How a Chicago gun violence reduction department would work
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How a Chicago gun violence reduction department would work

Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson discusses a proposal to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction, efforts to address the causes of violence and questions about accountability, investment and public safety in Chicago neighborhoods.

Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson discusses a proposal to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction, efforts to address the causes of violence and questions about accountability, investment and public safety in Chicago neighborhoods.

Chicago sues Airbnb, host over alleged illegal rentals

Chicago sues Airbnb, host over alleged illegal rentals

Chicago is taking Airbnb to court over alleged illegal short-term rentals. Here's what city leaders say.

Chicago is taking Airbnb to court over alleged illegal short-term rentals. Here's what city leaders say.

Chicago declares June 25 as 'Horace Grant Day' in honor of Bulls legend
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Chicago declares June 25 as 'Horace Grant Day' in honor of Bulls legend

June 25 is officially "Horace Grant Day" in Chicago. Former Chicago Bulls player Horace Grant joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the special recognition.

June 25 is officially "Horace Grant Day" in Chicago. Former Chicago Bulls player Horace Grant joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the special recognition.

Chicago leaders call for new gun violence reduction department after deadly weekend

Chicago leaders call for new gun violence reduction department after deadly weekend

After a weekend that left at least six people dead and 33 others injured in shootings across Chicago, faith leaders, community activists and city officials are renewing calls for a permanent city department dedicated to reducing gun violence.

After a weekend that left at least six people dead and 33 others injured in shootings across Chicago, faith leaders, community activists and city officials are renewing calls for a permanent city department dedicated to reducing gun violence.

Chicago's social media tax is surpassing expectations, raising $16.4M in its first 4 months | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago's social media tax is surpassing expectations, raising $16.4M in its first 4 months | ChicagoLIVE

Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.

Mayor Brandon Johnson surveys storm damage as thousands remain without power

Mayor Brandon Johnson surveys storm damage as thousands remain without power

Thousands of Chicago residents remained without power Friday evening as crews continued working to restore service and assess damage from a powerful storm system that impacted every corner of the city.

Thousands of Chicago residents remained without power Friday evening as crews continued working to restore service and assess damage from a powerful storm system that impacted every corner of the city.

Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor

Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor

More than a year after bids were submitted to replace Chicago's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, some aldermen say they still have no answers about what comes next — and families affected by gun violence are demanding action.

More than a year after bids were submitted to replace Chicago's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, some aldermen say they still have no answers about what comes next — and families affected by gun violence are demanding action.

Bears stadium plans remain uncertain after Illinois lawmakers miss key vote
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Bears stadium plans remain uncertain after Illinois lawmakers miss key vote

A last-minute stadium proposal passed the Illinois Senate but stalled in the House, leaving the Chicago Bears’ future stadium plans in Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana unresolved as the team continues evaluating both sites.

A last-minute stadium proposal passed the Illinois Senate but stalled in the House, leaving the Chicago Bears’ future stadium plans in Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana unresolved as the team continues evaluating both sites.

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.