Chicago welcomes more than 2K asylum seekers bused in from Texas
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In Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2023 budget proposal, she designated $5 million to support asylum seekers and immigrants brought to the city.

Flood-damaged cars from Hurricane Ian may soon appear in Illinois, AG warns

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a warning to consumers on Tuesday to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles that may soon enter the used car market, which is already facing shortages nationwide.

Biden comforts Puerto Rico ahead of Florida visit in wake of Hurricanes Fiona, Ian

Hurricane Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides in Puerto Rico. Biden plans to also visit Florida on Wednesday.

Kim Foxx asks judge to vacate 8 more convictions tied to disgraced CPD Sergeant Ronald Watts
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Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx says her office filed motions to vacate eight convictions Monday as part of the ongoing review of misconduct by corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts.

Lightfoot delivers 2023 Chicago budget address
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot urged the City Council on Monday to "be bold with me ? to continue to right historic wrongs" that have created two Chicagos: one for the haves, the other for the have-nots.

Judge asked to vacate 8 more convictions tied to disgraced CPD Sergeant Ronald Watts

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx says her office filed motions to vacate eight convictions Monday as part of the ongoing review of misconduct by corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivers 2023 budget address
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot outlined her 2023 budget Monday and addressed what she plans to do to stifle violence across the city.

Chicago motorists face serious backups as construction on Obama Center begins

Chicago motorists should brace for traffic delays on the South Side while streets around the proposed Obama Center go through another construction phase.

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 98th birthday
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The United State's 39th president Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 98th birthday today. Carter is the country's longest living president.

Lightfoot cancels $42.7M pre-election property tax increase
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase ? half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed ? but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.