Pritzker defends bill upping pension payouts for Chicago police, firefighters
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is defending his decision to sign a bill increasing pension payouts for Chicago police and firefighters.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is defending his decision to sign a bill increasing pension payouts for Chicago police and firefighters.
The mayor's statement came in response to a question about a pension bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker last week.
The Chicago Teachers Union, Chicago Public Schools, and Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the addition of 16 sustainable community schools, bringing the total to 36.
CPS has plans to reach 70 total sustainable community schools by the 2027 school year.
Rookie Cade Horton tossed two-hit ball over five innings, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a terrific start by Trevor Rogers to beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0.
The city of Chicago has a massive $1.1 billion budget gap to fill for 2026, and with Mayor Brandon Johnson promising not to once again pitch a property tax hike, the mayor said Tuesday he's looking at creative ways to raise tax dollars.
The city of Chicago has a massive $1.1 billion budget gap to fill for 2026, and with Mayor Brandon Johnson promising not to once again pitch a property tax hike – which the City Council unanimously rejected for 2025 – the mayor said Tuesday he's looking at creative ways to raise tax dollars.
While smoking is already banned on the CTA, a group of Chicago alderpeople called for stricter enforcement of the ban last month.
The City Council drove the final nail in the coffin for a controversial "snap curfew" ordinance, upholding Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of the measure that would have allowed police to impose a youth curfew anywhere in Chicago on as little as 30 minutes' notice.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday drove the final nail in the coffin for a controversial "snap curfew" ordinance, upholding Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of the measure that would have allowed police to impose a youth curfew anywhere in the city on as little as 30 minutes' notice.
Chicago's proposed "snap curfew" ordinance, which would allow Chicago police to impose a youth curfew anywhere in the city on as little as 30 minutes' notice, is back in the spotlight at City Hall. The City Council approved the controversial ordinance last month by a 27-22 vote, and Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed it days later. On Wednesday, the measure's supporters are expected to call for a vote to override the mayor's veto.
Soulful sounds filled Pritzker Pavilion on Saturday as the Gospel Music Festival took over Millennium Park. Mayor Brandon Johnson even hopped on stage to show off his drumming skills.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said more than 28,000 young people have been hired by the city through the One Summer Chicago program so far in 2025, a 17% increase since the initiative started in 2023.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said more than 28,000 young people have been hired by the city through the One Summer Chicago program so far in 2025, a 17% increase since the initiative started in 2023.
"Far more people are going to be involved in this process than when it was initially birthed. That's my style of leadership," Johnson said.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday he is open to bringing the NASCAR Chicago Street Race back, but only after including more people in discussions about a contract extension than when former Mayor Lori Lightfoot agreed to the original deal.
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
The city said it plans to operate cooling centers, but beware that many of them are only open on weekdays. In that case, libraries, park district buildings, and police stations are some spots where people can find some relief over the weekend.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed the "snap curfew" ordinance narrowly passed by the city council earlier this week.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially vetoed the controversial "snap curfew" ordinance narrowly passed by the city council earlier this week.
On Friday, city officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, discussed the measures they're taking ahead of and during the first heat wave of the year.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications discuss their plans to keep the city cool and offer tips as the city braces for its first heat wave of the year.
Supporters of the measure would need 34 votes to override the mayor's promised veto. The ordinance passed by a 27-22 vote.
"We're debating something that doesn't work. Why are we even debating it?" Johnson said.
With a potential vote looming on a controversial "snap curfew" ordinance, Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday offered his most pointed criticism to date on a measure he dubbed "lazy governance."
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
Former Waukegan police officer Dante Salinas has been found guilty of official misconduct in a bench trial related to punching a civilian.
Police said the 57-year-old woman was standing near a front window of the house when she was hit by gunfire.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia, next week.
Cook County Republican Party Chairman Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey's running mate.
City attorneys have said that taking the lawsuits to trial would have cost the city far more — up to $500 million — to resolve the avalanche of wrongful conviction cases tied to former Sgt. Ronald Watts.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order last week to protect state residents' access to COVID and other vaccines in the fall respiratory virus season.
The Chase for Business Make Your Move summit is in Chicago to help small business owners learn and grow their companies.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of three of Chicago's most beloved businesses
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Clad in black leather, Stamos joined founding Beach Boys member Mike Love, 60-year group veteran Bruce Johnston, and the touring band that now plays with them.
We’ve told you about Chicago’s “Kite man,” Temo Chavez. Now you can join him and his family to learn to build kites of your own at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
Sunny and clear with highs in the low- to mid-80s Friday. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Vince Gerasole has an inside look at "Ashland Avenue" now playing at Goodman Theatre.
The Make Your Move Summit is in Chicago to help small business owners grow and prosper.
At least two protesters were detained on Friday morning. Federal agents deployed pepper balls, tear gas, and rubber bullets several times at 50 to 75 protesters standing outside the facility, despite the fencing.
This comes a week after a heated exchange outside the facility that led to multiple arrests.
A woman selling tamales was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the Southwest Side of Chicago.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
On Sept. 26, 1957, renowned herpetologist and Field Museum curator emeritus Karl Patterson Schmidt died from a snakebite. He documented the process in meticulous, graphic detail.
A security guard is charged with aggravated battery in the shooting outside a South Loop Jewel-Osco that injured a 17-year-old girl.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Francisco Lindor homered to reach the 30-30 milestone for the second time, Brett Baty went deep and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 to remain in position for the final National League wild card.
The playoff-bound Yankees finished a three-game sweep to move a season-high 23 games above .500.
As the Bears get ready to hit the road for Sunday's game against the Raiders in Las Vegas, Ben Johnson's offense remains a running game by committee, but nobody seems to be complaining.
The Cubs took control with a five-run rally in the third off rookie Jonah Tong (2-3).
The Yankees regained a share of the AL East lead for the first time since July with an 8-1 win over the White Sox on Wednesday.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
A Chicago man was arrested after police say he was involved in identity theft and financial fraud across Metro Detroit.
Two vehicles were involved in the burglary at the GameStop at 120 S. Mannheim Rd., which happened around 4:15 a.m., Hillside police said.
At least eight burglaries were reported since Sunday in the Brighton Park, Chicago Loop, Lake View East, Edgewater, and Logan Square neighborhoods.
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
