Tribune news update
Here are the latest news updates from the Chicago Tribune:
Top Stories
- Chicago police officer shot in West Side shootout: A Chicago police officer was shot and wounded during a shootout with a suspect on the West Side early Saturday morning.
- Illinois governor signs bill to expand Medicaid coverage: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Friday that will expand Medicaid coverage to an estimated 350,000 low-income adults in the state.
- Chicago's 2026 World Cup bid gets boost from US Soccer Federation: The US Soccer Federation has given its official support to Chicago's bid to host the 2026 World Cup, which could bring the tournament to the city's Soldier Field.
Local News
- Chicago's Lake Shore Drive to close for repairs: A section of Lake Shore Drive will be closed for several weeks starting Monday for repairs to the roadway and the Lake Shore Drive Bridge.
- Chicago Public Schools to offer free meals to all students: Chicago Public Schools will offer free meals to all students, regardless of income, starting in the 2023-2024 school year.
- Wrigley Field to host 2023 MLB All-Star Game: Wrigley Field will host the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, the Chicago Cubs announced Friday.
Sports
- Cubs' Kris Bryant to undergo surgery on injured shoulder: Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will undergo surgery on his injured shoulder and is expected to miss several months.
- Bears' Khalil Mack to miss several weeks with knee injury: Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack will miss several weeks with a knee injury, the team announced Friday.
- White Sox's Lucas Giolito to start Opening Day: Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito will start the team's Opening Day game on March 30, the team announced Friday.
Business
- Amazon to open new fulfillment center in Chicago: Amazon will open a new fulfillment center in Chicago's Pullman neighborhood, creating hundreds of jobs in the area.
- United Airlines to add new routes from Chicago's O'Hare Airport: United Airlines will add new routes from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to several destinations in the United States and abroad.
- Chicago's economy grows at fastest pace in 5 years: The Chicago economy grew at its fastest pace in five years in 2022, according to a report from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from the Chicago Tribune. You can find more news and information on the Tribune's website or through their mobile app.