Chicago is what happens when antisemitism mixes with lawlessness
Days after the Oct. 26 shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson was publicly rebuked for issuing ...
AP Race Call: Democrat Chuy Garcia wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 4th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Illinois on Tuesday. The Chicago Democrat, who has name recognition from serving as a county ...
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4 ways Chicago’s 2025 budget fails, plus hikes property taxes
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget proposes a nearly $1 billion deficit. High personnel and pension costs have ...
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From political philosophy to crime fighting, 41st Ward Ald. Napolitano discusses variety of issues
BRIAN NADIG Alderman Anthony Napolitano (41st) touched on a variety of issues — from his political philosophy to crime ...
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Johnson proposes $17.3 billion budget with $300 million property tax hike
Without other revenue options, Mayor Brandon Johnson is reversing course on a campaign pledge to avoid layoffs and a fight with city unions.
‘Non-starter:’ The 7 demands Chicago alders have for mayor’s 2025 budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson needs the approval of 26 of the city's alders to pass his proposed budget. But if a group of them who ...
Crain's Chicago Business10d
Johnson's $17.3 billion budget faces pushback in City Council, with a close ally in the opposition
The hardball negotiations and posturing over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $17.3 billion 2025 budget began nearly as soon ...
9-year-old getting ready for school shot by person driving by, Michigan cops say
A 9-year-old girl was getting ready for school when someone drove by and fired shots into her home, Michigan police said. One ...
Mayor Johnson to announce property tax hike as part of 2025 budget despite campaign promises
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers his 2024 budget address during a City Council meeting Wednesday, he is expected to ...
With Mayor Johnson expected to propose property tax increase, some residents express uncertainty
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to propose a property tax increase during Wednesday's City Council meeting, some ...
Lake County State's Attorney race between Eric Rinehart, Mary Cole heats up in week before election
Just eight days before the 2024 election, the race for state's attorney in Lake County, Illinois, is shaping up to be a contentious one.
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Farewell Vikki Kokuzian
WGN Radio morning traffic anchor Vikki Kokuzian has spent basically her entire adult life in media. A career that saw stops ...