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The so-called Shakman oversight -- intended to prevent political hiring -- stems from a decades-old decree.

A Chicago mob figure was sentenced Monday to four months in federal prison for participating in a Social Security scam by falsely claiming...

Mayor Lightfoot says environmental impact report is a 'key milestone' toward the city’s now $12.1 billion plan to renovate airport.

Jose Arellano of Aurora is still wanted on a warrant and his location is unknown.

Candidates line up to begin filing to run in the 2023 Chicago mayor and City Council election.

The imagery included a photo of someone with a noose around the neck, and statements included use of the N-word, lawmakers said.

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

Tinley Park nonprofit Together We Cope remains closed following a fire early Monday morning that resulted in extensive smoke and water damag...

William Talliaferro, 17, of Chicago Ridge, was shot in the right eye in Hazel Crest and what the Cook County medical examiner's office ruled...

After months of buildup and numerous announcements of who's in and out of the race, filing begins for the 2023 mayoral election.

Lopez was one of the earlier candidates to announce he would challenge Lori Lightfoot for mayor before reversing those plans.

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The 77 Committee is allowed to accept unlimited funds, including from city contractors.

Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, held to honor transgender people who have died, and those who have been killed in acts of anti-tr...

The first World Cup match took place Sunday, with Qatar losing to Ecuador. There was plenty of pageantry for the opener, but plenty of contr...

Ecuador beats host country Qatar 2-0 in the first 2022 World Cup match that had soccer fans across Chicago — and the world — at the edge of...

Jason David Frank, who played the Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver on the 1990s children’s series “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” has died. H...

”How many people need to be murdered? How many lives torn apart? Until it actually stops?" Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.

Police in Colorado say five people are dead and 18 have been wounded in a shooting at a LGBTQ nightclub.

Riders on the Jackson Park Express bus talk describe commuting inconveniences as they weigh in on the transformation of their neighborhood i...

The Chicago-favorite holiday tradition is back for a 31st year on Friday. Here's how you can catch the festive train and bus.

Officials described the death of the incarcerated man, Thomas Pfost, as a suicide. Family members are mourning and remembering him.

Indiana mother hears late daughter’s heartbeat again through meeting with heart transplant recipient

The action came after a day-long meeting that lasted until 1 a.m., and a four-hour hearing on the dispensary alone that one board member cal...

Taylor Swift called 12-year-old Emily Beazley of Mount Greenwood while she was battling cancer in 2015. Emily's mother said she is a fan for...