Ariel Parrella-Aureli

The owners opted not to renew their lease due to rising rent, labor and food costs. Chiya Chai's other locations on the Riverwalk and in the Loop remain open.

The lawsuit alleges the agents showed gross negligence, failing to use reasonable care and appropriate behavior toward the public by unlawfully restraining Fuentes during an incident in October.

With the recent layoffs of more than 20 teachers and the future of the school's teaching artists unclear, parents and union members are pressuring CPS for answers.

Below-market housing and a new One Tail At A Time center are coming to Humboldt Park. A plan to bring housing to an Avondale Catholic school building was also approved.

The project slated for the vacant California Avenue lot has the support of Ald. Anthony Quezada. It now needs zoning and City Council approval.

As the sun rose over Vatican City, hundreds — including many Chicagoans — lined up to enter St. Peter's Square ahead of Mayor Brandon Johnson's meeting with Pope Leo XIV.

Johnson brought with him a gift chest of Chicago-themed items for the South Side-born pope. The two will meet privately and later join a delegation of 46 people from the Chicago area.

From the city's sports teams to President Trump's immigration crackdown to the affordability crisis, the two leaders had a wide-ranging conversation that covered all things Chicago Thursday.

Despite the challenges of running the Logan Square business, owner Shayna Norwood said supporting local artists who have items in the store keep her going.

For some Italians on both sides of the political and religious spectrum, having an American pope who is not afraid to call out injustices is important for the times and the religious landscape.