Residents demand meeting with Johnson, CHA over land promised for public housing

This comes after the Chicago Housing Authority, along with a Texas-based firm, announced plans to re-develop Chicago's Cabrini Green with nearly 750 homes.

West Side residents seek flood relief after record-breaking storms

Many residents on Chicago's West Side are still struggling to recover almost two weeks after record-breaking storms dumped up to 9 inches of water on the city.

Judge dismisses bribery charges against ComEd in connection with ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan

A federal judge has dismissed bribery charges against the utility giant ComEd, which were related to a scheme that resulted in the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Michael Jordan mobile memorabilia store coming to Chicago

Michael Jordan fans may want to start budgeting now. A mobile memorabilia store will hit the streets of Chicago later this month.

Chicago City Council to weigh pros and cons of subminimum wage Monday

This week, the Chicago City Council will discuss the pros and cons of a subminimum wage. This is base wage between $8 to $10 an hour that’s complemented by on-the-job tips.

Illinois tourism soars as record hotel revenue signals post-pandemic recovery, officials say

Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the “middle of everything", and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.

Illinois governor announces record-breaking hotel revenues
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Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the ?middle of everything?, and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.

Pritzker unveils $41B plan for Illinois' biggest construction program in state history

Governor JB Pritzker has announced a comprehensive six-year plan that aims to improve over 3,000 miles of roads and nearly 10 million square feet of bridge deck.

Pritzker announces $40B investment in Illinois' infrastructure

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Illinois' largest-ever construction project to repair and replace state infrastructure Friday.

Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs

The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.

Trump valet pleads not guilty in classified documents case

Walt Nauta, who was charged alongside Donald Trump in June in a 38-count indictment alleging the mishandling of classified documents, was arraigned Thursday.

Mayor Johnson's Transition Report for Chicago's future unveiled

The Mayor included people who did not originally support his election to office in the planning process. He says that represents the spirit of collaboration moving Chicago forward.

Johnson's Transition Report for Chicago's future unveiled
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Mayor Brandon Johnson enlisted the input of nearly 400 people to chart the future of Chicago. The report they delivered Thursday outlined recommendations on education, housing, transportation, equity and public safety.

Johnson appoints new Chicago school board president, 5 new members

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his pick for Chicago Board of Education president and appointed several new members Wednesday.