Chicago bag tax could jump again under alternative city budget plan
A higher bag tax is on the table. The fee started at 7 cents and increased to 10 cents this year. Next year, it could rise to 15 cents.
A higher bag tax is on the table. The fee started at 7 cents and increased to 10 cents this year. Next year, it could rise to 15 cents.
Debate intensifies as budget committee weighs alternative spending plan
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
Chicago City Council considers alternative budget proposal
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
Deadline rapidy approaching to finalize 2026 Chicago budget
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the latest news coming out of City Hall regarding the 2026 city budget.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the latest news coming out of City Hall regarding the 2026 city budget.
Chicago woman charged with attacking CTA riders with glass bottle
A Chicago woman is facing charges after allegedly attacking two CTA riders with a glass bottle downtown.
A Chicago woman is facing charges after allegedly attacking two CTA riders with a glass bottle downtown.
Two men charged in armed robbery on CTA bus on South Side, police say
Two men have been charged after allegedly robbing a passenger at knifepoint on a CTA bus Monday on the South Side, Chicago police said.
Two men have been charged after allegedly robbing a passenger at knifepoint on a CTA bus Monday on the South Side, Chicago police said.
Illinois approves $1.5B boost to rescue, revamp Chicago-area transit
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Chicago finance panel advances opposition budget plan amid looming deadline
With the city inching closer to a government shutdown, Chicago officials still have no budget agreement in sight.
With the city inching closer to a government shutdown, Chicago officials still have no budget agreement in sight.
Alternative Chicago budget proposal advances
Another day closer to a city government shutdown and still no budget in sight. City Council members are wheeling and dealing once again today, but will it finally yield an agreement?
Another day closer to a city government shutdown and still no budget in sight. City Council members are wheeling and dealing once again today, but will it finally yield an agreement?
Man sentenced in killing of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso
A man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso has learned his sentence.
A man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso has learned his sentence.
Pritzker signs sweeping transit funding bill replacing RTA with Northern Illinois Transit Authority
State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.
State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.
Chicago govt shutdown threat grows as mayor, city council clash over budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and alders were meeting at City Hall on Tuesday as tensions rise over budget proposals.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and alders were meeting at City Hall on Tuesday as tensions rise over budget proposals.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
CTA halts Yellow Line trains due to track condition
CTA Yellow Line service was temporarily suspended early Tuesday because of a track condition near Hamlin, the agency said.
CTA Yellow Line service was temporarily suspended early Tuesday because of a track condition near Hamlin, the agency said.
CTA halts Yellow Line trains due to track condition
CTA Yellow Line service was suspended early Tuesday because of a track condition near Hamlin.
CTA Yellow Line service was suspended early Tuesday because of a track condition near Hamlin.
Two teens stabbed in Loop attack
Two teenagers were stabbed Monday night in an attack in the Loop.
Two teenagers were stabbed Monday night in an attack in the Loop.
Chicago alders give city budget proposal update
Chicago alders held a press conference on Monday afternoon, giving an update on their budget proposal.
Chicago alders held a press conference on Monday afternoon, giving an update on their budget proposal.
Chicago mayor, council remain deadlocked on budget as shutdown threat looms
The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.
The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.
Chicago mayor, council remain deadlocked on budget as shutdown threat looms
The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.
The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.
DEA Chicago sees increase in fentanyl seizures | ChicagoLIVE
The DEA's Chicago Field Division reports a significant increase in fentanyl seizures and arrests in 2025. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
The DEA's Chicago Field Division reports a significant increase in fentanyl seizures and arrests in 2025. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.