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

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday tried to diffuse concern that he might be planning to raise property taxes in order to deal ...

What if the hearings on antisemitsm reveal that Mayor Brandon Johnson’s allies have contributed to the antisemitic ...

The Chicago Housing Authority could have a new leader in the coming weeks. Why it matters: CHA, the largest single owner of ...

Chicago police put out another community alert Thursday morning, after more antisemitic messages were found in the Hyde Park ...

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

A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with conspiracy, bribery, and lying to the FBI was deemed medically unfit for trial by a federal judge on Wednesday.

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 ...

Former Chicago alderman Ed Burke is expected to be released from prison Tuesday after being convicted of corruption for using his position to benefit his law firm.

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, ...

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

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