CTA Loop closures will disrupt four train lines this weekend

CTA riders traveling through downtown Chicago will need to plan for detours and shuttle buses this weekend as crews work on major track repairs.

Chicago honors officers who risked their lives to protect others
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From officers who survived gunfire to a fallen hero remembered by his wife, Chicago’s Valor Awards celebrated the courage, sacrifice and compassion behind the badge.

Chicago budget battle: Mayor Johnson defends corporate head tax proposal amid alderman opposition
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing a new corporate head tax to help fund city services and summer jobs, but opponents warn it could drive businesses out of Chicago as debate over his budget plan heats up.

Metra service changes planned at Millennium Station
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Metra spokesperson Meg Thomas Riley explains weekend service changes, station closures and bus alternatives for passengers traveling downtown during the Arts in the Dark Parade.

Mayor Brandon Johnson presents FY27 Chicago budget

Mayor Brandon Johnson presents what he is calling the “Chicago’s Fair Share Budget."

Another suspicious package investigation, alders push for ShotSpotter replacement | The Chicago Report
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Congresswoman Delia Ramirez's office in West Chicago got a suspicious envelope this week. And, Chicago alders are frustrated in delays to find the ShotSpotter replacement. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Chicago-area lawmaker calls for electronic monitoring reform after CTA worker's killing
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State Rep. Patrick Sheehan is calling for changes to Illinois’ pretrial detention and electronic monitoring laws after CTA worker Julian Mobley was stabbed to death at the Damen Green Line station.

CPS IG clears Dominguez, Pritzker and Bailey spar at forum | The Chicago Report
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Chicago School Board president candidate Hilario Dominguez says he's been cleared by the CPS inspector general. And, Gov. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey sparred at a TV forum. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

CPS IG clears Dominguez, Pritzker and Bailey spar at forum | The Chicago Report
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Chicago School Board president candidate Hilario Dominguez says he's been cleared by the CPS inspector general. And, Gov. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey sparred at a TV forum. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Chicago City Council: Bus lane crackdown and City Hall borrowing
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A crackdown on blocked bus and bike lanes and a failed attempt to put new limits on City Hall borrowing. It made for a busy day at City Hall. 

Netflix laying off 6% of its workforce: What to know

Netflix is turning a profit, but about 1,000 employees will be losing their jobs. Here's what to know.

Chicago Inspector General plans AI audit, city charter reform | The Chicago Report
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Chicago's new inspector general says city government should adopt AI. And, lawmakers are discussing what a city charter would mean for Chicago. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."