CPS releases $9.88B budget for 2026-27 school year: What to know
Chicago Public Schools unveiled one of its most financially challenging budgets in recent years, citing significant financial pressures. Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin explains the details.
Chicago Public Schools unveiled one of its most financially challenging budgets in recent years, citing significant financial pressures. Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin explains the details.
Second wave of wildfire smoke expected to move into Chicago area this weekend
After a day of hazardous air quality across the Chicago area due to wildfire smoke, another wave of pollution is expected to move in this weekend.
After a day of hazardous air quality across the Chicago area due to wildfire smoke, another wave of pollution is expected to move in this weekend.
Chicago battles hazardous air quality on Day 2 of wildfire smoke
Chicago has been plagued with Canadian wildfire smoke for two days with some of the worst air quality in the entire world.
Chicago has been plagued with Canadian wildfire smoke for two days with some of the worst air quality in the entire world.
Driver sought after crashing into suburban Chicago home in hit-and-run
A hit-and-run driver caused major damage to a Burbank home early Friday after crashing through parked vehicles and slamming into the front of the residence.
A hit-and-run driver caused major damage to a Burbank home early Friday after crashing through parked vehicles and slamming into the front of the residence.
Driver sought after crashing into suburban Chicago home in hit-and-run
A hit-and-run driver caused major damage to a Burbank home early Friday after crashing through parked vehicles and slamming into the front of the residence.
A hit-and-run driver caused major damage to a Burbank home early Friday after crashing through parked vehicles and slamming into the front of the residence.
What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean
Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.
Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.
Boy, 16, shot in Plainfield
A 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Thursday night in southwest suburban Plainfield.
A 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Thursday night in southwest suburban Plainfield.
Chicago crime wrap: 2 killed, several others wounded in overnight shootings
Two men were killed and several others were injured in a series of shootings and a stabbing across Chicago Thursday night into early Friday.
Two men were killed and several others were injured in a series of shootings and a stabbing across Chicago Thursday night into early Friday.
Wildfire smoke timeline: Here's when Chicago should be free of hazardous air
Chicago had the world's second-worst air quality Friday morning as hazardous wildfire smoke blanketed the area, with smoke expected to briefly improve.
Chicago had the world's second-worst air quality Friday morning as hazardous wildfire smoke blanketed the area, with smoke expected to briefly improve.
Rare state-endangered bird spotted in downtown Chicago goes viral
A state-endangered bird made a rare appearance in downtown Chicago.
A state-endangered bird made a rare appearance in downtown Chicago.
Rare state-endangered bird spotted in downtown Chicago goes viral
A state-endangered bird made a rare appearance in downtown Chicago.
A state-endangered bird made a rare appearance in downtown Chicago.
Chicago wildfire smoke pushes air quality to some of the world's worst levels
The wildfire smoke became so thick in Chicago on Thursday that parts of the area saw the worst air quality readings in the world, prompting state officials to issue their highest level Air Pollution Action Day.
The wildfire smoke became so thick in Chicago on Thursday that parts of the area saw the worst air quality readings in the world, prompting state officials to issue their highest level Air Pollution Action Day.
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Chicago 'Playpen,' police say
A 39-year-old man died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near the Playpen on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
A 39-year-old man died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near the Playpen on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Family discovers photo of themselves at San Diego Airbnb: ‘Insane’
A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
Millionaire's tax referendum is back, parking meter deadline | The Chicago Report
The Millionaire's Tax referendum was passed for the Cook County ballot. And, the Chicago City Council is pushing back against the parking meter deadline. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
The Millionaire's Tax referendum was passed for the Cook County ballot. And, the Chicago City Council is pushing back against the parking meter deadline. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Chicago robberies: Police warn of necklace-snatching spree across multiple neighborhoods
Chicago police are warning about robberies in multiple neighborhoods across the city.
Chicago police are warning about robberies in multiple neighborhoods across the city.
These states have the most residents in financial distress, data shows
A new WalletHub report reveals which states are facing the greatest financial strain, highlighting rising bankruptcy filings and lower credit scores.
A new WalletHub report reveals which states are facing the greatest financial strain, highlighting rising bankruptcy filings and lower credit scores.
Magnolia Bakery in Chicago closed after pest violations
Chicago health inspectors found live and dead cockroaches and more than 100 small flies throughout the bakery.
Chicago health inspectors found live and dead cockroaches and more than 100 small flies throughout the bakery.
10 years after NEIU acquired properties, neighbors see first signs of progress
After a decade of frustration over vacant properties acquired through eminent domain, residents in Chicago's North Park neighborhood say they're finally seeing momentum.
After a decade of frustration over vacant properties acquired through eminent domain, residents in Chicago's North Park neighborhood say they're finally seeing momentum.
10 years after NEIU acquired properties, neighbors see first signs of progress
After a decade of frustration over vacant properties acquired through eminent domain, residents in Chicago's North Park neighborhood say they're finally seeing momentum.
After a decade of frustration over vacant properties acquired through eminent domain, residents in Chicago's North Park neighborhood say they're finally seeing momentum.