Chicago at risk of credit downgrade amid budget standoff
Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Eileen O’Neill Burke sworn in as new Cook County State’s Attorney
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.
Madigan trial: Former Chicago alderman testifies about political favors
Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis testified in court Monday that he wanted to curry political favor with Speaker of the House Mike Madigan so that he would win re-election as an alderman.
Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis testified in court Monday that he wanted to curry political favor with Speaker of the House Mike Madigan so that he would win re-election as an alderman.
Majority of Chicago residents would vote against alders who support property tax hike, poll finds
As members of the Chicago City Council have heard opposition to a potential property tax hike to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap for 2025, a group of alderpersons commissioned a poll to gauge the views of their constituents.
As members of the Chicago City Council have heard opposition to a potential property tax hike to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap for 2025, a group of alderpersons commissioned a poll to gauge the views of their constituents.
Trump announces new AG pick after Gaetz withdrawal
President-elect Donald Trump has a new choice for Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from contention.
President-elect Donald Trump has a new choice for Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from contention.
Paris on Politics: Trump show returns for second season
The Trump show returns for a second season. What can we expect during his presidency this time around?
The Trump show returns for a second season. What can we expect during his presidency this time around?
Chicago political reporter weighs in on Matt Gaetz withdrawing from attorney general consideration
Matt Gaetz has officially dropped out of the running for attorney general.
Matt Gaetz has officially dropped out of the running for attorney general.
'A danger to the people of Illinois': Calls mount for lawmaker to step down over alleged racist comments
Fuzia Jarad, a high school English teacher from Oak Lawn, described a personal encounter in which she said state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz made offensive comments.
Fuzia Jarad, a high school English teacher from Oak Lawn, described a personal encounter in which she said state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz made offensive comments.
CAIR-Chicago renews calls for state Sen. Feigenholtz?s resignation
State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is facing renewed calls to resign. It comes weeks after she replied to a controversial post online.
State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is facing renewed calls to resign. It comes weeks after she replied to a controversial post online.
Chicago mayor unveils new property tax hike plan
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Kim Foxx preparing for next chapter, a look back at her 8 years in office
During an interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx spoke candidly about the highs and lows of her time in office and shared a frightening incident that nearly brought her to tears.
During an interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx spoke candidly about the highs and lows of her time in office and shared a frightening incident that nearly brought her to tears.
Thornton Township trustees boycott meeting with Tiffany Henyard
Thornton Township’s board meeting on Tuesday ended prematurely when two trustees boycotted the session, halting all decision-making, including the appointment of a new trustee.
Thornton Township’s board meeting on Tuesday ended prematurely when two trustees boycotted the session, halting all decision-making, including the appointment of a new trustee.
'I've got wounds': Kim Foxx recounts time serving as Cook County State's Attorney
During an interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx spoke candidly about the highs and lows of her time in office and shared a frightening incident that nearly brought her to tears.
During an interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx spoke candidly about the highs and lows of her time in office and shared a frightening incident that nearly brought her to tears.
'I've got wounds': Kim Foxx recounts time as Cook County State's Attorney
In a sit down interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx looks back on her time serving as Cook County State's Attorney.
In a sit down interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx looks back on her time serving as Cook County State's Attorney.
Johnson cuts property tax hike in half with latest budget proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago on Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago on Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Thornton Township trustees to boycott Tuesday meeting
Two trustees said the meeting?s agenda was not properly vetted and included items that could lead to unnecessary conflict.
Two trustees said the meeting?s agenda was not properly vetted and included items that could lead to unnecessary conflict.
Thornton Township trustees boycott meeting with Tiffany Henyard, citing transparency concerns
Thornton Township’s board meeting on Tuesday ended prematurely when two trustees boycotted the session, halting all decision-making, including the appointment of a new trustee.
Thornton Township’s board meeting on Tuesday ended prematurely when two trustees boycotted the session, halting all decision-making, including the appointment of a new trustee.
Trump to use military to carry out mass deportation
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to declare a national emergency when he takes office so he can use the military to deal with immigration. Gov. J.B. Pritzker vows to protect undocumented immigrants in Illinois.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to declare a national emergency when he takes office so he can use the military to deal with immigration. Gov. J.B. Pritzker vows to protect undocumented immigrants in Illinois.
Illinois officials brace for fight as Trump vows to use military for deportation plan
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
Trump's plan to use military in deportations is a 'terrible idea,' legal expert says
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.