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Englewood neighbors come together in face of new SNAP restrictions

As many as 150,000 people in Illinois’ SNAP benefits were in jeopardy or already lost due to a program amendment embedded in President Donald Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill."

Shawnee Dez performs during a SNAP block party hosted by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network at Go Green Riot Plaza in the Englewood neighborhood Saturday May 16, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Jon Hein, chief of patrol at CPD and leader in Midway Blitz response, prepares to exit June 1

Benyamin Bamburac, 15, stands in line with other graduates before walking into the fieldhouse to begin Lewis University’s graduation ceremony in Romeoville on May 15, 2026. Bamburac graduated with a master's degree in computer science. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

At 15, Romeoville teen makes Lewis University history as youngest student ever to receive master’s degree

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hugs his wife, Stars forward Mallory Swanson, on March 30, 2023, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

As Mallory Swanson returns to Chicago Stars, husband Dansby in awe of ‘most incredible, blessed journey’

Sam Sianis of the Billy Goat, Chicago’s most famous saloonkeeper, dies at 91

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Opinion

The 22,000-seat Chicago Fire soccer stadium is under construction at the north end of The 78 development in Chicago's South Loop on May 12, 2026. McDonald’s has acquired naming rights for the new stadium and it will be called McDonald’s Park. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Editorial: A McDonald’s Happy Meal for the Chicago Fire and The 78 in more ways than one

The name McDonald's Park beats Louisville's KFC Yum Center and Hartford's Dunkin' Park.

Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement to mobilize a new voting rights era as conservative states dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation.

Entertainment

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in "LubDub" by Aszure Barton. (Michelle Reid)

Review: Hubbard Street Dance finale goes straight to the heart with ‘LubDub’

Choreographer Aszure Barton debuts her half-hour work “LubDub” as part of her residency at Hubbard Street. Here's hoping she chooses to stay in Chicago.

Sports

White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas, right, is congratulated by Munetaka Murakami after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Cubs on May 16, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Game 2 photos: White Sox beat Cubs 8-3 in City Series at Rate Field

Photos from the White Sox's 8-3 win against the Cubs on May 16, 2026, at Rate Field.

Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

Sam Sianis, a Greek immigrant who became one of the most successful saloonkeepers and a popular figure in the sports and media worlds, died. He was 91.
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Photos: The Big House Ballgame at the Old Joliet Prison
Photos: Chicago Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall

Business

A pedestrian walks past closed off tracks inside Penn Station on the first day of a Long Island Rail Road strike, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

The Long Island Rail Road in New York ceased operations early Saturday morning after five...

Immigration

A chair is seen outside a hotel room where a Colombian woman was deported to from the United States, in Kinshasa, Congo, Saturday, May 10, 2026. (UGC via AP)

Latin American nationals deported by the US to Congo face an uncertain future

The Associated Press spoke with Latin Americans that were deported to Congo under the Trump...

Education

University President Rev. Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D., hands Grace Bosedick her diploma during graduation exercises for the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana May 16, 2026. Bosedick, of Crown Point, earned a degree in digital media arts. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Bryce Drew encourages Valparaiso U grads to take a shot at changing the world

Former NBA athlete Bryce Drew urged Valparaiso University graduates Saturday to make a difference.

Crime and Public Safety

A body removal service transports a body near a Chicago Fire Department station at 250 North Breakwater Access after they were pulled from the water near Oak Street Beach earlier in the day Friday May 15, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Death investigation opened after body pulled from Lake Michigan

Chicago police opened a death investigation after a male body was pulled from Lake Michigan...

Environment

Sue Stoughton and her husband Dan of Aurora pick up garbage Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Waubonsie Lake Park in Aurora, one of two spots being cleaned up during an event organized by the Fox Valley Park District. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

For volunteers, Aurora-area clean-up effort needed so ‘everything will stay beautiful’

Volunteers came out Saturday morning to help clean up around Montgomery Dam on the Fox...

Restaurants, Food and Drink

The Tribune's 2026 Readers’ Choice winners, clockwise from top left: Sip & Savor in Bronzeville, Mindy’s Bakery in Wicker Park, The Greggory in South Barrington, Brûlée in South Loop, Burger Bar in South Loop, Dion’s Chicago Dream in Englewood, The Polo Inn in Bridgeport, and Jimmy's Red Hots in Humboldt Park. (Chicago Tribune)

Tribune Food Awards: The 2026 Readers’ Choice winners

After reviewing hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes, we’re excited to reveal this year’s...

Investigations

Heidy Herrera, 8, chants into microphone as she stands with her family on April 19, 2026, near the spot where her sister, Marcela Herrera, was killed at Cullerton Street and Ashland Avenue in a hit-and-run on July 21, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Hundreds march in Pilsen, demand answers in unsolved fatal hit-and-run

Marcela Herrera, 22, was killed in a hit-and-run nine months ago.

History

Michael Jordan trudges off the court after a playoff loss to Milwaukee in 1985. (Ed Wagner Jr./Chicago Tribune)

Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 16, according...

Local News

Porter County Clerk Jessica Bailey answers a question from election board member Jeff Chidester at the certification of the Porter County primary ballots Friday, May 15, 206. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County election board and staff close up primary election tally

The Porter County Election Board worked through some minor kinks with the county’s new voting...

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