Cook County officials celebrate start of Pride Month
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials on Thursday to kick off Pride Month.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials on Thursday to kick off Pride Month.
Lori Lightfoot announces first new role since leaving Chicago mayor's office
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced her next venture after leaving office last month.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced her next venture after leaving office last month.
Lori Lightfoot announces first new role since leaving Chicago mayor's office
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced her next venture after leaving office last month.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced her next venture after leaving office last month.
Dolton mayor faces scrutiny over questionable use of public funds
"It was very disturbing to hear these things and see these receipts that appear to be connected to it. And I think the taxpayers deserve better than that," said Dolton Trustee Jason House, a frequent critic of Henyard's.
"It was very disturbing to hear these things and see these receipts that appear to be connected to it. And I think the taxpayers deserve better than that," said Dolton Trustee Jason House, a frequent critic of Henyard's.
Dolton mayor faces scrutiny over questionable use of public funds for personal charity
Savoring a slated candidate?s election night success, Dolton Village Mayor Tiffany Henyard arrived at a March village board meeting ready for her victory lap.
Savoring a slated candidate?s election night success, Dolton Village Mayor Tiffany Henyard arrived at a March village board meeting ready for her victory lap.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Daley brothers discuss new Chicago mayor, potential tax increases
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Heated debate erupts after Chicago City Council approves $51M for migrant resources
The council approved the $51M budget for migrant aid --- however, the decision did not come without contentious debate.
The council approved the $51M budget for migrant aid --- however, the decision did not come without contentious debate.
'Outdoor dining is here to stay': Chicago City Council approves long-term outdoor dining program
The Chicago City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that will establish a long-term version of the city's Expanded Outdoor Dining program.
The Chicago City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that will establish a long-term version of the city's Expanded Outdoor Dining program.
Tempers flare in City Council meeting about migrant housing in Chicago
Tension was high during Chicago's City Council meeting Wednesday over what to do with the large influx of migrants being bussed into the city.
Tension was high during Chicago's City Council meeting Wednesday over what to do with the large influx of migrants being bussed into the city.
Chicago sees record-breaking violence over Memorial Day weekend
Despite new city and police leadership, Chicago just experienced its most violent Memorial Day weekend on record.
Despite new city and police leadership, Chicago just experienced its most violent Memorial Day weekend on record.
Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Rosalynn Carter reveals dementia diagnosis - what to know
We told you earlier about former first lady Rosalynn Carter's diagnosis of dementia. It comes as her husband, the former president, is in hospice care.
We told you earlier about former first lady Rosalynn Carter's diagnosis of dementia. It comes as her husband, the former president, is in hospice care.
Debt ceiling deal: Key test ahead that could prevent disastrous default
Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after a long holiday weekend and now it?s time to shore up the votes to pass a bill that extends the country's borrowing power. They have less than a week before the country faces a default.
Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after a long holiday weekend and now it?s time to shore up the votes to pass a bill that extends the country's borrowing power. They have less than a week before the country faces a default.
Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying ceremony, lauds troops' sacrifice
President Joe Biden said in a Memorial Day address that Americans “must never forget the price that was paid" by troops to protect their democracy.
President Joe Biden said in a Memorial Day address that Americans “must never forget the price that was paid" by troops to protect their democracy.
Man charged in fatal stabbing after woman?s body found in alley near Mayor Brandon Johnson?s home
A man has been charged with fatally stabbing a woman and leaving her body in an alley in the Austin neighborhood, just blocks from Mayor Brandon Johnson?s home.
A man has been charged with fatally stabbing a woman and leaving her body in an alley in the Austin neighborhood, just blocks from Mayor Brandon Johnson?s home.
Man, 64, charged in fatal stabbing near Mayor Brandon Johnson’s home
A man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing a woman to death Saturday in the Austin neighborhood, just blocks from Mayor Brandon Johnson's home.
A man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing a woman to death Saturday in the Austin neighborhood, just blocks from Mayor Brandon Johnson's home.
Debt ceiling deal: Here's what's in, what's out of the bill to avert US default
Details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out. But the two leaders still have to persuade Congress to pass the bill.
Details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out. But the two leaders still have to persuade Congress to pass the bill.
Biden, McCarthy reach final deal in debt ceiling talks, look to sell Congress
The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.
The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson participates in Memorial Day events
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson participated in Memorial Day events this weekend, talking about service and sacrifice.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson participated in Memorial Day events this weekend, talking about service and sacrifice.