Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and state lawmakers announced a bill over the weekend that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults over the age of 21 beginning January 1, 2020. […]
After a 48-hour delay on the vote, the Chicago City Council approved $1.6 billion in subsidies for two mega-developments – Lincoln Yards and The 78. The vote first sailed through the Finance […]
Chicago teachers, students, and other community members rallied and marched around City Hall Tuesday evening to demand further delay to the looming vote on TIF subsidies for the Lincoln Yards and The […]
A vote on two controversial TIFs that could cost the city billions was temporarily delayed Monday due to calls from multiple entities to put the vote on hold. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and […]
Chicago made history Tuesday night in multiple ways by electing its first openly gay African-American woman as mayor and at least five socialists to City Council. Former President of the Chicago Police […]
Chicago voters made history Tuesday evening, electing two African American women as their top choices for mayor. Former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle were the top […]
Hundreds lined the streets along Wentworth and Cermak on Sunday for Chicago’s annual Lunar New Year Parade to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The parade featured colorful costumes, lion dances, floats, several […]
Federal Investigation Outlines Explosive Allegations Against Ald. Danny Solis A 120-page federal affidavit obtained by the Sun-Times outlines explosive allegations against Chicago Alderman Danny Solis, who last week was revealed to have […]
More Snow, Record Breaking Cold to Batter Chicagoland Area This Week Record-breaking cold weather will roll through the Chicagoland area this week along with plenty of snow Monday morning. A winter weather […]
Hundreds packed the New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church in West Garfield Park to hear ideas from five Chicago mayoral hopefuls – La Shawn Ford, Amara Enyia, Toni Preckwinkle, Willie Wilson, and Lori […]
New Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker pledged Democrats and Republicans would work together to pass a balanced budget this year as he took the oath of office on Monday at a ceremony in […]
CTU Poll Puts Preckwinkle in the Lead, Many Still Undecided A new poll released by the Chicago Teachers Union shows that while Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle holds the lead among […]
