Chicago Teachers Union, firefighters to rally Monday for new contracts
The union and Chicago Public Schools appear close to a new deal but have hit some bumps in the final stretch of negotiations.
Man dies after Chicago police shooting on South Side, COPA investigating
A man has died after a police shooting on Chicago's South Side on Thursday morning.
Chicago Board of Education to vote on new budget on Thursday
The mayor says the talks were not a negotiation session but a conversation to keep kids at school and their parents at work.
1 dead in Aurora police shooting after dragging officer from car in nearby Geneva
A Geneva police officer was investigating a driver who appeared to be intoxicated when the driver fled the scene, dragging the officer from his car.
Teen found shot to death in Lawndale neighborhood
A 13-year-old boy was found dead after a Chicago shooting in Lawndale after his mother reported him missing, police and Ald. Monique Scott said.
Early voting kicks off Monday for April 1 municipal election in Illinois
Check online for early voting sites in Cook, DuPage, McHenry, and Will counties.
Last phase of Kennedy Expressway construction work begins
Traffic headaches are sure to begin right along with the project.
Public hearing on CPS proposed budget amendment happening Thursday
The hearing comes before the school board votes on an amended budget next week.
City Council rejects fur ban, approves $3M in police misconduct settlements
Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), who chairs the City Council Black Caucus, said banning the sale of new furs would "have such a devastating economic consequence to our city's small businesses."
Man arrested on Michigan assault warrant months after his wife was found dead
Caitlin Tracey, 36, was found dead in her husband's condo building in the South Loop in October, but it's unclear if his arrest is connected to her death.
77-year-old man shot and killed on Chicago's South Side
Police found the man with gunshot wounds to the head and neck. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Jury selection begins in 2022 Highland Park parade shooting trial
The suspected shooter is facing 21 counts of first-degree murder and 48 counts of attempted murder related to the 2022 mass shooting.
CPD officer's gun accidentally discharges during West Side arrest, department says
Three suspects were then taken into custody, ISP said.
Critics stall final vote on Mayor Johnson's $830M infrastructure bond issue
The mayor's bond plan has sparked intense debate over its potential long-term impact on the city's finances, in particular after recent credit downgrades.
Chicago deploys snow fleet to combat heavy snow approaching the area
Officials are warning evening commuters to take precautions when driving and allow for extra travel time.