Crucial CPS budget vote looms as tensions rise over funding, interim CEO weighs in
With a $200M borrowing dispute at the center, CPS board members face a high-stakes vote on Thursday.
With a $200M borrowing dispute at the center, CPS board members face a high-stakes vote on Thursday.
Pair shot on Chicago's South Side
A man and a woman were shot Wednesday night in the Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
A man and a woman were shot Wednesday night in the Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago man charged with shooting woman during fight on NW Side
A Chicago man was charged with shooting a woman Tuesday night in the Edgebrook neighborhood.
A Chicago man was charged with shooting a woman Tuesday night in the Edgebrook neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Storms today, sunshine returns for Labor Day weekend
Showers today will give way to a sunny and warm Labor Day weekend.
Showers today will give way to a sunny and warm Labor Day weekend.
Paris on Politics: CPS budget battle puts school year start at risk
The standoff on Chicago's Board of Education is coming down to the wire. A vote on the CPS budget is less than 24 hours away and political disagreements could derail a successful start to the school year.
The standoff on Chicago's Board of Education is coming down to the wire. A vote on the CPS budget is less than 24 hours away and political disagreements could derail a successful start to the school year.
Chicago weather: Chilly start to Labor Day Weekend
An approaching cold front will bring mostly cloudy skies tonight and the chance for showers and storms late tonight into Thursday.
An approaching cold front will bring mostly cloudy skies tonight and the chance for showers and storms late tonight into Thursday.
"44 the Obama Musical" spoofs the Obama presidency, playing in Chicago
A comedic spoof of the Obama presidency, "44 the Obama Musical" is getting rave reviews and big laughs as it comes to Chicago.
A comedic spoof of the Obama presidency, "44 the Obama Musical" is getting rave reviews and big laughs as it comes to Chicago.
Chicago installs Narcan newsstands to combat opioid overdoses
Chicago recognized International Overdose Awareness Day by installing multiple Narcan newsstands in the Uptown neighborhood this week.
Chicago recognized International Overdose Awareness Day by installing multiple Narcan newsstands in the Uptown neighborhood this week.
Chicago Board of Education approves controversial budget plan, avoids shutdown
The Chicago Board of Education approved the budget for next year Thursday evening after an hourslong meeting.
The Chicago Board of Education approved the budget for next year Thursday evening after an hourslong meeting.
Chicago police officer sues city, alleging racial harassment by fellow officers
A Chicago police officer is suing the city, claiming he was subjected to racial attacks by fellow officers. The accusations against the department include a bigoted cartoon of a Black man with a gun pointed at his own head.
A Chicago police officer is suing the city, claiming he was subjected to racial attacks by fellow officers. The accusations against the department include a bigoted cartoon of a Black man with a gun pointed at his own head.
Chicago businessman urges Trump to send National Guard, despite wider pushback
Willie Wilson, a prominent Chicago businessman and philanthropist, publicly urged President Trump to send National Guard troops to the city to combat gun violence, a break with the vast majority of Chicago leaders who have opposed the idea.
Willie Wilson, a prominent Chicago businessman and philanthropist, publicly urged President Trump to send National Guard troops to the city to combat gun violence, a break with the vast majority of Chicago leaders who have opposed the idea.
Chicago Public Schools CEO open to changing controversial budget plan ahead of key vote
The Chicago Board of Education is set to meet on Thursday to pass a hotly-contested 2026 budget plan that's divided the mayor, CTU and district leadership.
The Chicago Board of Education is set to meet on Thursday to pass a hotly-contested 2026 budget plan that's divided the mayor, CTU and district leadership.
Chicago man pleads guilty to kidnapping Postal Service mail carrier
A Chicago man pleaded guilty this week to the kidnapping of a U.S. Postal Service employee in Little Village back in 2022.
A Chicago man pleaded guilty this week to the kidnapping of a U.S. Postal Service employee in Little Village back in 2022.
Businessman Willie Wilson urges Trump to send National Guard to Chicago: 'This is not political'
Prominent businessman Willie Wilson, who lost a son to gun violence, urged President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to help combat violent crime in the city.
Prominent businessman Willie Wilson, who lost a son to gun violence, urged President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to help combat violent crime in the city.
Chicago cop files lawsuit alleging racist harassment by colleagues
A Chicago police officer filed a federal lawsuit accusing fellow officers of racist harassment and retaliation after he intervened in an incident with a pregnant woman.
A Chicago police officer filed a federal lawsuit accusing fellow officers of racist harassment and retaliation after he intervened in an incident with a pregnant woman.
Chicago weather: Rain chances return Thursday, but weekend shaping up sunny
Chicagoans will enjoy another pleasant day today with mild temps and sunshine before rain chances return Thursday.
Chicagoans will enjoy another pleasant day today with mild temps and sunshine before rain chances return Thursday.
Illinois leaders push back against Trump?s National Guard plan for Chicago
Community groups and officials rally at Federal Plaza, rejecting military deployment as intimidation, not safety, and offering support resources for immigrants.
Community groups and officials rally at Federal Plaza, rejecting military deployment as intimidation, not safety, and offering support resources for immigrants.
Chicago police launch new podcast series amid crime debate
The Chicago Police Department launched a new podcast series called "Roll Call" on Wednesday.
The Chicago Police Department launched a new podcast series called "Roll Call" on Wednesday.
Shooting on Chicago's West Side leaves man dead
A man was shot and killed inside a home Wednesday morning in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
A man was shot and killed inside a home Wednesday morning in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
Chicago police fire shots after burglary suspects hit officers with vehicles in Englewood
Three Chicago police officers were injured after a burglary investigation led to shots being fired during a chaotic confrontation on the South Side.
Three Chicago police officers were injured after a burglary investigation led to shots being fired during a chaotic confrontation on the South Side.