The City of Chicago has been paying out record-breaking number of legal settlements — many of them police-involved. Before the halfway point of the calendar year 2025, the city blew past the $90 ...

CHICAGO — Chicago’s first Native American-inspired affordable housing is closer to happening on the city’s Northwest Side. One thing organizers made clear was that everything about this project was ...

Chicago city leaders and Illinois officials are warning residents of the nation’s third-largest city to keep protests from getting out of hand if the Trump administration follows through on its ...

Take a virtual tour of Chicago, the Windy City known for its skyline and cultural landmarks. Explore Millennium Park, Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the Art Institute of Chicago. This tour captures the ...

Chicago police leadership could soon have the ability to declare a temporary, or “snap,” curfew to help cut down on large gatherings in downtown. The measure passed in a closely split vote on ...

Every Chicagoan feels it. Prices are up, the pandemic hangover lingers and tariffs have pushed everyday costs higher. For working families and small businesses stretched thin, life here keeps getting ...

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Some members of Chicago City Council are raising questions regarding the Chicago Police Department's response to ICE activity in the city earlier this month, looking to determine if officers violated ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A plan to "up zone" a major corridor in the Edgewater and Uptown communities passed through a key Chicago City Council Committee on Tuesday, but not without controversy. As diverse as ...

CHICAGO – Every year, the plumbers' union dyes it green. The Dave Matthews Band once infamously dumped 800 pounds of poop into it. And at least one section became known for the bubbles produced by ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Summer is heating up, and if you’re looking for a spot to cool off, unwind or splash around, Chicago city pools are ready to welcome you. Chicago’s outdoor pools will open for the ...

Chicago offers an intoxicating blend of world-class architecture, cultural sophistication, and Midwestern charm. This 3 day Chicago itinerary captures the city’s most iconic experiences while ensuring ...