CCDPH urging qualified homeowners to apply for free lead removal program
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
IL leaders say fraud claims, funding freeze "politically motivated" attack
Illinois leaders say there is no evidence of childcare-related fraud in Illinois, and the Trump administration's decision to freeze funding is a politically motivated attack on states that didn't vote for the president.
How some Chicago area GameStop stores are fighting back against smash-and-grab burglars
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
Boy, 7, shot in the arm inside home on day new Illinois gun storage law begins
A 7-year-old boy was shot in the arm when another child got their hands on a gun Thursday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Chicago officials address safety concerns ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations
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.
Psychic leads hit-and-run victim's son, Chicago Police to case-changing clue about crash
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
City Council approves 2026 revenue plan without mayor's proposed head tax
The alternative budget proposal championed by a group of Chicago aldermen won a crucial first full City Council vote on Friday, setting up a final vote on Saturday
Mayor's critics advance alternate budget with plastic bag tax hike, higher liquor taxes
Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget plan on Tuesday advanced an alternative spending plan that would increase taxes on plastic grocery bags and liquor sales, and allow ads on city vehicles and light poles.
Some Chicago aldermanic aides receiving hefty year-end bonuses
With Chicago facing a projected deficit of more than $1 billion in 2026, why does the city's salary database show at least a dozen aldermanic aides with salaries close to $200,000? The database is wrong, but staffers are getting hefty bonuses.
New charges for man charged in CTA arson attack expose gaps in system: experts
The new charges for a man facing federal charges after allegedly lighting a woman on fire on the CTA Blue Line has exposed a range of gaps in the criminal justice system, experts say.
Man charged with setting woman on fire on CTA indicted for March attack
The man who is charged with terrorism for allegedly setting a woman on fire on a CTA Blue Line train has now been indicted for two other random attacks earlier this year.
ALS patient faces unexpected roadblock in attempt to get disabled parking spot
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Cook County Chief Judge orders review of troubled electronic monitoring program
One day after he was sworn in, new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach said he is ordering an urgent review of the county's troubled electronic monitoring program.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Christkindlmarket may move from Daley Plaza
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday that his administration has been having discussions about possibly moving Christkindlmarket from Daley Plaza to a different location.
Cook County electronic monitoring under scrutiny after Blue Line arson attack
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.