Aldermen Back Plan To Purchase Land For Police & Fire Training Academy
The Housing Committee signed off Monday on the $9.6 million purchase of vacant land in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
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The Housing Committee signed off Monday on the $9.6 million purchase of vacant land in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
During a press conference in South Korea, the president was asked if he would consider "extreme vetting" for gun purchases.
One side commemorates the Wigwam convention hall, while the other commemorates the site of its predecessor, the Sauganash Hotel.
The flash point for the primary opposition to Republican Governor Bruce Rauner came when he signed HB-40, legislation that expanded abortion coverage in Illinois.
Cook County's Democratic Party has endorsed state Sen. Kwame Raoul for attorney general over former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and several other candidates who urged party leaders not to pick a favorite.
Ald. Willie Cochran (20th) collapsed during city budget hearings, prompting colleagues to rush to his side and call for paramedics.
Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson and other Police Department leaders were at City Hall for budget hearings on Thursday.
During budget hearings, some aldermen raised concerns that the city's new police accountability agency has not been given enough money.
Mayor Emanuel says the city is greatly stepping up its war on rodents in Chicago, but officials draw the line at employing cats.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city is doing what it can to guard against the kind of deadly terror attack that occurred in New York City.
Alderman seem to give Chicago's Streets and Sanitation Commissioner high marks, but that doesn't mean they didn't have some complaints at a long budget hearing on Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago's health director says more mental health services are now available for residents even though there are fewer city-run clinics.
Aviation Commissioner Ginger Evans said there has been an increase in contract payments for businesses owned by women and minorities since she was hired in 2015.
"You will not have to make a false choice anymore between both receiving care or a paycheck," the mayor said at a news conference.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the first indictments in the Russia probe are troubling for the nation.
A leading children's advocate says the current political atmosphere is making it harder to get government officials to champion children's issues.
An open letter signed by 160 men and women describes a culture of misogyny within the halls of the Statehouse.
Campanelli passionately told commissioners she was upholding people's constitutional rights as the law say she must, so she needs resources.
The city of Chicago has broken ground on the West Side for a $34-million business incubator called "The Hatchery," the first specifically for food-related ventures.
Mayor Emanuel has made it clear that he is moving toward creating a municipal ID that is available to undocumented residents.
Ald. David Moore said, if Amazon builds on land not generating taxes now, then the $2.25 billion in financial incentives is not alarming.
Cook County's budget hearings have begun this week under the cloud of a deficit created by the eradication of the soda tax.
Will Chicago or its suburbs be host to the online retail giant's "HQ2"?
The city brought in a lot less money from the new disposable bag tax than expected in its first year.
Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood is trying to go beyond treating wounds to address the gun violence plaguing the area.
An Aurora middle school student has earned accolades after an outstanding performance at a national track meet.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, was set to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday after being extradited to Chicago.
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Although there are signs that inflation is starting to ease, consumers still face pressures from high food prices and other costs.
A man was charged in the deadly stabbing on a CTA Blue Line train early Saturday morning.
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
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.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
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.
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
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.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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 Chicago City Council Finance Committee will be voting on an eight-figure police settlement.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, was set to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday after being extradited to Chicago.
An Aurora middle school student has earned accolades after an outstanding performance at a national track meet.
Four people were killed after a tent collapse in Gaza.
President Trump announced Tuesday morning that he is canceling meetings with Iranian leaders. As Bradley Blackburn reports, Mr. Trump was expected to meet with officials over Iran's violent crackdown on protesters.
A man was charged in the deadly stabbing on a CTA Blue Line train early Saturday morning.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
The body of a Chicago Public Schools teacher who has been missing for more than a week has been found, her family confirmed.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
An Aurora middle school student has earned accolades after an outstanding performance at a national track meet.
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.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
The Chicago Cubs on Monday announced the schedule for the 2026 Cubs Convention, set for this coming weekend at the Sheraton Grand Chicago along the Chicago River.
Sunday of this week was the anniversary of the appearance of "The Super Bowl Shuffle" on the Billboard music charts.
The NBA has rescheduled a game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat due to a slippery court issue.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, was set to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday after being extradited to Chicago.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
A man and a 6-year-old boy were stabbed in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday night.
A woman who works at Rush University Medical Center was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting early Monday morning in the middle of the hospital's campus on the Near West Side.
A man was due in court Monday in a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded on a CTA 'L' train in downtown Chicago last month.
