Chicago mayor expects $1.15B city budget deficit in 2026
CHICAGO – Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office expects the city to run a $1.15 billion budget deficit in 2026…
North American Fujian groups celebrate heritage in Chicago
Knife and fork in hand, Cassie Lin sliced off a corner of her pizza — packed with thick…
Jewish leaders condemn ‘Free Palestine’ comments at CPS board meeting
CHICAGO – Chicago Jewish leaders are calling on a Chicago Board of Education member who shouted “Free Palestine”…
Chicago courthouse arrest nets suspect in suburban hotel shooting
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – A man has been arrested in connection with a November 2024 hotel shooting that…
Tasting Chicago: City food scene blends history, flavor and innovation
CHICAGO – Chicago’s food scene is as rich and layered as the city itself, and Sylvia Perez takes…
‘We do not want’ federal occupation
With federal agents reportedly set to use the Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago as their jumping-off…
Chicago Labor Day march: Groups to protest Trump’s policies, National Guard threat
CHICAGO – Workers along with community, advocacy and faith groups will rally in Chicago on Labor Day in…
Chicago burglars crash Jeep into South Side store, steal Jordans
CHICAGO – Burglars crashed a vehicle into a South Side DTLR store early Thursday before stealing Jordan shoes…
Chicago weather: Sunny, mid-70s for Labor Day weekend
CHICAGO – Chicago will see summer-like conditions for Labor Day weekend before a sharp cooldown arrives later next…
Chicago Public Schools approves budget without $200 million loan
The Chicago Board of Education approved Chicago Public Schools’ 2025-26 budget without taking out a $200 million high-interest…