Chicago ramps up debt collection while offering relief to struggling residents

As a December budget deadline looms, Mayor Brandon Johnson is going in depth on Chicago's debt collection efforts and relief for those who can't pay their bills

Chicago Mayor Johnson highlights debt relief as budget deadline nears
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Chicago officials say the city has collected 75% of debt from the past three years while offering relief programs for residents struggling with vehicle and water bills and targeting corporations for unpaid taxes.

Chicago weather: Summerlike warmth returns this weekend

Warm, summerlike weather continues through Saturday before rain chances return Sunday as the remnants of tropical system Isaias move north.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes debt collection as budget deadline nears
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As Chicago’s December budget deadline approaches, Mayor Brandon Johnson is touting increased debt collection while supporting relief programs for residents struggling with vehicle and water bills.

Former Joliet police lieutenant charged with allegedly misusing Flock system

A former Joliet police lieutenant is facing felony charges after an Illinois State Police investigation into allegations that he misused the city’s Flock system.

Scammers target fundraisers for 7-year-old girl killed in Chatham attack
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At least four fundraising accounts surfaced after the tragic death of 7-year-old Edi Mar but some appeared to be fake; the family says no money was los

3 shot at Chicago South Side gas station

Three people were wounded in a shooting early Wednesday at a gas station in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood.

Mall of America terror plot stopped, ISIS sympathizer arrested: charges

The U.S. Attorney's Office filed criminal charges Wednesday against an 18-year-old man who was allegedly plotting an attack at the Mall of America.

White House responds to backlash over Trump's ‘take out’ LA, San Diego remarks

The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."

Audit logs show Chicago police ran more than 23K Flock searches
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Chicago police officers conducted thousands of searches through the Flock Safety camera network this year, even though Chicago does not have an active contract with the company.

Willie Wilson calls for action to keep Bears in Chicago
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Mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson speaks outside of Chicago City Hall, urging the city to push to keep the Bears in Chicago.

Mayor Johnson joins Chicago students for bike ride to school
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Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Hamilton Elementary students for their weekly bike bus, promoting safe, active transportation and the benefits of biking to school.

Homeland Security and NCIS assist in major human trafficking raid in resort town

Three women face criminal charges after police raided several Virginia massage parlors in connection with a human trafficking and prostitution investigation.