Lori Lightfoot proposes annual pay raise for Chicago’s mayor capped at 5%
Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gotten a pay raise since 2006. Mayors Richard M. Daley, Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot have all been paid $216,210 a year. Not for long, if Lightfoot gets her way.
Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gotten a pay raise since 2006. Mayors Richard M. Daley, Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot have all been paid $216,210 a year. Not for long, if Lightfoot gets her way.
Amazon driver found dead in Missouri yard may have been killed by dogs, authorities say
The sheriff said the driver had injuries consistent with an animal attack, but an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine if the two "aggressive" dogs caused the driver's death.
The sheriff said the driver had injuries consistent with an animal attack, but an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine if the two "aggressive" dogs caused the driver's death.
Local leaders break ground on Forest Hill Flyover project
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was among a dozen political leaders who broke ground Tuesday on a major new transportation project, which promises to untangle rail lines and speed up a lot of road traffic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was among a dozen political leaders who broke ground Tuesday on a major new transportation project, which promises to untangle rail lines and speed up a lot of road traffic.
Watchdog: CPD overlooked incriminating evidence while investigating cop’s ties to Proud Boys
The city’s top watchdog says the Chicago Police Department overlooked incriminating evidence while looking into an officer’s ties to the far-right Proud Boys, and failed to consider whether he should be fired for lying to investigators.
The city’s top watchdog says the Chicago Police Department overlooked incriminating evidence while looking into an officer’s ties to the far-right Proud Boys, and failed to consider whether he should be fired for lying to investigators.
Chicago Public Schools plans to take over all-boys school Urban Prep
The Chicago Board of Education will vote Tuesday on “winding down” the school's current management.
The Chicago Board of Education will vote Tuesday on “winding down” the school's current management.
Amazon to accept Venmo as payment option
Amazon has started accepting payments through the go-to money transferring service among millennials: Venmo.
Amazon has started accepting payments through the go-to money transferring service among millennials: Venmo.
Amazon to accept Venmo as payment option
Amazon has started accepting payment through the go-to money transferring service among millennials: Venmo.
Amazon has started accepting payment through the go-to money transferring service among millennials: Venmo.
Chicago alderman pushing to force CTA president to testify on transit safety, service
The embattled CTA president, Dorval Carter Jr., may soon be compelled to make quarterly appearances before the Chicago City Council — or risk losing city funding.
The embattled CTA president, Dorval Carter Jr., may soon be compelled to make quarterly appearances before the Chicago City Council — or risk losing city funding.
Chicago alderman pushing to force CTA president to testify on transit safety, service
The embattled CTA president, Dorval Carter Jr., may soon be compelled to make quarterly appearances before the Chicago City Council ? or risk losing city funding.
The embattled CTA president, Dorval Carter Jr., may soon be compelled to make quarterly appearances before the Chicago City Council ? or risk losing city funding.
All-boys charter school could be taken over by CPS
Chicago Public Schools is planning to take over the all-boys charter school, Urban Prep.
Chicago Public Schools is planning to take over the all-boys charter school, Urban Prep.
Police: Deadly car crash may be linked to TikTok challenge
All five of the passengers were ejected from the vehicle, police said. Four of them, ranging in age from 14 to 17, were killed.
All five of the passengers were ejected from the vehicle, police said. Four of them, ranging in age from 14 to 17, were killed.
Georgia woman who told story of family's surprise outside school now says she made it up
A Georgia TikTok user who claimed two men discovered they were both fathers to a young girl when they came to pick her up from the school where she works now says she made up the story.
A Georgia TikTok user who claimed two men discovered they were both fathers to a young girl when they came to pick her up from the school where she works now says she made up the story.
Hundreds of Chicago's best students meet with college administrators at Onsite College and Leadership Forum
The Onsite College and Leadership Forum welcomed hundreds of Chicago's brightest students Tuesday to take a peek at their futures in academia.
The Onsite College and Leadership Forum welcomed hundreds of Chicago's brightest students Tuesday to take a peek at their futures in academia.
Retiring Ald. Tunney warms to joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Survivors recall doomed United Flight 553 as anniversary of Chicago crash draws near
Early December will mark the 50th anniversary of the crash of United Airlines Flight 553, which slammed into a residential neighborhood just south of Midway Airport.
Early December will mark the 50th anniversary of the crash of United Airlines Flight 553, which slammed into a residential neighborhood just south of Midway Airport.
Workers at Glenview Starbucks plan to unionize
Workers say they are concerned about under-staffing, facility conditions, sexual harassment and unreasonable working expectations.
Workers say they are concerned about under-staffing, facility conditions, sexual harassment and unreasonable working expectations.
Workers at Glenview Starbucks plan to unionize
Workers at a Glenview Starbucks announced plans to unionize. They represent the store located at Willow and Pfingsten.
Workers at a Glenview Starbucks announced plans to unionize. They represent the store located at Willow and Pfingsten.
Chicago budget hearings continue; CDOT, library take the hot seat
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and department of transportation taking the hot seat.
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and department of transportation taking the hot seat.
State lawmaker announces run for Ald. King's seat as she aims for Lightfoot's job
State Representative Lamont Robinson has announced his candidacy for the 4th Ward aldermanic seat.
State Representative Lamont Robinson has announced his candidacy for the 4th Ward aldermanic seat.
Chicago Public Schools recognized for increased graduation rate
District-wide, the class of 2022 in Chicago earned more than $1.5 billion in college scholarships.
District-wide, the class of 2022 in Chicago earned more than $1.5 billion in college scholarships.