Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel skipped a previously scheduled meeting with the White House on Wednesday after the Department of Justice threatened to subpoena local governments demanding proof that local law […]
It’s now officially two minutes to midnight, according to the Doomsday Clock. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, founded by a group of scientists at the University of Chicago, who created […]
Candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the race for Illinois governor had their first live televised debate Tuesday evening. Chris Kennedy, JB Pritzker, Daniel Biss, Tio Hardiman, Bob Daiber, […]
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth will become the first sitting Senator in the country to give birth, and the 10th overall member of Congress to have a child while in office. […]
Alderman Brendan Reilly introduced an ordinance that would ban broadcast or live music at venues east of Michigan Avenue that serve alcohol. Reilly’s ordinance is a response to noise complaints […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidates will verbally spar live Tuesday evening in the first of several televised debates to take place before the March primary. The debate will be moderated by NBC5 […]
Tens of thousands are expected to turn out Saturday morning for the second Women’s March on Chicago. Organizers say this year’s theme is a “march to the polls,” to encourage […]
The Chicago City Council voted 31-18 to approve a $5.5 million TIF subsidy to Presence Health, a move angering many due to the company’s anti-abortion stance and alleged anti-union activity. […]
Activists concerned with how the Obama Presidential Library could affect residents of Jackson Park confronted members of the City Council Black Caucus on Wednesday during a press conference meant to […]
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner hinted on Tuesday his latest budget proposal could include spending cuts, a move that could make 2018 look similar to his past few years as governor. […]
Illinoisans attempting to use Google Arts and Culture app to find out which 17th century mural matches their face the most will have some difficulty, possibly due to state laws […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy walked offstage on Monday at a forum on gun violence after comments made by State Representative and Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives. According to NBC5, […]