Friday, August 14, 2026

Chicago homeowners affected by severe flooding could see some financial relief. The Chicago Sinfonietta has reached a one-year labor agreement with its musicians. The Chicago Bears open the preseason on Saturday against the Cleveland Browns.Plus, in recent years, many Chicago renters have been priced out of their neighborhoods. In some parts of the city, there’s an ordinance in place that gives tenants a shot at buying their building if it goes up for sale. But, it’s not easy buying a building. One Northwest Side group is trying to change that with help from some young organizers.