Chicago area hospitals at risk of significant flooding, new models find
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers tackle exorbitant water bills from Illinois American Water
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Data centers driving up electric bills; some suburbs now putting them on hold
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
South Side homeowner scrambles to pay property tax bill that's more than doubled
Homeowner and Army veteran Kaliff Chilembwe's property tax bill has seen an increase of 118%.
Cook County tax breaks for commercial properties shift burden onto homeowners
The Cook County Assessor said the county's commercial businesses saw millions of dollars cut from their property tax bills this year, and the burden was shifted onto homeowners.
Trial begins for suit filed by man shot by Chicago police in CTA station in 2020
A federal trial began Monday to decide if Chicago police officers violated a man's civil rights when they shot him at the Grand Avenue CTA Red Line station in 2020.
Measles vaccine rates up 3% in Chicago Public Schools
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Snow and cold are here to stay in Chicago for now, and winter could be rough
The opening days of December it may be, but it feels like midwinter in Chicago, with record snowfall in the past week and even colder temperatures on the way.
More than 200 vehicles towed during first night of overnight winter parking ban
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
Person in custody after woman set on fire on CTA Blue Line train
A person was in custody Tuesday after a woman was set on fire while riding a CTA Blue Line in Chicago's Loop the night before.
2 men attacked blocks apart on Chicago's Near West Side, police say
Two men were attacked with sharp objects an hour apart early Monday on Chicago's Near West Side, Chicago police said.
Teacher released after being taken by ICE from daycare in North Center
A daycare teacher has been released after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago's North Center neighborhood last week.
One Lisle school pays far more for water than other because of private company
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Winter storm socks Chicago area
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Northwest Indiana and the northern suburbs while much of the Chicago area has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory.
Illinois tax amnesty program gives tax debtors break from penalties, interest
If you have outstanding state tax debt in Illinois, you have until Nov. 17 to take advantage of an amnesty program allowing people and businesses to avoid the penalties they've racked up.