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The CTU contract runs out later in June, but the issue chosen for the first public negotiation session with CPS is not salary or benefits.

The Chicago City Council is closer to voting on an ordinance fining lobbyists for mayor campaign contributions. Johnson says it should apply to all.

"What always scares me is what shows up on the last day in the last hour," says state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet.

CPD Supt. Larry Snelling urged the public to be patient with the investigation into Dexter Reed police shooting that killed the 26-year-old.

City of Chicago has spent $235 million on firm helping migrants

Cook County state's attorney election results show a tightening race between Democratic candidates Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neill Burke.

Three watchdog groups have sent the mayor a letter listing suggested changes in how the Council and its committees operate.

After the combative Lori Lightfoot, Johnson seemed like a candidate for Mr. Congeniality. But Johnson's communication missteps appears to have exhausted the bank of goodwill with the reporters who cover him — and, in turn, has kept the public in the dark about what his administration is doing.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Lobbyists in Illinois could face more stringent reporting requirements on their deals with clients. It’s part of a proposed crackdown on corruption in the statehouse. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is advocating for reforms for lobbyists to disclose more information on their financial deals or possibly face suspension. The changes […]

The group Southside Chicagoans is not registered with the Illinois State Board of Elections, but took out a $2.6K ad supporting Mayor Brandon Johnson.