Mayor Brandon Johnson releases transit board picks
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s nominees for the reconstituted Chicago Transit Authority board include two of the board’s current…
Bally’s casino Chicago news: Company says it hired Lori Lightfoot’s law firm RKF Global in possible suit against City of Chicago
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 3:14AM CHICAGO (WLS) — Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s law…
Bally’s Chicago retains former Mayor Lightfoot in legal battle
As the battle between Bally’s and the city heats up over the advent of video gaming terminals, the…
Chicago Media Report: TV pundit Adam Mockler, CNBC hits Cboe
Adam Mockler, a progressive Chicago-based Gen Z political commentator with 2.13 million YouTube followers and a regular seat…
Today in Chicago History: ‘Svengoolie’ goes national
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 2, according to the Tribune’s…
Chicagoans need a transformative leader for their next mayor
Chicago is one year away from electing its next mayor. Based on recent polls, voters are weary of…
Ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sued over $11K in credit card debt
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is apparently as bad at managing her finances as she was the Windy…
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces ICE Accountability Project
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching an investigation into federal immigration enforcement in Chicago. Lightfoot’s ICE Accountability…
Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin to pay $30K to settle ethics cases
Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin will pay a $30,000 fine to settle two ethics cases stemming from findings that she misused…
Tax hikes loom for South, West side homeowners
This story is a collaboration between the Illinois Answers Project and the Chicago Tribune. Leodus Thomas Jr. sees…