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'Chess State' Documentary Highlights City's Top H.S. Chess Players

Rick Rysso spent the better part of two years shooting the film, and just released its first trailer.

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18-Year-Old Chicago Chess Master Hopes to Win $100,000 at Vegas Tournament

Sam Schmakel is playing in the Millionaire Chess Open, which boasts the biggest prize fund in history.

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Illinois Chess Championship for Whitney Young Helped by 'Senior Master'

The state's top high school chess player will start college as a five-time national champion.

Whitney Young Chess Senior Master Looks to Win Another State Championship

Sam Schmakel, who also has claimed five national titles, leads his team into this weekend's IHSA finals.

Chess at CPS Could Get Boost With New Program, but City Isn't on Board

A proposal to fund and organize a Chicago Public Schools chess program has been ignored for years.

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Illini in Final Four ... of Chess, Thanks to Whitney Young Grad

University of Illinois junior Michael Auger hoped to lead upset-minded Illini to a national championship.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.