Chicago bars push to preserve sweepstakes machines ahead of City Council vote
As Chicago leaders prepare to vote on banning sweepstakes machines, some bar and restaurant owners say the devices are a key source of revenue and are organizing to keep them legal despite growing concerns over regulation and gambling.
As Chicago leaders prepare to vote on banning sweepstakes machines, some bar and restaurant owners say the devices are a key source of revenue and are organizing to keep them legal despite growing concerns over regulation and gambling.
Mayor Johnson loses sole power to appoint CTA President under new transit authority | ChicagoLIVE
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority took effect June 1, placing Chicagoland transit under new oversight and ending Mayor Johnson's sole authority to appoint the CTA president.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority took effect June 1, placing Chicagoland transit under new oversight and ending Mayor Johnson's sole authority to appoint the CTA president.
Mural honoring three fallen Chicago officers vandalized on Southwest Side
A mural honoring three fallen Chicago police officers on the city's Southwest Side was defaced with graffiti Monday, prompting authorities to seek information about those responsible.
A mural honoring three fallen Chicago police officers on the city's Southwest Side was defaced with graffiti Monday, prompting authorities to seek information about those responsible.
Police investigating early morning explosion outside Chicago alderman's home
A possible firework exploded outside the home of Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez early Saturday, damaging a window but causing no injuries, according to police and the alderman.
A possible firework exploded outside the home of Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez early Saturday, damaging a window but causing no injuries, according to police and the alderman.
Chicago Ald. Andre Vasquez returns to his rap roots for an upcoming performance
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) speaks with Good Day Chicago about returning to his rap roots at this year’s Midsommarfest.
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) speaks with Good Day Chicago about returning to his rap roots at this year’s Midsommarfest.
Chicago City Council holds hearing on delays impacting DACA recipients | The Chicago Report
City Council held a hearing Thursday on how DACA delays are impacting recipients in Chicago.
City Council held a hearing Thursday on how DACA delays are impacting recipients in Chicago.
CPS must tackle $9.3B debt before August budget deadline | The Chicago Report
Chicago Public Schools faces $9.3 billion in debt and an August budget deadline. Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson explains what it means for the district's finances.
Chicago Public Schools faces $9.3 billion in debt and an August budget deadline. Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson explains what it means for the district's finances.
Is Facebook down? Platforms coming back online after widespread outages, Meta says
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
Rep. Mike Quigley calls CPS CEO hearing a 'waste of taxpayer dollars' | The Loop
CPS CEO Dr. Macquline King is coming off a congressional hearing that some Chicago democrats felt was more about politics than parents rights.
CPS CEO Dr. Macquline King is coming off a congressional hearing that some Chicago democrats felt was more about politics than parents rights.
New details revealed in Country Club Hills shooting involving ATF agents, Chicago police officer
A Chicago police officer working with a federal gun trafficking task force shot a suspect after a vehicle pursuit that followed an attempted robbery of undercover ATF agents in Country Club Hills, according to new details released Thursday.
A Chicago police officer working with a federal gun trafficking task force shot a suspect after a vehicle pursuit that followed an attempted robbery of undercover ATF agents in Country Club Hills, according to new details released Thursday.
Chicago outdoor pools open on June 19, a week earlier than usual
Pool season is almost upon us with Chicago outdoor pools opening on June 19. Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa shares updates on ways to stay cool this summer.
Pool season is almost upon us with Chicago outdoor pools opening on June 19. Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa shares updates on ways to stay cool this summer.
CPS CEO asked to explain district policies | The Chicago Report
We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories.
We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories.
WIU librarian layoffs overturned, ruled 'illegal' | The Chicago Report
An arbitrator said Western Illinois University illegally laid off nine academic librarians and two staff members last year and ordering the school to give them their jobs back with back pay. Union leaders call it a major victory, but say chronic underfunding from springfield is still forcing regional colleges to make dangerous cuts. Joining us now to discuss the ruling is union President John Miller.
An arbitrator said Western Illinois University illegally laid off nine academic librarians and two staff members last year and ordering the school to give them their jobs back with back pay. Union leaders call it a major victory, but say chronic underfunding from springfield is still forcing regional colleges to make dangerous cuts. Joining us now to discuss the ruling is union President John Miller.
Cook County roperty tax bills will be late by 2 months | The Chicago Report
Cook County will once again delay sending property tax bills. This time, they will be late by at least two months this year. Joining us now to break down the systemic crunch is Professor David Merriman with UIC, who specializes in government and public affairs.
Cook County will once again delay sending property tax bills. This time, they will be late by at least two months this year. Joining us now to break down the systemic crunch is Professor David Merriman with UIC, who specializes in government and public affairs.
CPS CEO asked to explain district policies | The Chicago Report
We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories.
We bring in Monica Eng with Axios every week, to give us her take on the big stories.
CPS CEO testifies before Congress under subpoena
Congress called in the head of Chicago Public Schools to testify on Tuesday.
Congress called in the head of Chicago Public Schools to testify on Tuesday.
‘Extremely disturbed’: Rep. Delia Ramirez speaks out after CPS trans student protections hearing
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez speaks with us about a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing examining Chicago Public Schools and policies affecting trans and diverse students.
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez speaks with us about a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing examining Chicago Public Schools and policies affecting trans and diverse students.
Alphonso Talley pleads not guilty in killing of Chicago police officer
A man accused of shooting two Chicago police officers, killing one of them, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
A man accused of shooting two Chicago police officers, killing one of them, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
Undercover ATF operation ends in gunfire, five suspects taken into custody in Country Club Hills
Two people were wounded and five suspects were taken into custody Tuesday evening after federal agents investigating illegal gun trafficking were targeted in an attempted armed robbery in south suburban Country Club Hills.
Two people were wounded and five suspects were taken into custody Tuesday evening after federal agents investigating illegal gun trafficking were targeted in an attempted armed robbery in south suburban Country Club Hills.
CPS students will take a new high school admissions test this fall
Chicago Public Schools is swapping out its current high school admissions test with a new one starting in October.
Chicago Public Schools is swapping out its current high school admissions test with a new one starting in October.