Mayor’s $68M tax hike budget rejected, city council hits pause until Monday
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t have the votes to pass his budget, which includes a $68 million property tax hike along with other taxes and fees. Now, it’s back to the drawing board.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t have the votes to pass his budget, which includes a $68 million property tax hike along with other taxes and fees. Now, it’s back to the drawing board.
Johnson's budget: Alderpeople discuss issues with 2025 budget
Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez and Ald. Brendan Reilly discussed what parts of the city's budget remain a problem for them.
Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez and Ald. Brendan Reilly discussed what parts of the city's budget remain a problem for them.
Will the Chicago City Council vote on the budget today?
There is a report that Mayor Brandon Johnson has called off the vote.
There is a report that Mayor Brandon Johnson has called off the vote.
'Travesty of justice': Reaction pours in after Biden commutes Rita Crundwell's sentence
Rita Crundwell served time in federal prison before being moved to house arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she has been granted her freedom.
Rita Crundwell served time in federal prison before being moved to house arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she has been granted her freedom.
Paris on Politics: How Trump's deportation plan will impact Chicago
With big promises to deport millions and change laws, will President-elect Donald Trump walk the walk on immigration in his second term?
With big promises to deport millions and change laws, will President-elect Donald Trump walk the walk on immigration in his second term?
‘Travesty of justice’: Reaction pours in after Biden commutes Rita Crundwell's sentence
President Joe Biden announced the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history on Thursday.
President Joe Biden announced the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history on Thursday.
Biden grants historic clemency to 1,500 Americans, including Dixon embezzler Rita Crundwell
President Biden announced the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history on Thursday.
President Biden announced the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history on Thursday.
Illinois AG investigation finds longstanding issues within Joliet Police Department
A three-year investigation by the Illinois Attorney General found a history of excessive force within the Joliet Police Department.
A three-year investigation by the Illinois Attorney General found a history of excessive force within the Joliet Police Department.
Tiffany Henyard sues Dolton trustees, Thornton Township caucus over leadership nomination dispute
Tiffany Henyard has filed a lawsuit against Dolton trustees and the Thornton Township's Democratic caucus.
Tiffany Henyard has filed a lawsuit against Dolton trustees and the Thornton Township's Democratic caucus.
Biden commutes sentences of 1,500 people; expert weighs in
President Joe Biden is dropping more pardons soon and might even pull some people off federal death row.
President Joe Biden is dropping more pardons soon and might even pull some people off federal death row.
Raoul investigation finds longstanding issues within Joliet PD
A three-year investigation by the Illinois Attorney General found a history of excessive force within the Joliet Police Department.
A three-year investigation by the Illinois Attorney General found a history of excessive force within the Joliet Police Department.
Tiffany Henyard sues Dolton trustees, Thornton Township caucus
Tiffany Henyard has filed a lawsuit against Dolton trustees and the Thornton Township's Democratic caucus.
Tiffany Henyard has filed a lawsuit against Dolton trustees and the Thornton Township's Democratic caucus.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
First poll results on Hegseth, Gabbard, and key Trump Cabinet picks
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to select nominees for his new administration, some Americans have their doubts about his choices, a new poll finds.
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to select nominees for his new administration, some Americans have their doubts about his choices, a new poll finds.
Biden to commute sentences of 1,500 people
President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and is pardoning 39 individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes.
President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and is pardoning 39 individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes.
Trump named Time's 'Person of the Year'
President-elect Donald Trump has been honored as Time magazine’s "Person of the Year" and will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
President-elect Donald Trump has been honored as Time magazine’s "Person of the Year" and will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people, a single-day record
The president commuted the sentences of individuals who were released from prison and placed on home confinement and pardoned others convicted of nonviolent crimes.
The president commuted the sentences of individuals who were released from prison and placed on home confinement and pardoned others convicted of nonviolent crimes.
Battle brewing over deportation threats in Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he doesn't think incoming border czar Tom Homan has the authority to do what he has warned about.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he doesn't think incoming border czar Tom Homan has the authority to do what he has warned about.
Time to name Trump 'Person of the Year' for second time
Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton and Elon Musk were also finalists on the list.
Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton and Elon Musk were also finalists on the list.