Chicago is facing a nearly $1 billion budget deficit for 2025, leading Mayor Brandon Johnson to propose a $346 million property tax increase. The additional revenue would be used to address the city’s long-term obligations, […]
A woman was killed and five others were injured in a wrong-way crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Hyde Park early Saturday. The crash occurred around 3:10 a.m. near 53rd Street. A 20-year-old woman […]
Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, has been charged in a federal grand jury indictment for allegedly plotting the murder of a rival rapper. The charges include conspiracy, use of […]
When Chicago’s entire Board of Education resigned in October, Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed replacements, hoping they could join the new 21-member board taking office in January. While it wasn’t initially certain due to legal requirements, […]
Metra service resumed after a fatal pedestrian incident on the Northwest Side Friday morning. The person, whose identity is unknown, was struck around 6:15 a.m. between Melrose and School streets. The incident caused delays to […]
Chicago may face significant challenges under a second Trump presidency, with potential impacts on several major projects and policies. The city has invested over $440 million in supporting migrants, but fears a possible mass deportation […]
Chicago has seen a tragic surge in violence affecting minors, with over 100 children killed and hundreds more injured by gunfire. According to data from The Chicago Tribune, at least 174 children under 17 have […]
Union Sues Pepsi Over Sudden Plant Closure, Affecting Workers Teamsters 727 has filed a federal lawsuit against PepsiCo after the company abruptly shut down its Back of the Yards facility in late October without providing […]
The largest city-run migrant shelter, Inn of Chicago, will close next week as part of Chicago’s effort to scale down its new arrivals mission by the end of the year. Located at 162 E. Ohio […]
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Monday in the 8000 block of South Ingleside when officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with three occupants, according to Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling during […]
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