Chicago ended 2025 with extra money, but long-term troubles linger

Bally’s Chicago retains former Mayor Lori Lightfoot in legal battle with city over video gaming terminals

The man who chaired the Chicago Housing Authority board until Mayor Brandon Johnson demoted him announced on Thursday his campaign for Johnson’s seat.

Companies that violate the Illinois Oil and Gas Act could face stiffer fines under a new bill aimed at reducing the thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells scattered throughout downstate Illinois.

World’s first Dairy Queen becomes a Route 66 landmark in Joliet

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has repeatedly invoked a non-disclosure agreement to justify not sharing information with the public and aldermen as the City Council vets a plan to sell Chicago’s parking meter system.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has repeatedly invoked a non-disclosure agreement to justify not sharing information with the public and aldermen as the City Council vets a plan to sell Chicago’s parking meter system.

The Chicago Bears will be featured in the third installment of Hallmark’s “Holiday Touchdown.” The movie will be filmed in and around Chicago.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is suing Airbnb and one of its most-active Chicago hosts, alleging they broke and evaded city laws regulating short-term rentals.

Her financial team blamed fallout from a costly lawsuit the county lost over its infrastructure spending, growing payroll and benefit costs awarded in previous years and federal cuts to healthcare coverage.

Mayor Brandon Johnson claims a confidentiality agreement bars him from sharing information about the sale of Chicago’s parking meter system with aldermen.

Aldermen approved a Cubs-backed plan to allow three new signs to go up on buildings overlooking Wrigley Field.

Just ahead of the Juneteenth public opening of the Obama Presidential Center, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama gathered nearly 500 supporters and contributors to the campus for a thank-you celebration on Tuesday.

Cook County prosecutors have dropped charges against two men who were accused of starting a fire in a vacant building in order to submit a fraudulent insurance claim, leading to a blaze that spread to neighboring homes and caused the death…

At the Obama Presidential Center, political button collectors find a new home for their obsession

Chicago's parking meter system’s ownership group warned the city it could face “financial catastrophe” if aldermen move ahead on their threats to reject a sale to a new owner.

Former Chicago Ald. George Cardenas announced Tuesday he will run for mayor, expanding the crowded pool of candidates vying to oust Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Today in Chicago History: Rich Koz morphs into Svengoolie, the city’s iconic ghost host

The Cook County Board approved a $4.5 million settlement to the family of a man who hanged himself while in custody at the Cook County Jail.

On Wednesday, a federal judge warned prosecutors that there was only one way for the U.S. attorney’s office to avoid an evidentiary hearing next week into alleged grand jury misconduct — and that they knew very well what it was. A day later, it was done. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/12/f...

///BREAKING/// Another case bites the dust in the wake of the “Broadview Six” scandal, as prosecutors move to dismiss charges with prejudice against two defendants in a COVID-19 fraud scandal tied to former Loretto Hospital exec Anosh Ahmed

Chicago rain delay White Sox vs Braves, 🤷‍♀️?

Library and school leaders let Cook County officials have it over costly property tax delays

Beach weather ⛈️ North Avenue Beach

Machete maintenance 1400 block of North Clark Street storm coverage: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/10/h...

Aldermen advanced a proposed ordinance Tuesday that stiffens penalties for marijuana-related offenses near Chicago schools and parks — and could include sharp punishments for smoking cannabis in public.

Transcript in the “Broadview Six” case were released Tuesday, detailing alleged misconduct by federal prosecutors in the against Operation Midway Blitz protesters, which collapsed in dramatic fashion in court last month.

The Chicago Transit Authority is defending its decision to reduce the length of trains on some “L” lines on weekends this summer, saying the practice will save money and help keep trains in better shape.

Iran soccer body claims fans’ tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked

More Broadview 6 fallout today as a man imprisoned on a fraud conviction asked for grand jury transcripts in his case, which involved the same prosecutor. His attorney says there’s a “credible basis to believe that similar misconduct may have occurred here.” www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/08/f...

Lake County Council thrilled with Chicago Bears stadium news, but still waiting to pass taxes

Chesterton man charged for harassing neighbors for Trump support

Somali referee won’t officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States

During his years on the political scene, Republican Darren Bailey hasn’t been shy about criticizing the news media. But on Thursday, the two-time GOP nominee for governor found himself in a room full of journalists as a guest speaker at the Illinois Press Association’s annual convention.

Chicago Bears say they will proceed with plans for a stadium in Hammond www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/05/c...

It appears a fan(s) behind Cubs dugout yelled something at Crow-Armstrong as he came into the dugout after they got last out of inning. He reached bottom of the steps, stopped and started back up while staring somewhere into stands until a teammate/coach pushed him back down the stairs into dugout.

Pete Crow-Armstrong lost the ball in the lights immediately off Langeliers' bat, turning a routine fly out to end the inning into an inside-the-park 2-run homer. A's up 4-0 in the 6th.

Chicago and national media were given a preview of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park Wednesday ahead of it welcoming the public later this month.

Obama Foundation offers first glance of Jackson Park campus: Here is what to know

Landmark transit funding legislation takes effect today. Here’s what commuters can expect.

Illinois legislature adjourns for the summer without resolution to Chicago Bears stadium issue

A Southwest Side bike lane fight is about more than just that project. It’s the latest front in a citywide political divide over the future of transportation and safety.

Illinois lawmakers race to finalize $55B budget as Bears stadium talks take back seat on final day of session

Trump attacks Pope Leo XIV for meeting with Mayor Brandon Johnson

Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/29/g... By Michael Hawthorne

Mayor Brandon Johnson pushing sweeping changes to renter laws, landlords bristle

Indiana woman who bought gun used in Swedish Hospital shooting denies charge

Included in the gift basket: honey from the Chicago Cultural Center roof and a ceremonial Chicago street sign from the City of Chicago.

Pope Leo XIV waves to attendees during a mass at St. Peter’s Square Wednesday morning at the Vatican. Mayor Brandon Johnson is scheduled to meet with Pope Leo XIV Thursday.

NEW: The aftershocks of “Broadview Six” collapse have spread to another high-profile case, where lawyers for a man accused in a COVID-19 testing scam with an ex-Loretto Hospital exec say the same prosecutor committed “flagrant” misconduct in the grand jury www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/27/b...