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.
Traffic Safety Committee backs plan to use cameras to catch drivers who block bike and bus lanes
City officials say the program will allow more reliable bus service, and eliminate hazards for bicyclists who are often forced to ride in traffic when bike lanes are blocked.
No bail for man charged with killing CPD officer; also arrested last year in connection to shooting
Charges were filed against the suspect, 18-year-old Steven Montano, on Thursday evening in the death of Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso.
Chicago City Council to see major turnover with 12 open seats in municipal election
That means nearly a quarter of the city's wards are guaranteed to have a new member on the City Council come May.
Jeylú Gutiérrez holding significant lead in race to replace Ed Burke in 14th Ward
With 82% of the votes counted in the 14th ward, Jeylú Gutiérrez is leading with 64% of the vote.