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Lion electric school buses seen at the Lion Electric plant in Channahon, Illinois, on May 24, 2023. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Once an Illinois darling, electric school bus maker Lion faces likely liquidation

By Nara Schoenberg

May 5, 2025 at 7:51 p.m.

The company suspended operations at its Joliet plant and temporarily laid off about 400 workers...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, center, weeps with staffers Leslie Combs, right, and Taina Rodriguez while posing for photos at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on May 5, 2025, after she announced she will not run for re-election next year. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

US Rep. Jan Schakowsky, congresswoman since 1999, announces she will not seek another term next year

By Olivia Olander

May 5, 2025 at 5:46 p.m.

US Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who defeated opponents including JB Pritzker in 1998 to first win...

Harry Lennix, Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Tamara Tunie, Ayanna Bria Bakari and Jon Michael Hill in "Purpose" at Steppenwolf Theatre. (Michael Brosilow)

Steppenwolf Theatre play ‘Purpose’ wins the Pulitzer Prize for drama

By Chris Jones

May 5, 2025 at 4:41 p.m.

Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' work was commissioned by Steppenwolf, debuted in Chicago and is now on...

Simone Biles attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Photos: Met Gala 2025 celebrates Black style

By Chicago Tribune

May 5, 2025 at 8:25 p.m.

This year, the dress code is about tailoring and suiting as interpreted through the history...

Chicago Cubs prospect Cade Horton poses for a portrait on media day during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect Cade Horton in the mix to replace injured Shota Imanaga in rotation

By Meghan Montemurro

May 5, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

Top pitching prospect Cade Horton will be considered for the opening in the rotation, though...

Rihanna departs The Carlyle Hotel prior to attending The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

A$AP Rocky confirms baby No. 3 with Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala

By Associated Press

May 5, 2025 at 7:45 p.m.

One of the biggest surprises on the day 2025 Met Gala is Rihanna's protruding belly.

Edgar Quero of the Chicago White Sox hits an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Rate Field on May 4, 2025. (Griffin Quinn/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames on what’s standing out about Chase Meidroth and Edgar Quero

By LaMond Pope

May 5, 2025 at 7:02 p.m.

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth and catcher Edgar Quero have provided quality at-bats since...

FILE – Barbie Dream Besties, from Mattel, are displayed at the TTPM 2024 Holiday Showcase event in New York, Sept. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Mattel plans to raise prices on some toys to offset tariff costs

By Anne D'Innocenzio

May 5, 2025 at 6:50 p.m.

Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars and other popular toys, said...

FILE – The Department of Justice seal is seen during a news conference Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication

By Lindsay Whitehurst

May 5, 2025 at 6:33 p.m.

The Trump administration on Monday asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three...

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson speaks with the media after the firing of coach Luke Richardson on Dec. 6, 2024, at Fifth Third Arena. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks draw the No. 3 pick in the NHL draft lottery — but whom to select?

By Phil Thompson

May 5, 2025 at 8:10 p.m.

If there was a year when dropping out of the top two in the NHL...

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after disembarking Marine One upon arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on movies made outside the US. Here’s what we know

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips

May 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made...

People walk into the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Little Village on Feb. 1, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Authorities searching for defendant who escaped from courthouse

By Madeline Buckley

May 5, 2025 at 5:58 p.m.

Authorities are searching for a man who on Monday escaped from the Leighton Criminal Court...