Mayor Brandon Johnson 'humbled and honored' as he takes office
The mayor stressed collaboration during the speech. But now, the real work begins.
Jerry Springer, longtime TV talk show host, dead at 79
He's best known for The Jerry Springer Show, which was taped in Chicago from 1991 to 2009 before moving filming to Connecticut.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx won't run for re-election in 2024
Foxx has faced intense criticism in her two terms in office, from her office's charging decisions, to her handling of high profile cases involving disgraced singer R. Kelly and actor Jussie Smollett.
Lightfoot defends handling of large gatherings over the weekend, after three teens were shot
"I'm not going to use your language, which I think is wrong, to say that it was mayhem," Lightfoot said when a reporter asked her about the incidents.
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The convention will be held at the United Center from Aug. 19 to Aug. 22.
CFD lieutenant died of heart disease at Gold Coast high-rise fire, autopsy finds
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office ruled Lt. Jan Tchoryk died of hypertensive-arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Brandon Johnson wins race for mayor; Paul Vallas concedes in tight election
Johnson, a former teacher and longtime Chicago Teachers Union organizer, was leading Vallas by a margin of 51.4% to 48.6%, a difference of about 16,000 votes, with about 99.6% of precincts reporting.
Ald. Nicole Lee declares victory in 11th Ward race against challenger Anthony Ciaravino
With 91% of the vote counted, Lee was leading challenger, Chicago police officer Anthony Ciaravino, 62.5% to 47.5%.
Ald. Monique Scott apparent victor in 24th Ward over challenger Creative Scott
With 65% of the vote counted in the runoff election against challenger Creative Scott (no relation), Monique Scott held a comfortable lead of 67% to 33%.
City Council moves to declare independence from the mayor in raucous vote
Never before had the City Council voted to set new committee chairs and revise the legislative body's rules at the end of a term, less than a week before runoff elections, prompting several council members to cry foul.
United Airlines and Archer Aviation planning air taxis between O'Hare and West Loop in 2025
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft would provide 10-minute rides between O'Hare and Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side.
Kevin Fox, cleared in 2004 murder of his daughter in Will County, killed in Arkansas crash
Arkansas State Police said Fox was driving north on State Highway 7 near Dardanelle when another car headed south plowed into his vehicle.
Judge pushes back ruling on certificates of innocence for brothers exonerated in 1994 murder
Reginald Henderson and Sean Tyler both spent more than 20 years in prison for a murder they did not commit.
City Council approves using cameras to catch drivers who block bike and bus lanes downtown
The measure is designed to eliminate hazards for bicyclists who are often forced to ride in traffic when bike lanes are blocked.
14 Chicago City Council races set for runoff elections on April 4
Six incumbent members of the City Council are among those facing runoff elections after failing to win a majority of the vote on Feb. 28.