Our mobile sites are designed to let you easily check the latest news, sports and weather, search for a restaurant or event, and much more. Get the information you need, when and where you need it.

Just text "trib" to 31286 and we'll send you a text message with our mobile site address. Or go to www.chicagotribune.com directly from your mobile browser.

Download it now; it's free: For iPhone and Android users,
text FOOTBALL to 31286.

You can also download the app for iPhone directly here.

Or text CHINEWS, CHIBIZ, CHISPORTS, or METROMIX to 31286

Mobile phone number: (required)

AMWEATHER - Morning update
PMWEATHER - Afternoon update

Or text AMWEATHER or PMWEATHER to 97999

Mobile alerts are available on the following carriers: AT&T;, Verizon Wireless, Alltel, Sprint, Nextel, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular. You will receive no more than 7 messages/week per alert list. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to quit or text HELP for info or call 877.571.0774 for support.

By clicking Submit you are confirming agreement with the terms and conditions governing this station and these mobile alerts. All submissions must be authorized by the account holder. Upon clicking submit, you will receive a text message asking you to reply Y to confirm your subscription.

Mobile alerts
1. What are Mobile Alerts? Mobile Alerts are text messages you receive on your mobile phone or PDA.

2. Do I have to register on the website to receive Mobile Alerts? No. Signing up for Mobile Alerts does not require registration on the website.

3. How many alerts will I get? The number of alerts you will receive depends on how much news there is in a day. News and Sports alerts vary based on the events and activities of the day. The Metromix Pick of the Week is sent once a week.

4. Do alerts cost me anything? We do not charge you for our alerts. However, your carrier may charge you to send and receive text messages. Contact your carrier for more details: Message and data rates may apply.

5. If I sign up for one alert, do I get them all? No, you must sign up for each alert individually.

6. How do I stop the alerts? To stop receiving alerts, you may either reply "end" or "stop" to a message you receive, or

To end Breaking News alerts text CHINEWS END to 31286
To end Business alerts text CHIBIZ END to 31286
To end Sports alerts text CHISPORTS END to 31286
To end the Metromix Pick of the Week text METROMIX END to 31286
To end weather alerts text AMWEATHER END or PMWEATHER END to 97999

Mobile site
7. What is on your mobile site? Our mobile sites contain many of the same stories as our websites, but in a customized format that is easy to read on your mobile device.

8. Why would I use the mobile site if it has the same content as the regular website? The mobile site is more convenient when you are away from a computer. You can read the news on the bus or train on your way to work in the morning. You can look up restaurants or check the weather when you are out and about. It's quick, easy and convenient.

9. How often do the stories change? Stories are updated throughout the day just as our online sites are. So come back often to see new and updated local, national and international stories.

10. Does using the mobile sites cost me anything? We do not charge you to access to the mobile sites. However, your carrier may charge you to access to the internet from your mobile device. Check your cellular phone contract, or contact your carrier for details about these charges.

11. How do I get to the mobile sites? The easiest way is to text "trib" to 31286 and we'll send you a text message with our mobile site address so that you don't have to type it in on your phone. Or you can enter our website address directly into the mobile browser: www.chicagotribune.com. Check your service documents or contact your carrier for instructions on how to access the internet on your specific device and for details on charges.

12. Do I have to register to use the mobile sites? No. We do not require registration to use the mobile sites.

Other questions or comments? Email: mobile@tribune.com