Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defends budget, candidate Dominguez
It has been a little over a month since Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson made his reelection bid official, and on Wednesday, he presented his fourth city budget to the City Council.
Mary Cassatt exhibit at Art Institute aims to recreate lost 1893 World's Fair mural
Cassatt now has her own exhibit at the Art Institute, which aims to recreate the form and spirit of the long-lost mural.
Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson and his achievements on what would have been his 85th birthday
The Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy as a civil rights leader and presidential candidate stretches around the globe, and starting Thursday, a huge push has been launched online to ensure that spirit stays alive.
8-year-old podcaster Meg Maley and her mom are big White Sox fans, and experts
In her "The Meg Way" podcast, 8-year-old Meg focuses on the White Sox, sometimes with mom Katie at their home in La Grange.
Mayor Johnson supports school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez despite allegations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is supporting an embattled candidate for school board president despite allegations of sexual harassment against the candidate.
Anthony Rizzo hosts kids' sports clinic, prepares to run Chicago Marathon for first time
Anthony Rizzo helped bring a World Series victory to the North Side for the first time in more than a century 10 years ago — yes, it was 10 years ago — and for that, he will always be a Cubs legend in Chicago.
5th annual Paint the Lake Pink Walk highlights discussion about breast density
A walk in the northwest suburbs is celebrating a special milestone while focusing on starting conversations that could save lives.
Who is running for president of Chicago's first fully elected school board?
For the first time, Chicago voters this November will elect the president of the Chicago Board of Education, as the governing body for the Chicago Public Schools becomes a fully elected board in 2027.
CPS board president candidate Jessica Biggs calls for putting student success over politics
Chicagoans will soon elect the Chicago Board of Education president for the first time ever, and among the four candidates running is incumbent board member and former Chicago Public Schools principal Jessica Biggs.
School board presidential candidate Hilario Dominguez touts experience as CPS student, teacher
Voters will elect a Chicago Board of Education president for the first time ever in November, and among the four candidates running is Hilario Dominguez, the former political coordinator of the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago, Cook County to host all-in-one vital records, voter registration event
This weekend, the City of Chicago and Cook County are teaming up to help people get certified birth certificates and register to vote, all in one place.
Candidate Sendhil Revuluri says CPS board not centering student success
Sendhil Revuluri is running for Board of Education president because, in his words, "we need to put our students at the center of everything we're doing.
Chicago mayoral candidate Danielle Carter-Walters calls for local DOGE office
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats.
Young podcasters thrilled to get note from Bears QB Caleb Williams
Before the Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in a wild NFL season opener, quarterback Caleb Williams gave some young fans a special gift to help them get ready for the occasion.
Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte proud to appear at Printers Row Lit Fest
Book lovers will gather this weekend for the 41st Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago's South Loop.