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.
Illinois man exonerated of 1992 murder after more than 30 years in prison
Danny Davis will be home for Thanksgiving, a dream for many, but for him, a goal three decades in the making after he was wrongfully convicted of murder in downstate Illinois.
Financial woes continue to pile up for C4 mental health nonprofit
It's a mental health nonprofit built on compassion, but workers say compassion doesn't pay the bills. Dozens of employees at the Community Counseling Centers of Chicago claim they've gone months at a time without pay.
Condo owner forced to sell after association fails to reimburse him for leaky roof
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
U.S. Atty. Andrew Boutros discusses Operation Midway Blitz, government shutdown
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago is speaking candidly about the ongoing immigration enforcement operation in the area, the recent federal government shutdown, and the impacts they have had on his office.
Leaky roof damaged Homewood man's condo; months later, he's still waiting for HOA to make repairs
A leaking roof didn't just damage a Homewood condo, it forced the owner out of his home. The HOA vowed to fix everything, but eight months later, the damage is still there and so is the frustration.