Judge refuses to delay funding vote for Pioneer Bank redevelopment in Humboldt Park
A Cook County judge on Tuesday refused to delay the redevelopment of the Pioneer Bank building in Humboldt Park, a part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s signature Invest South/West program.
A Cook County judge on Tuesday refused to delay the redevelopment of the Pioneer Bank building in Humboldt Park, a part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s signature Invest South/West program.
Chicago officials break ground on mixed-income housing in Englewood
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined city officials and DL3 Realty on Tuesday to break ground on new mixed-income housing in the Englewood community.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined city officials and DL3 Realty on Tuesday to break ground on new mixed-income housing in the Englewood community.
Chicago officials break ground on mixed-income housing in Englewood
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined city officials and DL3 Realty on Tuesday to break ground on new mixed-income housing in the Englewood community.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined city officials and DL3 Realty on Tuesday to break ground on new mixed-income housing in the Englewood community.
Faculty members from 2 Illinois universities on strike; 3rd university set to strike Tuesday
"I'm here to demonstrate and show solidarity with you all today, and prepare to collaborate with all of the stakeholders to make sure that you all get a fair contract and that the services the Chicago State University provides, that those services are delivered," said Johnson.
"I'm here to demonstrate and show solidarity with you all today, and prepare to collaborate with all of the stakeholders to make sure that you all get a fair contract and that the services the Chicago State University provides, that those services are delivered," said Johnson.
Chicago City Council independence vote called into question
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
'ComEd Four' trial delayed by scheduling issue
The ComEd Four federal bribery trial has been delayed due to last minute scheduling issues.
The ComEd Four federal bribery trial has been delayed due to last minute scheduling issues.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson joins striking faculty, staff at Chicago State University
A strike among faculty and staff at Chicago State University is reaching its second week.
A strike among faculty and staff at Chicago State University is reaching its second week.
Lightfoot extends ShotSpotter, while Johnson plans to end the program
While mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has vowed to end the city's contract with ShotSpotter, Mayor Lori Lightfoot already signed off on an extension.
While mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has vowed to end the city's contract with ShotSpotter, Mayor Lori Lightfoot already signed off on an extension.
2 City Council members want Johnson to slow down on proposed $800M tax increases
“When you come in and just talk about $800 million in new taxes without really looking at everything else, you're kind of stepping off on a bad foot," said Ald. Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward.
“When you come in and just talk about $800 million in new taxes without really looking at everything else, you're kind of stepping off on a bad foot," said Ald. Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward.
Pritzker rules out Johnson's plan to tax financial transactions
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put a big hole in Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's controversial plan to raise taxes by $800 million.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put a big hole in Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's controversial plan to raise taxes by $800 million.
New round of 'Rebuild Illinois' infrastructure investments announced
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visited Englewood Friday to announce a new round of ‘Rebuild Illinois’ infrastructure investments.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visited Englewood Friday to announce a new round of ‘Rebuild Illinois’ infrastructure investments.
Chicago aldermen weigh in on Johnson's tax increase proposal
Two City Council members want Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to slow down on his proposed $800 million tax increases.
Two City Council members want Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to slow down on his proposed $800 million tax increases.
Person responsible for ?liking? anti-transgender post from CPD Twitter account will be held accountable, Lightfoot says
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Eric Carter confirmed via Twitter Friday afternoon that someone with access to the CPD Twitter account ?liked? an anti-transgender post.
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Eric Carter confirmed via Twitter Friday afternoon that someone with access to the CPD Twitter account ?liked? an anti-transgender post.
Gov. Pritzker welcomes Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to Chicago's top office
Governor J.B. Pritzker will meet with Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson Friday afternoon.
Governor J.B. Pritzker will meet with Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson Friday afternoon.
Brandon Johnson opens up about what kind of Chicago mayor he'll be
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.
Biden to bar full ban on transgender athletes
President Joe Biden's proposal would extend Title IX rights to transgender athletes to compete in sports as the gender they identify with.
President Joe Biden's proposal would extend Title IX rights to transgender athletes to compete in sports as the gender they identify with.
Durbin, Duckworth push to help children dealing with trauma
Citing the gun violence in the city of Chicago, Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are helping to expand services for children dealing with trauma.
Citing the gun violence in the city of Chicago, Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are helping to expand services for children dealing with trauma.
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center gets $1M to expand facility
Citing the gun violence in the city, senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are helping to expand services for children dealing with trauma.
Citing the gun violence in the city, senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are helping to expand services for children dealing with trauma.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson prepares to take office in May
It's been two days since Brandon Johnson was elected the next mayor of Chicago. The mayor-elect spoke out about some top-of-mind questions Chicagoans might still have after Tuesday's tight race.
It's been two days since Brandon Johnson was elected the next mayor of Chicago. The mayor-elect spoke out about some top-of-mind questions Chicagoans might still have after Tuesday's tight race.
US review on chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan largely blames Trump administration
The White House on Thursday publicly released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “hotwash” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation’s longest war, taking little responsibility for its own actions.
The White House on Thursday publicly released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “hotwash” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation’s longest war, taking little responsibility for its own actions.