Outside spending targets Hilario Dominguez in closely watched Chicago race | FULL INTERVIEW
The race for Chicago school board president is drawing big outside spending and tough questions.
The race for Chicago school board president is drawing big outside spending and tough questions.
Illinois election 2026: Key races for governor, Senate, Congress and Chicago school board
Illinois voters are heading to the polls in an election that could shape the state’s political future for years to come, from who leads Springfield to who represents the state in Washington and how Chicago’s public schools are governed.
Illinois voters are heading to the polls in an election that could shape the state’s political future for years to come, from who leads Springfield to who represents the state in Washington and how Chicago’s public schools are governed.
Chicago alderman blasts Mayor Johnson’s $17.6B budget plan over proposed taxes, borrowing
Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale (9th) criticizes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $17.6 billion budget, arguing a corporate head tax could drive jobs out of the city and questioning plans for more borrowing amid an $882 million budget gap.
Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale (9th) criticizes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $17.6 billion budget, arguing a corporate head tax could drive jobs out of the city and questioning plans for more borrowing amid an $882 million budget gap.
Man critically hurt in stabbing at CTA Blue Line station; suspect in custody
Chicago police say a fight on a CTA platform led to a stabbing Wednesday night.
Chicago police say a fight on a CTA platform led to a stabbing Wednesday night.
Creepy Facebook Marketplace finds that are perfect for Halloween | ChicagoLIVE Prime-Time
From unsettling vintage plushies to caskets made from used tires, these Facebook Marketplace finds are bringing the fright just in time for Halloween.
From unsettling vintage plushies to caskets made from used tires, these Facebook Marketplace finds are bringing the fright just in time for Halloween.
Chicago school board election, FBI shooting in Pilsen | The Chicago Report
Chicago voters prepare to elect their first school board president amid campaign controversies. And, new details emerge about the fatal shooting of a Venezuelan man by an off-duty FBI agent in Pilsen. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago voters prepare to elect their first school board president amid campaign controversies. And, new details emerge about the fatal shooting of a Venezuelan man by an off-duty FBI agent in Pilsen. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago police budget tops $2.2 billion as staffing questions persist
Chicago police officials are defending their staffing and deployment strategies as aldermen question whether the department has enough officers to meet the city's public safety needs.
Chicago police officials are defending their staffing and deployment strategies as aldermen question whether the department has enough officers to meet the city's public safety needs.
Day two of Chicago budget hearings: Alders move to take control of parking meter money
Chicago aldermen are forcing a showdown with Mayor Brandon Johnson over $75 million in parking meter money and when it should be used for pension payment, which could open a new hole in his proposed 2027 budget. The move comes as top finance officials face intense questioning from aldermen over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion budget proposal and controversial borrowing for police misconduct settlements and a corporate head tax.
Chicago aldermen are forcing a showdown with Mayor Brandon Johnson over $75 million in parking meter money and when it should be used for pension payment, which could open a new hole in his proposed 2027 budget. The move comes as top finance officials face intense questioning from aldermen over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion budget proposal and controversial borrowing for police misconduct settlements and a corporate head tax.
Apple unveils 1st touchscreen MacBook Pro after years of resistance
Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on Wednesday, ending years of resistance to touch-enabled laptops.
Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on Wednesday, ending years of resistance to touch-enabled laptops.
Chicago man arrested 2 weeks after woman attacked at CTA Red Line station
Tyrone Jenkins allegedly attacked and seriously injured a woman at a CTA Red Line station earlier this month.
Tyrone Jenkins allegedly attacked and seriously injured a woman at a CTA Red Line station earlier this month.
Chicago freight train burglary: About 20 people believed involved, officials say
A freight train was burglarized Tuesday in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, disrupting freight and commuter rail service, authorities said.
A freight train was burglarized Tuesday in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, disrupting freight and commuter rail service, authorities said.
iPhone Duo users report screen problems, Apple offers replacements
Days after launching their new product, the folding iPhone Duo, Apple has acknowledged that some of the devices have displayed some problems with the screens, and have said they will replace them.
Days after launching their new product, the folding iPhone Duo, Apple has acknowledged that some of the devices have displayed some problems with the screens, and have said they will replace them.
Chicago budget hearings begin with questions over corporate head tax, police misconduct costs
Chicago has a nearly half-billion-dollar bill for police misconduct cases, and City Hall wants to put it on the taxpayers’ credit cards.
Chicago has a nearly half-billion-dollar bill for police misconduct cases, and City Hall wants to put it on the taxpayers’ credit cards.
Budget hearings begin, man arrested for suspicious letters | The Chicago Report
Hearings for Mayor Brandon Johnson's $17.6 billion budget proposal began today. And, an arrest has been made after suspicious letters containing a white substance were sent to multiple congressmembers. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Hearings for Mayor Brandon Johnson's $17.6 billion budget proposal began today. And, an arrest has been made after suspicious letters containing a white substance were sent to multiple congressmembers. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Starbucks bringing back viral bearista cold cups – with a twist
Starbucks announced it is bringing back its viral Bearista Glass Cold Cups for the 2026 holiday season, including a new mystery-box edition.
Starbucks announced it is bringing back its viral Bearista Glass Cold Cups for the 2026 holiday season, including a new mystery-box edition.
Chicago police propose new rules for Flock, license plate readers; seek public comment
Chicago police are asking the public to weigh in on proposed rules for automated license plate readers, including Flock.
Chicago police are asking the public to weigh in on proposed rules for automated license plate readers, including Flock.
Chicago police propose new rules for Flock, license plate readers
Chicago police are asking the public to weigh in on proposed rules for automated license plate readers, including Flock.
Chicago police are asking the public to weigh in on proposed rules for automated license plate readers, including Flock.
Normal Chicago train services delayed due to Lake Street Bridge work
The Lake Street Bridge project is taking longer than planned, and some Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) riders will keep seeing service changes through Oct. 28.
The Lake Street Bridge project is taking longer than planned, and some Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) riders will keep seeing service changes through Oct. 28.
Normal Chicago train services delayed due to Lake Street Bridge work
The Lake Street Bridge project is taking longer than planned, and some Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) riders will keep seeing service changes through Oct. 28.
The Lake Street Bridge project is taking longer than planned, and some Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) riders will keep seeing service changes through Oct. 28.
CTA service disruptions hit the Loop this weekend
The CTA will suspend parts of Brown, Green, Orange and Pink line service this weekend for major track repairs in the Loop.
The CTA will suspend parts of Brown, Green, Orange and Pink line service this weekend for major track repairs in the Loop.