Chicago budget battle escalates as Mayor Johnson holds firm on corporate tax

City Hall will be busy again Monday with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget back on the table as he holds firm to his corporate tax plan to help close a projected $1.9 billion budget gap.

Where to ice skate in Chicago and the suburbs 2025

These 12 Chicago-area rinks have something for everyone, from sweeping views on a terrace to affordable options in the great outdoors.

DoorDash to pay $18M to settle Chicago lawsuit over alleged deceptive pandemic business practices

The lawsuit alleged DoorDash leveraged soaring demand for delivery by marking up menu items, listing restaurants on the ...

City of Markham taking Markham Park District to court amid concerns about finances

In south suburban Markham, the city and the park district are two separate entities. This week, the city filed a motion in ...
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‘I Lost Everything’: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime

Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over a Chicago building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. The Venezuelans arrested in the ...

Chicago’s winter parking ban goes into effect Dec 1. Here’s what to know — snow or no snow.

Chicago’s winter overnight parking ban begins at 3 a.m. Dec. 1. This means parking is prohibited on 107 miles of streets from 3 to 7 a.m. — regardless of snow — until April 1, 2026.