Alderman Matt O'Shea says he was blindsided by cuts he calls drastic and unsafe in his ward's school communities. "That's ...

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

Funnel clouds were reported Friday morning in Illinois and there was a Flood Warning for parts of the Chicago area into the ...

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 ...

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

Chicago's longest-serving alderman, Walter Burnett, is stepping down. And, he has a recommendation for who should replace him.

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 ...

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

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

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team teased plans this week to take another swing at raising property taxes to close the city ...