Chicago Democratic party leaders make official announcement about 2024 national convention
The announcement, not surprisingly, took the tone of an Illinois Democratic Party love fest – and brought out all of the state's political heavy-hitters.
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The announcement, not surprisingly, took the tone of an Illinois Democratic Party love fest – and brought out all of the state's political heavy-hitters.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will make the final decision on the new superintendent when he takes office. But the city is trying to hear from everyone before that happens.
The 2024 convention will mark 56 years since a Democratic National Convention put Chicago on the world stage in perhaps the most unflattering way imaginable.
Political strategists also say the timing of the announcement may be intentional.
From a business standpoint, one trade group representative said the convention is nothing but good news.
"The district court's extraordinary and unprecedented order should be stayed pending appeal," Justice Department lawyers wrote in a new filing.
The term "messy politics" has been taken to a whole new level in west suburban Bensenville.
The governor reaffirmed the commitment to reproductive rights and health care in Illinois.
The FDA approved mifepristone more than 20 years ago.
They talked about everything from growing the state and local economy, to job creation and helping small businesses.
"I have endeavored to follow that counsel throughout my tenure, and have always sought to comply with the disclosure guidelines," Thomas said.
Lightfoot, who finished third in the first round of voting in the mayoral election, has said she's ready to support the transition.
Democrats said the findings underscore the need for a written code of conduct for Supreme Court justices, who are not covered by binding ethics rules.
"The City Council, it's a dynamic body," Johnson said. You're going to have a mayor that is prepared to spend as much time as necessary to unite people."
"It's clear that people were taking advantage of early voting more than ever," Chicago Board of Elections spokesman Max Bever said.
Are there layoffs coming to the city of Chicago? Mayor Brandon Johnson floated the possibility for the first time on Wednesday, after a coalition of rival aldermen passed a budget he argues isn't truly balanced.
The Chicago City Council Public Safety Committee on Wednesday advanced a bid to so-called "teen takeovers" by authorizing the police to impose temporary curfews with at least 12 hours' notice.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has formally endorsed Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss to succeed her in Congress.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Westchester) said this week that lawmakers in Springfield are focusing on affordability during the Illinois General Assembly's spring session for 2026.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The woman killed in a Minneapolis ICE shooting has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good.
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Family members believed that the victim was hit by a stray bullet through his window.
Trevor Van Camp and his girlfriend Danielle got engaged while visiting the sky bridge at Boyne Mountain Ski Resort on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. They went viral after he dropped the ring 118 feet to the snow hills below.
Luis Meija said he remains positive about his experience, but said he was scared while in ICE custody.
The deadly Minneapolis shooting by an ICE agent recalls shootings by federal immigration agents in Chicago during the height of Operation Midway Blitz.
Severe flu season is sending many people to local emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday morning, DHS officials said.
Chicago police said two men, 23 and 26, were shot by a gunman inside an apartment on Wednesday afternoon.
The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid to Bragg, who later died from her injuries.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move.
The Bears held their first practice of playoff week, and it appeared wide receiver Rome Odunze and nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon both are in line to play against the Packers on Saturday night.
With the Bears in the playoffs this year, why not dress up to look like the present-day Bears coach?
A third meeting with the Packers in just over a month, with the Bears' season on the line.
The Cowboys finished last in the NFL in both scoring and passing defense, wasting one of Dak Prescott's best seasons.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner is facing murder charges.
Chicago showed signs of progress in the city's fight against crime in 2025, as police data showed homicides were down more than 29%, shooting incidents fell by 35%, shooting victims fell by 34%, and robberies dropped by 36%.
A person was in custody after a man was stabbed in a fight in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood Monday.
Chicago police early Tuesday were searching for the attacker who stabbed two people on a CTA Red Line station platform on the city's South Side.
