Gunman escapes, innocent bystander grazed during police-involved shootout in Pilsen
The officers involved were not wounded, but they were taken to the hospital for observation.
North Side Ald. Michele Smith to retire from 43rd Ward seat in August
"My decision to retire prior to the completion of this term is a difficult and deeply personal one. At this point in my life, I have deepening responsibilities towards family and friends. These personal issues mandate that I step down now," Smith said.
Aldermen reject bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets in Chicago back to 10 mph
Lightfoot personally urged aldermen not to return the speed camera threshold back to 10 mph: "We need to take more steps to slow people down."
City Council approves crackdown on street racing; Lightfoot critic accuses mayor of ignoring problem
"No one performing these acts, filming these acts, organizing these acts takes this government seriously when it comes to thinking that we are actually trying to do something about it," Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposes fuel surcharge for Chicago taxi rides
The mayor's proposal would add a $1 surcharge to taxi fares of up to $20, a $2 surcharge for fares of up to $40, and a $3 surcharge for fares above $40 whenever the AAA's average monthly price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Chicago rises above $5.
Ald. Harry Osterman won't run for re-election in 2023
Osterman has represented the 48th Ward – which includes parts of the Edgewater, Andersonville, and Uptown neighborhoods – since he was first elected in 2011.
Feds sue Cubs, claiming Wrigley Field renovations violate disability access requirements
According to a lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court, the Cubs "failed to ensure that recent additions and alterations at Wrigley Field are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities."
Highland Park mass shooting suspect confessed to attack, considered another shooting in Wisconsin
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III faces seven counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Ald. James Cappleman says he won't run for re-election in 2023
A former Franciscan friar and social worker, Cappleman has represented the 46th Ward, which includes the Uptown neighborhood and part of the Lakeview neighborhood, since 2011.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed, dozens wounded in mass shooting at Highland Park July 4th parade
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.
Man charged after shooting CPD officer in "ambush" while responding to domestic incident in Little Italy
Police said the shooter opened fire on officers as soon as they got off an elevator in the building where they were responding to a domestic incident.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York sex trafficking case
Kelly also faces five years of supervised release after he completes his prison sentence, and has been fined $100,000.
Delia Ramirez wins Democratic nomination in Illinois' newly drawn 3rd Congressional District
Ramirez will go on to face Republican Justin Burau, who was unopposed in the GOP primary.
Dan Brady declares victory in race for GOP nomination for Illinois Secretary of State
It's been the first genuine race for the Illinois Secretary of State's office in more than two decades.
Giannoulias cruises to victory in Democratic race for Illinois Secretary of State
The race was Giannoulias' first foray back into Illinois politics since he lost his bid for former President Barack Obama's old Senate seat in 2010.