Daley: Taste Of Chicago About Food, Not Music
Taste of Chicago can reverse huge losses without charging an admission fee — and even turn a profit — by focusing exclusively on food, Mayor Daley said Tuesday.
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Taste of Chicago can reverse huge losses without charging an admission fee — and even turn a profit — by focusing exclusively on food, Mayor Daley said Tuesday.
Former U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, who now serves as President Barack Obama's transportation secretary, is stepping in to mediate the ongoing feud between Mayor Richard M. Daley and two major airlines.
Are Chicago's blue-light police cameras crime fighters, or invasions of privacy? The American Civil Liberties Union says the answer is the latter.
Mayor Richard M. Daley questioned whether two major airlines at O'Hare International Airport are trying to stall on plans to expand O'Hare until after the upcoming mayoral election.
Mayor Richard M. Daley on Thursday praised the efforts of city workers in digging out from this week's blizzard, but said "we still have a long way to go."
Without a residency requirement for city employees, Chicago would kiss its middle-class goodbye, Mayor Richard M. Daley warned Monday, arguing that other major cities lived to regret it.
Mayor Richard M. Daley said Monday morning that he will meet with American and United to avert the lawsuit the airlines have filed against the city over expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
Mayor Richard M. Daley has said admission to the Taste of Chicago will remain free, but new information shows that may not necessarily end up being the case.
Mayor Richard M. Daley greeted Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt on Saturday, the eve of the NFC Championship game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.
Mayor Richard M. Daley's nephew reportedly wants to cash in on the coming video gambling market in bars and clubs across Illinois.
When he leaves office, Mayor Richard M. Daley says he's considering teaching and writing a book.
Mayor Richard M. Daley has suggested the business tax hike approved by Gov. Pat Quinn could backfire.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk threw his support behind the plan to expand O'Hare International Airport on Friday, as Mayor Richard M. Daley called for completing the massive project despite concerns about bond ratings at O'Hare.
Mayor Richard M. Daley asked the owners of downtown buildings to use blue lighting next week to symbolize peace in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
Mayor Richard M. Daley said Monday that the nation needs tougher gun laws to prevent another incident similar to the Arizona shooting rampage.
A minority-owned trucking company hired by City Hall to clean and inspect sewers allegedly farmed out the work to a non-minority firm owned in part by Mayor Richard M. Daley's son and nephew, according to a federal indictment.
Mayor Richard M. Daley is less than pleased with a new police and firefighter pension law just signed by Gov. Pat Quinn.
Roughly 80 percent of the public schools in Chicago have not met federal testing targets this year, despite a litany of reforms.
As Mayor Richard M. Daley winds down his time in office, one of his pet projects is running into headwinds.
Mayor Richard M. Daley is the subject of many accolades and assessments as he prepares to leave office, and now, he can count an art gallery show among the tributes.
The mayor says a plan to change the pension benefit structure for police and fire personnel will end up slamming taxpayers.
Mayor Richard M. Daley admits the city has been slow to give Chicago Police information about when they might be answering a call where residents may have weapons.
Mayor Richard M. Daley is proposing a lucrative property tax break to make way for the second Costco store within the Chicago city limits.
Mayor Richard M. Daley says he hopes the state's approval of civil unions for same-sex couples will eventually lead to full marriage rights.
A witness told Lake County sheriffs that the woman hit a man riding on a motorcycle with a car, knocking him off, before chasing him with a knife on Monday afternoon.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
For some students, the year started with outside classes and classwork in unconventional spots inside the adjacent Kennedy High School.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Braxton Jones took all of the first-team reps at left tackle during Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall, but head coach Ben Johnson didn't sound like he's close to deciding a winner in that competition.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Possible measles exposures have been reported at a high school in Maple Park, Illinois, and a pediatric clinic in South Elgin, Kane County health officials said.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
Dolly Parton was a native and lifelong resident of Tennessee, but she made numerous visits and forged numerous ties to Chicago over the years.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
The 28-inch Lielaphis slashi snake was discovered in the forests of New Guinea, the second-largest island in the world, according to the Field Museum.
Online auction house Joopiter says the jersey is the only known white game-winning jersey from the 98 finals available for sale.
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
On Saturday, the United States began imposing 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods after negotiators failed to reach an agreement, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to promise new retaliatory tariffs.
Border patrol officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of the illegal stimulant khat at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in two busts last week.
Indiana State Police are currently searching for an escaped prisoner in Northwest Indiana.
A new plan was announced Tuesday for express transportation between O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
A witness told Lake County sheriffs that the woman hit a man riding on a motorcycle with a car, knocking him off, before chasing him with a knife on Monday afternoon.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Braxton Jones took all of the first-team reps at left tackle during Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall, but head coach Ben Johnson didn't sound like he's close to deciding a winner in that competition.
A White Sox fan went viral after spilling her purse as celebrated picking up catcher Jake Rogers' walk-off home run ball on Friday at Rate Field.
Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The Texas Rangers rout the Chicago White Sox on Monday night to grab the AL West lead.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
