Chicago alders grill mayor’s budget team on report aiming to close $1B deficit
City Council members grilled the mayor's budget team over a report on how to close a $1 billion deficit.
City Council members grilled the mayor's budget team over a report on how to close a $1 billion deficit.
Chicago City Council holds emergency meeting on budget report
Members of the Chicago City Council held an emergency meeting on a report detailing how to close a $1.1 billion budget deficit.
Members of the Chicago City Council held an emergency meeting on a report detailing how to close a $1.1 billion budget deficit.
Judge slams ICE use of force, $1.5B transit upgrade, and FAA travel fallout | The Chicago Report
A federal judge says the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago “shocks the conscience”, issuing a sweeping injunction against ICE and Border Patrol. " The Chicago Report" also covers the new $1.5 billion transit bill promising cleaner, safer CTA, Metra, and Pace service, and what new FAA shutdown guidelines could mean for travelers flying out of O’Hare and Midway.
A federal judge says the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago “shocks the conscience”, issuing a sweeping injunction against ICE and Border Patrol. " The Chicago Report" also covers the new $1.5 billion transit bill promising cleaner, safer CTA, Metra, and Pace service, and what new FAA shutdown guidelines could mean for travelers flying out of O’Hare and Midway.
Elyse Myers talks new book, crazy fan experiences, and behind the scenes of being a content creator | ChicagoNOW
Popular TikToker & New York Time's Best Seller Elyse Myers joins live in studio to dive into her new book, the highs and lows of blowing up on social media, and go behind the scenes of her popular videos.
Popular TikToker & New York Time's Best Seller Elyse Myers joins live in studio to dive into her new book, the highs and lows of blowing up on social media, and go behind the scenes of her popular videos.
RTA director weighs in on new transit legislation | The Chicago Report
Kirk Dillard, executive director of the RTA, the governing body that oversees CTA Pace and Metra, weighs in on the new transit legislation.
Kirk Dillard, executive director of the RTA, the governing body that oversees CTA Pace and Metra, weighs in on the new transit legislation.
Chicago mayor defends budget as analysts warn of credit risks
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
All aboard! Metra’s Holiday Trains bring seasonal cheer to Chicago area
The Metra Holiday Trains have entered the station! Trips will be offered on five rail lines this holiday season.
The Metra Holiday Trains have entered the station! Trips will be offered on five rail lines this holiday season.
Metra's Holiday train ready to roll | ChicagoLIVE
A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Illinois Dems celebrate $1.5B transit investment for Chicago area
State leaders tout new legislation they say will make CTA, Metra, and Pace cleaner, safer, and more reliable — while Republicans criticize diverting road funds and highway toll hikes to pay for the ambitious plan.
State leaders tout new legislation they say will make CTA, Metra, and Pace cleaner, safer, and more reliable — while Republicans criticize diverting road funds and highway toll hikes to pay for the ambitious plan.
United Airlines to offer refunds because of shutdown-caused flight restrictions
United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.
United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.
Two dozen bills passes during fall veto session | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Alders call for emergency meeting over budget | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Video shows Chicago police fatally shoot burglary suspect during West Side pursuit
Video was released Tuesday showing a Chicago police officer fatally shooting a burglary suspect whose vehicle struck two squad cars and pinned an officer this September on the West Side.
Video was released Tuesday showing a Chicago police officer fatally shooting a burglary suspect whose vehicle struck two squad cars and pinned an officer this September on the West Side.
Video shows Chicago police fatally shoot burglary suspect during West Side pursuit
Body cam video was released Wednesday showing a Chicago police officer shoot and kill a man after his car struck their vehicle on Sept. 6 in the Austin neighborhood
Body cam video was released Wednesday showing a Chicago police officer shoot and kill a man after his car struck their vehicle on Sept. 6 in the Austin neighborhood
Woman found dead at Disney’s Pop Century Resort in fourth tragic incident in a month
A woman in her 40s died Sunday after being taken from Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Florida to a nearby hospital, marking the latest in a string of deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks, reports say.
A woman in her 40s died Sunday after being taken from Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Florida to a nearby hospital, marking the latest in a string of deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks, reports say.
CTA robbery suspects used Google Translate to demand victim’s money, prosecutors say
Two CTA robbery suspects allegedly used Google Translate to demand money from a victim back in September.
Two CTA robbery suspects allegedly used Google Translate to demand money from a victim back in September.
Chicago library workers speak out against proposed cuts
Chicago library workers expressed their concerns about proposed cuts at City Hall today. The City Council's 2026 budget calls for nearly 90 library positions to be eliminated.
Chicago library workers expressed their concerns about proposed cuts at City Hall today. The City Council's 2026 budget calls for nearly 90 library positions to be eliminated.
Flight evacuated after security incident onboard at Reagan National
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after a reported security incident onboard.
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after a reported security incident onboard.
Attendance drops at CPS in communities with increased ICE presence | ChicagoNOW
A new report from Chalkbeat shows attendance has dropped at many CPS schools with high numbers of Latino students and families. Reema Amin, who wrote the article, joins ChicagoNOW to discuss this report.
A new report from Chalkbeat shows attendance has dropped at many CPS schools with high numbers of Latino students and families. Reema Amin, who wrote the article, joins ChicagoNOW to discuss this report.
Chicago aldermen call for emergency meeting on budget crisis
Chicago City Council members are calling for an emergency meeting one week from today on the city's budget crisis.
Chicago City Council members are calling for an emergency meeting one week from today on the city's budget crisis.