Johnson proposes $300M property tax increase, breaking campaign promise
Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed repeatedly during his campaign he would not raise property taxes on Chicagoans.
Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed repeatedly during his campaign he would not raise property taxes on Chicagoans.
Four Chicagoans attacked, robbed woman on CTA bus: police
Four Chicago residents have been charged with robbery and mob action in connection with an assault and theft on a CTA bus earlier this week.
Four Chicago residents have been charged with robbery and mob action in connection with an assault and theft on a CTA bus earlier this week.
Chicago mayor proposes $300M property tax increase, reaction pours in
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced his 2025 budget proposal to the City Council on Wednesday, including a $300 million increase in property taxes.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced his 2025 budget proposal to the City Council on Wednesday, including a $300 million increase in property taxes.
Starbucks will stop charging extra for non-dairy milk substitutes
Starbucks said substitutions for a non-dairy option in their drinks was the second-most requested customization among their customers.
Starbucks said substitutions for a non-dairy option in their drinks was the second-most requested customization among their customers.
Several Chicago aldermen demand CPS Board president's resignation over alleged antisemitic remarks
Several Chicago alderpeople are calling for the Chicago Public School Board president to apologize and resign following allegations of antisemitic remarks.
Several Chicago alderpeople are calling for the Chicago Public School Board president to apologize and resign following allegations of antisemitic remarks.
Johnson proposes $300M property tax increase, breaking campaign promise
Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed repeatedly during his campaign he would not raise property taxes on Chicagoans.
Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed repeatedly during his campaign he would not raise property taxes on Chicagoans.
Several Chicago aldermen demand CPS Board president's resignation over alleged antisemitic remarks
Several Chicago alderpeople are calling for the Chicago Public School Board president to apologize and resign following allegations of antisemitic remarks.
Several Chicago alderpeople are calling for the Chicago Public School Board president to apologize and resign following allegations of antisemitic remarks.
Brandon Johnson proposes $300M property tax increase, defying campaign promises
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson went against a previous campaign promise to not raise property taxes in his 2025 budget address to City Council.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson went against a previous campaign promise to not raise property taxes in his 2025 budget address to City Council.
Teens charged in violent CTA robbery
A teenage boy and girl were charged with attacking and robbing a woman at a CTA station this August on Chicago's South Side.
A teenage boy and girl were charged with attacking and robbing a woman at a CTA station this August on Chicago's South Side.
Will Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan include property tax hikes?
Joe Ferguson, President of the Civic Federation, discussed the possibility of property tax hikes in the mayor's budget plan.
Joe Ferguson, President of the Civic Federation, discussed the possibility of property tax hikes in the mayor's budget plan.
Walgreens lays off hundreds of employees, mostly in Chicago
Walgreens announced Tuesday that it is laying off 256 workers, mostly in Chicago, and eliminating 215 open roles as part of "turnaround efforts."
Walgreens announced Tuesday that it is laying off 256 workers, mostly in Chicago, and eliminating 215 open roles as part of "turnaround efforts."
Brandon Johnson poised to suggest property tax hike after campaigning against it: reports
Mayor Brandon Johnson is reportedly planning to propose a property tax hike as part of tomorrow's budget address after previously campaigning against it.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is reportedly planning to propose a property tax hike as part of tomorrow's budget address after previously campaigning against it.
CTU calls for full-time librarian in every Chicago school
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for a librarian in every school in the district.
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for a librarian in every school in the district.
CTU calls for full-time librarians in each school
Activists gathered outside of Tilton Elementary School Tuesday morning to voice their demands. The Chicago Teachers Union said they want a full-time librarian in every school.
Activists gathered outside of Tilton Elementary School Tuesday morning to voice their demands. The Chicago Teachers Union said they want a full-time librarian in every school.
Billy Crystal talks starring in Apple TV+'s new drama 'Before'
He's known for making us laugh but now comedian Billy Crystal is getting serious in his new Apple TV+ series, "Before."
He's known for making us laugh but now comedian Billy Crystal is getting serious in his new Apple TV+ series, "Before."
CTU demands librarian in every Chicago school
The Chicago Teachers Union called on CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to centrally fund a librarian for every school in the district regardless of zip code.
The Chicago Teachers Union called on CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to centrally fund a librarian for every school in the district regardless of zip code.
Calls for hate crime charges in Chicago shooting of man walking to synagogue
Community members are calling for hate crime charges after a shooting in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood.
Community members are calling for hate crime charges after a shooting in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood.
Apple Intelligence has arrived. Here's how to update your device to get it
Apple’s Intelligence features debuted on Monday for eligible devices. It comes after the company first announced Apple Intelligence in June.
Apple’s Intelligence features debuted on Monday for eligible devices. It comes after the company first announced Apple Intelligence in June.
Chicago police help residents evacuate burning building in Brainerd
Chicago police officers on patrol in Brainerd helped evacuate residents from a burning building Monday night after being alerted to the fire by a passerby.
Chicago police officers on patrol in Brainerd helped evacuate residents from a burning building Monday night after being alerted to the fire by a passerby.
Chicago School Board candidates opposed by CTU say false ads link them to Trump, Project 2025
A group of school board candidates opposed by the CTU say they have been the target of false and deceptive mailers — incorrectly linking them to Project 2025 and Donald Trump.
A group of school board candidates opposed by the CTU say they have been the target of false and deceptive mailers — incorrectly linking them to Project 2025 and Donald Trump.