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A Chicago alderwoman said tensions rose as Pro-Palestinian supporters protested a city council meeting during a Holocaust Remembrance Day resolution.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson went on the defensive Wednesday on his handling of the migrant crisis.

At Pierce Elementary School in Edgewater on Tuesday, Chicago Public Schools officials again addressed fears of school closures swirling among some district families since the Chicago Board of Education voted late last year to transition away from policies that “drive student enrollment away from neighborhood schools” and ensure neighborhood schools are “fully-resourced.” It’s not clear yet, ...

Good morning, Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ongoing calls for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to build more migrant shelters took a new turn yesterday as he indicated additional sites should be located outside Chicago, even with state funding. Speaking to reporters after presiding over the City Council meeting, the mayor did not directly answer questions about the fate of the next round of migrants ...

More states and localities are adopting small donor matching. A growing body of evidence shows it can deepen voter engagement and counteract the influence of big money, a Brennan Center expert writes.

Plus: The story behind a Chicago company’s viral ‘Freedom Melon’ shirt, 2024 James Beard nods and more.

A 23-year old man has been arrested after he chased someone down a road while possessing a handgun in Lothian, police say.Jeremiah

By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.

Chicago migrants have been living at the Broadway Armory in Edgewater for almost 6 months, but residents want community programming back.

Senator Bob Menendez meddled in Balkan politics while an Albanian-born donor worked with co-defendants at the halal firm at the center of bribery allegations.