Chicago City Council approves Johnson's first budget to delight of some community groups
The Chicago City Council approved Mayor Brandon Johnson's first budget on Wednesday. The budget is being praised by some advocates for upholding one of the mayor's key campaign promises.
The Chicago City Council approved Mayor Brandon Johnson's first budget on Wednesday. The budget is being praised by some advocates for upholding one of the mayor's key campaign promises.
Jewish Ceasefire rally: Several arrested during rally at Chicago Israeli consulate
A protest was held at the Israeli consulate at Ogilvie Station Monday morning, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
A protest was held at the Israeli consulate at Ogilvie Station Monday morning, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Invest in Kids: Illinois program offering tax credit for private school contributors sunsets
Teachers unions celebrated this week when state lawmakers allowed the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program to expire.
Teachers unions celebrated this week when state lawmakers allowed the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program to expire.
Israel-Hamas War: Pro-Palestinian rally planned in downtown Chicago
Local groups in Chicago continue to make their voices heard nearly one month after the war began between Israel and Hamas.
Local groups in Chicago continue to make their voices heard nearly one month after the war began between Israel and Hamas.
Illinois lawmakers OK new nuclear technology but fail to extend private-school scholarships
The 98-8 vote to allow construction of so-called small modular reactors beginning in 2026 came a day after developers of the only such project approved by federal regulators pulled the plug because of rising costs.
The 98-8 vote to allow construction of so-called small modular reactors beginning in 2026 came a day after developers of the only such project approved by federal regulators pulled the plug because of rising costs.
Jury selection postponed in Ed Burke trial
Jury selection was postponed Thursday in the federal corruption trial of former longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke.
Jury selection was postponed Thursday in the federal corruption trial of former longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke.
Chicago elected school board plan stalls amid House, Senate divisions
A plan for Chicago’s newly elected school board has reached a stalemate in the waning days of the veto session.
A plan for Chicago’s newly elected school board has reached a stalemate in the waning days of the veto session.
Fioretti announces run for Cook County State's Attorney
Former Chicago alderman Bob Fioretti announced on Wednesday he is running for Cook County State's Attorney, and explained why now is the perfect time.
Former Chicago alderman Bob Fioretti announced on Wednesday he is running for Cook County State's Attorney, and explained why now is the perfect time.
Under new proposal, all Chicago Board of Education members would be elected by next year
Illinois Senate Democrats introduced a proposal Tuesday that would allow for the election of all 20 members of Chicago’s Board of Education next year.
Illinois Senate Democrats introduced a proposal Tuesday that would allow for the election of all 20 members of Chicago’s Board of Education next year.
‘Bring Chicago Home’ to reduce homelessness through tax on high-end property sales clears City Council
It’s now up to Chicago voters to decide whether to authorize the City Council to raise the real estate transfer tax on high-end property sales to confront the burgeoning problem of homelessness.
It’s now up to Chicago voters to decide whether to authorize the City Council to raise the real estate transfer tax on high-end property sales to confront the burgeoning problem of homelessness.
Il Senate GOP: Save the 'Invest in Kids' program
Illinois Senate Republicans are calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and House and Senate leaders to save the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program.
Illinois Senate Republicans are calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and House and Senate leaders to save the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program.
Former Alderman Bob Fioretti announces run for Cook County State's Attorney
Former Alderman Bob Fioretti has declared his candidacy for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, in a bid to succeed the outgoing Kim Foxx.
Former Alderman Bob Fioretti has declared his candidacy for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, in a bid to succeed the outgoing Kim Foxx.
Former Alderman Bob Fioretti announces run for Cook County State's Attorney
Former Alderman Bob Fioretti has declared his candidacy for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, in a bid to succeed the outgoing Kim Foxx.
Former Alderman Bob Fioretti has declared his candidacy for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, in a bid to succeed the outgoing Kim Foxx.
Alderpersons Emma Mitts and Carlos Ramirez-Rosa reconcile after physical altercation
In the midst of Tuesday?s City Hall chaos, a touching moment of reconciliation unfolded between Alderpersons Emma Mitts and Carlos Ramirez-Rosa.
In the midst of Tuesday?s City Hall chaos, a touching moment of reconciliation unfolded between Alderpersons Emma Mitts and Carlos Ramirez-Rosa.
Chicago alderman calls on colleague to resign over physical altercation
It's an altercation Alderman Raymond Lopez says he witnessed firsthand.
It's an altercation Alderman Raymond Lopez says he witnessed firsthand.
Chicago alderman calls on fellow Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to resign
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) announced Monday he is stepping down from his role as City Council floor leader and zoning committee chair after he allegedly grabbed an alderwoman during last week's meeting over Chicago's sanctuary status.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) announced Monday he is stepping down from his role as City Council floor leader and zoning committee chair after he allegedly grabbed an alderwoman during last week's meeting over Chicago's sanctuary status.
Community activists call on Chicago alderman to resign: 'his behavior is inappropriate'
A group of community activists gathered Sunday in front of the office of 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa demanding that he resign.
A group of community activists gathered Sunday in front of the office of 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa demanding that he resign.
Meeting on Chicago's sanctuary status gets heated
The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.
The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.
Johnson's revised paid leave expansion faces crucial vote in Chicago City Council
Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to expand paid leave is expected to be voted on in the full city council next week with some changes.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to expand paid leave is expected to be voted on in the full city council next week with some changes.
Chicago mayor asks Biden for $5B in federal funding for migrant crisis
Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the nation's capitol on Thursday seeking $5 billion in federal funding for the migrant situation in Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the nation's capitol on Thursday seeking $5 billion in federal funding for the migrant situation in Chicago.