Chicago Mayor presents 2026 budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presenting his 2026 budget to city council that includes a head tax on large corporations and other new taxes designed to plug a more than one billion dollar funding gap.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presenting his 2026 budget to city council that includes a head tax on large corporations and other new taxes designed to plug a more than one billion dollar funding gap.
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged in probe of mishandling of classified information
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged Thursday in a federal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged Thursday in a federal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
'Secret police': Pritzker blasts Trump's militarization of Chicago
Governor JB Pritzker was in Chicago on Thursday addressing concerns from former military leaders and veterans about efforts to deploy the National Guard to Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker was in Chicago on Thursday addressing concerns from former military leaders and veterans about efforts to deploy the National Guard to Illinois.
Hacker hijacks airport speakers, blasts anti-Trump and other political messages
A public address system was hacked on Tuesday evening at the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in Pennsylvania, forcing travelers to listen to an anti-Trump, pro-Palestine message.
A public address system was hacked on Tuesday evening at the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in Pennsylvania, forcing travelers to listen to an anti-Trump, pro-Palestine message.
Chicago city workers accused of misconduct | OIG report breakdown
Chicago?s Inspector General Deborah Witzburg joins us to unpack a shocking new report detailing indecent exposure, sexual misconduct, and PPP loan fraud involving city employees ? and what it means for public trust in local government.
Chicago?s Inspector General Deborah Witzburg joins us to unpack a shocking new report detailing indecent exposure, sexual misconduct, and PPP loan fraud involving city employees ? and what it means for public trust in local government.
Elon Musk says he's changing Twitter logo
A familiar logo on social media is apparently changing.
A familiar logo on social media is apparently changing.
Biden creates national monument for Emmett Till
President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation establishing a national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teenager from Chicago whose abduction, torture and killing in Mississippi in 1955 helped propel the civil rights movement.
President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation establishing a national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teenager from Chicago whose abduction, torture and killing in Mississippi in 1955 helped propel the civil rights movement.
Michigan man who allegedly threatened Lightfoot appears in court
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made a court appearance Thursday morning to face a Michigan man accused of threatening her.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made a court appearance Thursday morning to face a Michigan man accused of threatening her.
COPA to release details of sexual misconduct investigation between officers, migrants
Chicago?s police oversight agency is expected to give an update Tuesday into the allegations of sexual misconduct between police officers and migrants.
Chicago?s police oversight agency is expected to give an update Tuesday into the allegations of sexual misconduct between police officers and migrants.
Preckwinkle announces $40M in small business grants
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.
Chicago officials rally for federal assistance as flood victims seek relief
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with flood victims one week after monster downpours left hundreds of basements flooded.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with flood victims one week after monster downpours left hundreds of basements flooded.
Vice President Kamala Harris attends Rainbow PUSH convention in Chicago to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson
Vice President Kamala Harris attended the Rainbow PUSH convention in Chicago to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson. He is stepping down from his role as leader of the civil rights group.
Vice President Kamala Harris attended the Rainbow PUSH convention in Chicago to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson. He is stepping down from his role as leader of the civil rights group.
Chicago City Council to weigh pros and cons of subminimum wage
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.
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.
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.
Michael Jordan fans may want to start budgeting now. A mobile memorabilia store will hit the streets of Chicago later this month.
GOP tests new strategy to end government shutdown
Republicans in Washington are floating a new strategy to reopen the federal government -- one piece at a time.
Republicans in Washington are floating a new strategy to reopen the federal government -- one piece at a time.
Trump, FBI Director Patel tout efforts to crackdown on violent crime
FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."
FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."
Day 15 of the government shutdown?and still no progress toward a deal
Not much is happening to end the government shutdown, which is now on day 15.
Not much is happening to end the government shutdown, which is now on day 15.
'Han perdido!': White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV takes slight jab at the Chicago Cubs
As a native Southsider, noted White Sox and current head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XVI didn't let the chance slide to deliver a slight jab at the Chicago Cubs.
As a native Southsider, noted White Sox and current head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XVI didn't let the chance slide to deliver a slight jab at the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago comes to agreement with labor unions for DNC 2024
Chicago leaders say they are ready for the thousands of delegates and the security that will be needed.
Chicago leaders say they are ready for the thousands of delegates and the security that will be needed.
Johnson assesses Chicago storm damage with FEMA officials
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday went door-to-door to evaluate the aftermath of the July 4th weekend storms.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday went door-to-door to evaluate the aftermath of the July 4th weekend storms.