Why are flags flying at half-staff? Here's what to know

Flags in Illinois and across the country will fly at half-staff through sunset on Sunday in memory of conservative activist and Chicago-area native Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed Wednesday ...

Aurora Mayor John Laesch faces pushback for flying flags at full-staff over the weekend

Aurora Mayor John Laesch faced pushback, including from within city staff, for his decision to fly flags at full-staff over ...

Mexican Independence Day car caravans plan to hit Chicago streets despite ICE crackdown

This weekend, Chicago can expect a busy few days packed with Mexican Independence Day celebrations, despite an increased ...
Independent Journal Review

Dem Mayor Orders Flags To Full Staff Post Charlie Kirk Assassination, Firefighters Say No

Democratic Mayor John Laesch of Aurora, Illinois ordered flags to fly at full staff in the city despite proclamations from ...
ABC 7 Chicago

LGBTQ+: Rainbow flag will fly at Daley Plaza for Pride Month

CHICAGO (WLS) -- As the first openly LGBTQ+ Cook County Commissioner, Kevin Morrison was proud to kick off Pride Month in the county with the raising of the rainbow pride flag at Daley Plaza. For the ...

Chicago leaders slam Trump's "Chipocalypse Now" threat to send troops; "It's really the act of a tyrant"

Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson are responding after President Donald Trump again appeared to threaten to send troops to Chicago for a widespread immigration and crime crackdown.

Protesters call for justice in Franklin Park, Illinois, after fatal ICE shooting; border patrol chief announces arrival in Chicago

With the low hum of planes flying overhead, some 40 people wove through Franklin Park Monday night chanting out across the ...