Chicago residents can call 3-1-1 and have a DIY water testing kit sent their homes to test tap water for lead.
House Bill 6303 drafted by Cook County State's Attorney creates new felony charge for gunrunners who bring illegal guns into Illinois.
Enjoy stimulating conversation and coffee with Sen. Cunningham and Rep. Hurley this Saturday, May 21.
Alderman Matt O'Shea tells Chicago residents not to fall for proposed ordinance that would allow topless clubs to sell booze.
"We have to divest ourselves of flawed notions" that a terrorist attack can't happen in Chicago, Cook County's Homeland Security chief says.
Philosophy professor at Saint Xavier University sees a similarity between supporters of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders.
See who in Beverly, Mt. Greenwood and Morgan Park is contributing money to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
See who in Beverly, Mt. Greenwood and Morgan Park is contributing to Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, John Kasich and Ben Carson.
Chicago and Evergreen Park residents invited to comment on ongoing safety and quality of life issues with CSX Railroad.
City and suburban officials file petition against rail company demanding intervention from feds.
Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) one of 23 who voted no to weakened ordiance, says amended legislation "diluted" impact of original proposal.
Opposition grows to Palos Community Hospital's proposed plan to demolish fitness center to make way for a new medical building.
Home Buyer Assistance Program will provide down payment assistance to working families.
Takeover plan would "exact human toll" if state takes over and declares Chicago Public Schools bankrupt.
Come hang with Rep. Hurley this Saturday, Feb. 16, at Dunkin Donuts in Washington Heights.
Thirty aldermen, including Matt O'Shea, plan to force vote on ordinance merging offices of legislative and city inspector general.
City aviation police, the only unarmed airport officers in the U.S., must “find a place to hide" if someone attacks at O'Hare or Midway.
“This is a deeply disturbing incident that demands a very deliberate and meticulous independent investigation," Cook County prosecutor says.
“We need you to resign now,” they say, criticizing his recent actions with the Chicago police as mere reactions to outside pressure.
The Better Government Association sued the city to obtain this video. The city fought the BGA for 18 months to prevent its release.
An outgoing, caring, and dedicated public servant, Herbie Johnson was and is a hero.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel delivers emotion-packed mea culpa address to Chicago City Council on police accountability.
Mayor promises "nothing less than complete and total reform" of Chicago's police force and oversight agency as protesters clash outside.
Slightly over half of voters polled think mayor should resign since release of police dashcam video, poll suggests.
Civil Rights Division will explore the department's training, procedures and use of deadly force in the wake of Laquan McDonald's death.
U.S. Justice Department Civil Rights Division must look at whether CPD practices violate federal and constitutional law, Lisa Madigan says.
Former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, a Chicago native and assistant U.S. attorney general for Bill Clinton, will be senior adviser.
As protesters plan to shut down Michigan Avenue, a judge notes the defenseless victims of Chicago's everyday violence. Their lives matter.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, other elected officials and local pastors want McCarthy out and special prosecutor appointed. More protests planned.
To spill blood and strike terror in Chicago, the president's hometown, would be a coup for ISIS. Local ISIS cases should give us pause.
Lt. Gen. Ronald Lewis, who grew up in Beverly, was a top adviser to the Secretary of Defense.
Elected officials talk debt ceiling, MAP funding, and Illinois budget crisis.
"Our police officers and firefighters deserve their pension benefits," Ald. Matt O'Shea says, defending his support of controversial budget.
Local business professionals are invited to meet and mingle with Chicagoland elected officials on SXU’s Chicago campus.
Chicago activists are pleading for him to do so.
Barbara Byrd-Bennett is accused of taking bribes to steer a $20 million no-bid contract to her former company.
Failure to curb the shooting violence.
Which neighborhoods have the most rats? And what should you do if a rat climbs up through your toilet?
Capitol Fax's Rich Miller takes a look at the poll and what the results could mean for Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats in the Legislature.
Tribune alleges that city business is being done through private emails and texts and the records aren't being released to the public.