Operation Midway Blitz, one year later: Chicago forges on
People in Little Village used to go to Baltazar Enríquez’s office to get their whistles. He estimates he…
Opinion: Chicago cannot afford to bench itself in the AI revolution
Artificial intelligence is transforming at a rapid pace how we work, learn and live each day. It is…
Chicago will make full advance $260M pension payment: mayor
Chicago will move ahead with its full $260 million supplemental pension payment, Mayor Brandon Johnson promised the city’s…
Opinion: Chicago moves to prevent firearms from entering the illegal market
The No. 1 purchaser of firearms in this country is the American people. Each year, cities and states…
Chicago mayoral election 2027: Candidates in the race
The next Chicago mayoral election will be held on Feb. 23, 2027. Nine candidates have formally announced campaigns…
Mayor Johnson’s budget director resigns amid finance team shakeup
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget director is leaving, the latest shakeup of his administration’s finance team ahead of what…
Chicago’s school board voted to reverse layoffs with uncertain money. What’s next for schools?
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Trade union jabs Mayor Brandon Johnson as petitions circulate
As nominating petitions began circulating for Chicago’s upcoming mayoral election this week, another local trade union accused Mayor…
Chicago mayoral election 2027: Candidates in the race
The next Chicago mayoral election will be held on Feb. 23, 2027. Eight candidates have formally announced campaigns…
City Council OKs $425 million for Chicago Fire stadium site
Aldermen approved a plan Wednesday to spend $425 million in taxpayer money to spark development at The 78,…