28 Chicago aldermen oppose Mayor Johnson's 2027 budget proposal
Twenty-eight Chicago aldermen say Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2027 budget lacks the votes needed to pass, citing concerns over tax increases and spending.
Twenty-eight Chicago aldermen say Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2027 budget lacks the votes needed to pass, citing concerns over tax increases and spending.
28 Chicago alders say mayor's 2027 budget lacks votes to pass
Twenty-eight City Council members are calling for changes to Chicago’s proposed 2027 budget.
Twenty-eight City Council members are calling for changes to Chicago’s proposed 2027 budget.
28 Chicago alders say Mayor Johnson's 2027 budget lacks votes to pass
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces opposition from 28 aldermen who say his $17.6 billion budget lacks the votes to pass amid disagreements over taxes, spending and government efficiencies.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces opposition from 28 aldermen who say his $17.6 billion budget lacks the votes to pass amid disagreements over taxes, spending and government efficiencies.
Free turkey giveaway begins at five Chicagoland McDonald's locations
Five McDonald’s locations are hosting a holiday food giveaway this week. Here’s the schedule.
Five McDonald’s locations are hosting a holiday food giveaway this week. Here’s the schedule.
Starbucks unveils bearista cold cups mystery boxes: Here's what's inside
Starbucks is bringing back its viral bearista glass cold cups, with a new mystery-box collection featuring five festive designs.
Starbucks is bringing back its viral bearista glass cold cups, with a new mystery-box collection featuring five festive designs.
Armed felon threatens CTA bus driver, caught on camera
A Chicago CTA bus driver escaped through a window after police say a convicted felon threatened her with a gun and forced her to keep driving through multiple red lights on the Southwest Side.
A Chicago CTA bus driver escaped through a window after police say a convicted felon threatened her with a gun and forced her to keep driving through multiple red lights on the Southwest Side.
CTA bus driver escapes through window after passenger hijacks bus at gunpoint
A CTA bus driver escaped through a window after a passenger allegedly pulled a gun and ordered her to keep driving, authorities said.
A CTA bus driver escaped through a window after a passenger allegedly pulled a gun and ordered her to keep driving, authorities said.
Chicago sixth graders make history with financial literacy program
Thirty Chicago sixth graders at Howe School of Excellence celebrated graduating from a six-week financial literacy program teaching budgeting, saving, investing and credit skills.
Thirty Chicago sixth graders at Howe School of Excellence celebrated graduating from a six-week financial literacy program teaching budgeting, saving, investing and credit skills.
Chicago sixth graders making ‘cents’ out of their futures
Thirty sixth graders at Chicago's Howe School of Excellence made history as the first CPS class to graduate from a six-week financial literacy program teaching budgeting, saving, investing and credit skills.
Thirty sixth graders at Chicago's Howe School of Excellence made history as the first CPS class to graduate from a six-week financial literacy program teaching budgeting, saving, investing and credit skills.
CTA bus driver escapes through window after alleged armed hijacking
A CTA bus driver escaped through a window after an armed passenger allegedly forced her to keep driving through red lights, with the suspect now facing four felony charges.
A CTA bus driver escaped through a window after an armed passenger allegedly forced her to keep driving through red lights, with the suspect now facing four felony charges.
CTA bus driver escapes through window after passenger hijacks bus at gunpoint
A CTA bus driver escaped through a window after a passenger allegedly pulled a gun and ordered her to keep driving, authorities said. (Credit: Chicago Critter)
A CTA bus driver escaped through a window after a passenger allegedly pulled a gun and ordered her to keep driving, authorities said. (Credit: Chicago Critter)
Illinois House Speaker Welch resigns, Latino voters shift political map | The Chicago Report
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch has announced he will not seek another term. And, the Latino vote is getting more attention nationwide. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch has announced he will not seek another term. And, the Latino vote is getting more attention nationwide. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago's first elected school board president faces budget crisis and political challenges
Jessica Biggs is preparing to lead Chicago's elected school board, but a looming budget deficit, uncertain state funding and political divisions could make her first months on the job especially challenging. Chalkbeat's Becky Vevea breaks down what's next for Biggs and the new board.
Jessica Biggs is preparing to lead Chicago's elected school board, but a looming budget deficit, uncertain state funding and political divisions could make her first months on the job especially challenging. Chalkbeat's Becky Vevea breaks down what's next for Biggs and the new board.
Man dies after Chicago police vehicle strikes electric scooter on South Side
A man died after a collision involving a Chicago police vehicle and an electric scooter early Thursday morning on the South Side.
A man died after a collision involving a Chicago police vehicle and an electric scooter early Thursday morning on the South Side.
Man dies after Chicago police vehicle strikes electric scooter on South Side
A man died after a collision involving a Chicago police vehicle and an electric scooter early Thursday morning on the South Side.
A man died after a collision involving a Chicago police vehicle and an electric scooter early Thursday morning on the South Side.
Chicago School Board election: Was Jessica Biggs’ win a rebuke of CTU? | The Chicago Report
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates joins us to talk about the results of the Chicago School Board president race.
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates joins us to talk about the results of the Chicago School Board president race.
Reaction to Chicago School Board presidential race results
Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.
Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.
How Chicagoans answered polarizing ballot questions
Voters in the city of Chicago gave their input on several advisory referenda on their 2026 election ballots.
Voters in the city of Chicago gave their input on several advisory referenda on their 2026 election ballots.
Illinois 2026 election: Our top takeaways from election night
Tuesday night’s election results represented a blue wave for Democrats that polls had been predicting for months.
Tuesday night’s election results represented a blue wave for Democrats that polls had been predicting for months.
Jessica Biggs declares victory in race for Chicago School Board president
Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.
Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.