Chicago mayor wants state lawmakers to tax ‘ultra-rich’ to help city
CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is challenging state lawmakers to tax the state’s highest earners to help…
Illinois approves $1.5B boost to rescue, revamp Chicago-area transit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois’ public transit systems got a $1.5 billion annual infusion on Tuesday as Gov. JB…
National Guard to stay in Chicago as legal fight over deployment continues
National Guard deployment extended The Trump administration has extended the National Guard’s deployment in the Chicago area, despite…
Chicago man threatened Illinois state senator over emails, officials say
CHICAGO – A Chicago man is facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening to harm an Illinois state senator…
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…
Juliana Stratton earns 2 big endorsements in Illinois Senate primary race
Two elder statesmen in the Democratic Party in Illinois are backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for the U.S.…