Chicago budget battle: Mayor Johnson defends corporate head tax proposal amid alderman opposition
Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing a new corporate head tax to help fund city services and summer jobs, but opponents warn it could drive businesses out of Chicago as debate over his budget plan heats up.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing a new corporate head tax to help fund city services and summer jobs, but opponents warn it could drive businesses out of Chicago as debate over his budget plan heats up.
Chicago weather: Mild fall days continue before a cool-down next week
Chicago is in for sunny, mild weather with 70s through the weekend before slightly cooler temperatures and a chance of rain early next week.
Chicago is in for sunny, mild weather with 70s through the weekend before slightly cooler temperatures and a chance of rain early next week.
Ford City Mall owners face court action as trespassers keep getting inside
Ford City Mall has been closed since early summer, but viral videos show people still getting inside — now Chicago is taking the owners to court over security failures, with the threat of losing control of the property.
Ford City Mall has been closed since early summer, but viral videos show people still getting inside — now Chicago is taking the owners to court over security failures, with the threat of losing control of the property.
Blue Island District 130 faces more complaints over school conditions
Parents, students and staff in Blue Island School District 130 continue to raise concerns about unsanitary school conditions following the layoffs of about 30 union custodians over the summer. A school counselor says the conditions are distracting students and affecting their ability to focus in class.
Parents, students and staff in Blue Island School District 130 continue to raise concerns about unsanitary school conditions following the layoffs of about 30 union custodians over the summer. A school counselor says the conditions are distracting students and affecting their ability to focus in class.
Man charged after shots fired near Chicago federal building
A suburban man faces a federal firearm charge after shots were fired outside the Kluczynski Federal Building in downtown Chicago early Tuesday, damaging the building and surrounding infrastructure.
A suburban man faces a federal firearm charge after shots were fired outside the Kluczynski Federal Building in downtown Chicago early Tuesday, damaging the building and surrounding infrastructure.
Honor Flight Chicago expands trips to include Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans
Honor Flight Chicago is opening its all-expenses-paid trips to Washington, D.C., to a new generation of veterans, including those who served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Honor Flight Chicago is opening its all-expenses-paid trips to Washington, D.C., to a new generation of veterans, including those who served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presents FY27 Chicago budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson presented what he is calling the “Chicago’s Fair Share Budget."
Mayor Brandon Johnson presented what he is calling the “Chicago’s Fair Share Budget."
Metra service changes planned at Millennium Station
Metra spokesperson Meg Thomas Riley explains weekend service changes, station closures and bus alternatives for passengers traveling downtown during the Arts in the Dark Parade.
Metra spokesperson Meg Thomas Riley explains weekend service changes, station closures and bus alternatives for passengers traveling downtown during the Arts in the Dark Parade.
Chicago's top cat and dog names of 2026
Rover has released its 14th annual most popular cat and dog names for 2026, including the top names for Chicago.
Rover has released its 14th annual most popular cat and dog names for 2026, including the top names for Chicago.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Bishop Ford in Chicago
All northbound lanes of I-94 were blocked near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
All northbound lanes of I-94 were blocked near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Chicago Bears spotlight ‘That’s Caring’ in Small Business All-Pros campaign
The Chicago Bears are highlighting MVPs in the community with their small business all-pros and this year, the campaign features 'That's Caring' which creates curated gift boxes for companies looking to recognize its workers and clients.
The Chicago Bears are highlighting MVPs in the community with their small business all-pros and this year, the campaign features 'That's Caring' which creates curated gift boxes for companies looking to recognize its workers and clients.
Mayor Johnson to unveil 2027 budget plan
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday will reveal his 2027 budget plan to the Chicago City Council.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday will reveal his 2027 budget plan to the Chicago City Council.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presents FY27 Chicago budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson presents what he is calling the “Chicago’s Fair Share Budget."
Mayor Brandon Johnson presents what he is calling the “Chicago’s Fair Share Budget."
Kennedy Expressway crash: Forklift falls from tow truck, closes lanes
A forklift that fell from a tow truck caused a crash and lane closures Wednesday morning on the Kennedy Expressway, authorities said.
A forklift that fell from a tow truck caused a crash and lane closures Wednesday morning on the Kennedy Expressway, authorities said.
Crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's Fulton River District
An SUV was used to crash into a Chicago 7-Eleven early Wednesday morning.
An SUV was used to crash into a Chicago 7-Eleven early Wednesday morning.
Crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's West Town area
An SUV was used to crash into a Chicago 7-Eleven early Wednesday.
An SUV was used to crash into a Chicago 7-Eleven early Wednesday.
Chicago police report details alleged sexual assault at UChicago fraternity party
A police report offers new details about the night a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a University of Chicago fraternity party earlier this month.
A police report offers new details about the night a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a University of Chicago fraternity party earlier this month.
Chicago weather: Unseasonable warmth continues through weekend
Late October will feel more like early fall across the Chicago area.
Late October will feel more like early fall across the Chicago area.
Little Village mass shooting: 3 victims were members of New Life Centers
Three members of a Chicago organization dedicated to helping young people and families were wounded in a mass shooting in Little Village last Friday.
Three members of a Chicago organization dedicated to helping young people and families were wounded in a mass shooting in Little Village last Friday.
Suspect in deadly gas station shooting near Space Needle arrested in Chicago
A man charged with murdering a Seattle gas station clerk near the Space Needle has been arrested in Chicago.
A man charged with murdering a Seattle gas station clerk near the Space Needle has been arrested in Chicago.