Johnson and Pritzker blast Trump suggesting troops to Chicago next
Just hours after President Donald Trump suggested Chicago would be the next location for a federal troop deployment…
Whistleblower says Chicago’s mental health crisis response program has been failing
Programs that send mental health teams in response 911 calls have proved successful in over cities — so…
Chicago Public Schools board members split on proposed budget to close $734M deficit
CHICAGO – The vote on the Chicago Public Schools’ proposed 2026 budget is hanging by a thread. Nine…
Monarch butterfly becomes state’s official insect
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 19 according to the Tribune’s…
Black mayors see drop in violent crime with new strategies
As President Donald Trump declared Washington, D.C., a crime-ridden wasteland in need of federal intervention and threatened similar…
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago finances have reached “point of no return”
Mayor Johnson sounds alarm about Chicago’s finances. Mayor Johnson sounds alarm about Chicago’s finances. 00:43 Chicago Mayor Brandon…
Mayor Brandon Johnson working with Chicago Public Schools, unions to balance school district’s budget, seeks state help
CHICAGO (WLS) — In his weekly news conference, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is working with Chicago Public…
Chicago Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game, assuming there’s labor peace between players and owners
Article Summary The Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game, the team’s fourth time hosting the…
Johnson floats corporate tax to help close Chicago budget gap – NBC Chicago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has vowed not to propose property tax hikes to close the city’s budget deficit,…
ICE director blasts Chicago mayor over ‘disgusting’ militarization claims
CHICAGO – Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons scorched Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday, slamming his “disgusting” claim…