Ex-Assessor's Error Saves Chicago Business $10K In Property Taxes

In a just released report, the Cook County Inspector General "..determined that by erroneously exempting the property and assigning zero assessment value for the tax year 2017, the CCAO effectively granted the taxpayer a tax savings of $10,558."

• Jan 16, 2020

Judge Denies New Trial To Man Who Claims He Was Tortured By Jon Burge's Detectives

A judge has denied a new trial to a man who claims he was tortured into a murder confession by Chicago Police detectives.

• Jan 16, 2020

Cook County Board Approves 3% Tax On Recreational Marijuana; Highest Rate In Chicago To Exceed 40% In Chicago By Summer

The new tax will go into effect on July 1, when the state's recreational marijuana law allows local governments to begin collecting taxes on legal pot sales.

• Jan 16, 2020

Man Arrested For Threats Outside Mosque In Calumet Heights

Police said the man, a member of the mosque, got into an argument with someone outside the building near 89th and Stony Island shortly after 1 p.m.

• Jan 16, 2020

Kim Foxx Will Appear On March 17 Ballot; Cook County Electoral Board Rules She Has Enough Signatures On Petitions

A hearing officer earlier this week determined rival Bob Fioretti's campaign could not back up their claims that Foxx's nominating petitions showed a pattern of fraud.

• Jan 16, 2020

University Of Illinois Increasing Tuition For Incoming Students Next Fall

The University of Illinois is raising tuition for in-state freshman for the first time since 2014.

• Jan 16, 2020

Daily Herald Building Reopens After Evacuation For Suspicious Package

The Daily Herald's office building was evacuated due to a suspicious package Thursday. 

• Jan 16, 2020

Chicago Weather: Bitter Cold Temperatures Thursday Morning, Snow On The Way

Some areas are experience negative wind chills, making for a very cold morning. 

• Jan 16, 2020

Woman Charged In Armed Robbery In Walmart Parking Lot In Zion

• Jan 16, 2020

Ex-Judge Seeks Court Order Barring State's Attorney Kim Foxx From Using Taxpayer Dollars For Outside Counsel In Jussie Smollett Probe

According to published reports, Foxx's office has retained law firm Akerman LLP to aid her as special prosecutor Dan Webb investigates the entire Smollett case.

• Jan 16, 2020

LOCATED: Anthony Chalmers, 8-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing From Parkway Gardens

Anthony Chalmers was reported missing after he was last seen riding his bike near the Parkway Gardens apartment complex at 64th and King Drive.

• Jan 16, 2020

American Airlines Flight To Chicago Diverted For Disruptive Passenger; Witness Describes 'Verbal Assault'

 A American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Chicago was diverted to Albuquerque because of a disruptive passenger.

• Jan 16, 2020

Berwyn Police Department To Present Donated Goods To Veteran In Need

The Berwyn Police Department will present donated goods to a veteran who is more than deserving.

• Jan 16, 2020

Family Escapes Before Fire Destroys Apartment In Calumet City

Several Calumet City families are safe after escaping from a fire that gutted a home on Madison Avenue. 

• Jan 16, 2020