This budget magic … we’re only able to do this once,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said. “We are sweeping the ...

CPD has exceeded its annual overtime budget for the 10th straight year, despite repeated promises from Mayor Brandon Johnson ...

One of Chicago’s oldest rivalries is back this Sunday as the Bears face off against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. It’s their first meeting since a nail-biting playoff game last season.

The Illinois Commerce Commission this week recommended a 54% cut to the proposed $144 million increase, which would bring the number down to $66 million. Peoples Gas says the rate hike is necessary to ...

The state’s annual wagering report shows tax revenues from casinos, sports gambling, slot machines and the lottery exceeded ...

Federal officials and addiction specialists in the Chicago area are sounding the alarm on a highly potent and addictive drug ...

School board president candidate Hilario Dominguez says he met with Chicago Public Schools’ internal watchdog, which is ...

The 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon kicks off Sunday and organizers say they’re expecting more than 55,000 participants ...

The majority of the officers found to have used racial slurs were suspended for less than a month, according to Chicago’s ...

Chicago won its first four games in a surprising postseason appearance after going 60-102 last year. It was backed by a frenzied crowd of 40,590 for the franchise’s first home playoff game since 2021.

College sports fans have watched the business of the game change dramatically in recent years, from rising payments to players to unlimited transfers between schools. The Protect College Sports Act ...

A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed while walking in front of businesses in the Chatham neighborhood, and people nearby ...