Lake Station teen Rodrigo Montes in Deep River Thursday morning.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Sacha Boisvert makes his Chicago Blackhawks debut tonight. Will the rookie come out swinging?
Hard-nosed physical forward Sacha Boisvert is set to make his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in Philadelphia.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Acorns giving away thousands in cash from a Wrigleyville vending machine during three-day investment promotion
Acorns is debuting its Compounding Vending Machine in Wrigleyville, an out-of-the-box promotion that will pay out up to 2,000 people between...
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Cubs and White Sox share a common opponent for home openers: Chicago weather. When was the last postponement?
Snow and rain have forced the postponement of Cubs and White Sox home openers going back to at least 1929.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Lake Sandy Jo site up for seventh five-year EPA superfund review
The EPA and IDEM are conducting the seventh five-year review of Gary’s Lake Sandy Jo landfill superfund site.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Proposed 81-unit apartment building in Olympia Fields draws concern from nearby residents
Proponents say the apartments off the southeast corner of Park Drive and Vollmer Road in Olympia Fields will diversify the tax base.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
Buyer who paid $9.5M for Michael Jordan’s Highland Park mansion has a new plan to convert it into a museum
John Cooper, who purchased the mansion in 2024, will take his plans to the Highland Park City Council on Monday.
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026
‘She was a firework’: EMT remembered for her compassion, leadership
At just 20 years old, Rylee Hanson had already begun building the life she always envisioned — graduating from high school with honors, earn...
Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2026