Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts called his father's emails "racially insensitive" and said they don't reflect the team's culture.
Community members are invited to submit questions for the candidates in advance.
The forum will be held at the Center on Halsted, organizers announced.
Ald. Tom Tunney said it's no secret that the Ricketts family wants to see him out of City Council.
Here's the voting location for the ward and when it will be open.
"You hear all these things and it's like, 'How can you even say this? Where's your heart? Where's your sense of sympathy?" Rizzo said.
What do you want to see "pop up" in the vacant land in the heart of Lakeview after demolition? Markets? Parks? Art installations?
Casino magnate Steve Wynn resigned as chair over sexual misconduct allegations.
In a letter sent to the team Thursday, the city criticized the North Siders for not addressing security concerns around the ballpark.
Ricketts' couldn't resolve potential conficts of interest that his financial holdings might cause as deputy secretary.
The event Saturday afternoon will include speakers and a march down Halsted Street.
The robbery and battery of a Lakeview woman took place late Tuesday night, police said.
Presidential hopeful asks Democrats to stand up to Rahm Emanuel's "pettiness" following Blaine Elementary School principal's ouster.
Meanwhile, Rep. LaShawn Ford's proposed bill is picking up steam in Illinois State Legislature.
The Better Government Association sued the city to obtain this video. The city fought the BGA for 18 months to prevent its release.
Communication intercepts include discussion of Chicago, Toronto and Geneva as possible targets, sources tell CNN.
Marches and die-ins have followed the Chicago mayor's speech to city council apologizing for how the Laquan McDonald case has been handled.
Chicago mayor has lost the support of one of the city's most iconic sports fans.
A New York college student's joke turned in to a serious call for the resignations of Rahm Emanuel and Anita Alvarez.
Mayor promises "nothing less than complete and total reform" of Chicago's police force and oversight agency as protesters clash outside.
More than 1,500 plan to walk out of work or school Wednesday to demand resignations from Rahm Emanuel, Anita Alvarez.
Livestream begins at 7 p.m. Central time.
PHOTOS and VIDEO: Protesters march to the Board of Trade. Macy's, Victoria's Secret stores blocked. Shoving with cops in front of Apple.
As protesters plan to shut down Michigan Avenue, a judge notes the defenseless victims of Chicago's everyday violence. Their lives matter.
"Survivor" guitarist says the Republican presidential hopeful didn't get permission to use the song to welcome the clerk back from jail.
Out Magazine names Obama its "ally of the year" for 2015 and praises him for his evolution on marriage equality.
Democratic presidential hopeful listened to families' stories of loss, discussed gun reforms, campaign aide said.
North Side alderman divided in support of controversial city budget and property tax increase.
Few people notice as campaign trail brings the Ohio governor to Portillo's in downtown Chicago on Tuesday.
Capitol Fax's Rich Miller takes a look at the poll and what the results could mean for Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats in the Legislature.
Fidgeting awkwardly, almost like the altar boy he once was, Boehner fulfilled a lifelong dream.
Tribune alleges that city business is being done through private emails and texts and the records aren't being released to the public.
Saturday's National Take Back Day aims to prevent prescription drug abuse. Find the nearest collection location here.
Truth in Accounting’s annual report paints a bleak picture for Illinois and its taxpayers.
Reboot Illinois’ Madeleine Doubek talks with one Cicero woman about her scariest secrets, and what she fears most now.
#FlatFrancis cutout delights in downtown Chicago. Serious talk of immigration and a living wage on the agenda for other Chicagoans.
A look at Illinois' role in the Syrian refugee crisis.
A total of 458 local government entities in Illinois owe nearly $29 million from pension spiking costs.
How will the state get the taxpayers' money back?
Rauner vetoes bill that would make PTSD qualifying condition. Plus, more on spending bill and pension reform appeal efforts.