Former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin, indicted in 2021 for allegedly receiving home improvements from contractors seeking ...

White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago ...

If Ald. William Hall gets his way, gambling machines will start popping up in places like bars and restaurants to help ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking steps to address one of the biggest complaints by CTA riders: smoking on the trains and buses ...

Chicago city officials met with NASCAR on Monday to discuss the future of the Chicago street race. While it's apparent NASCAR is opting not to return to the Windy City for a street race next year, ...

Illinois legalized video gambling in 2009, but many local governments still have active bans. According to the Illinois ...

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was released early from federal prison to community confinement, with a projected release date of February 20, 2026. He was convicted of federal racketeering and ...

Conversions are the darling of developers looking to unlock capital in today’s tight lending environment. And three projects ...

Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. said he is stepping down. He said he will leave the Chicago City Council at the end of ...

An emotional moment during today's Chicago City Council meeting, as it was alderman Walter Burnett Jr.'s last meeting.

Aldermen who represent downtown met with NASCAR officials via Zoom on Monday to begin paving a path forward for the Chicago ...

Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, who went to prison last year, after being convicted on bribery and racketeering charges, has been released from a federal prison less than halfway through his 2-year ...