Grocery Bags, Alcohol And Rideshares Are All Getting More Expensive With New Chicago Taxes

An array of new taxes will affect people living in and visiting Chicago in 2026.

Lawsuit Accuses Chicago-Based McDonald's Of Deception On Grounds That McRib Has No Rib Meat

A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name false advertising.

Trump Says He's Dropping Push For National Guard In Chicago, Other Cities

“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again," he wrote.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Order To Deploy National Guard In Chicago: Report

Conservative Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented from the opinion in Tuesday's ruling.

Mayor Johnson's Budget Team Criticizes Rivals' Budget, Claims It Would Leave $163 Million Shortfall

Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget team spent the afternoon presenting and criticizing the alternative budget crafted by the mayor's opponents.

Border Patrol Commander Returns To Reignite 'Operation Midway Blitz' In Chicago: Reports

Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino had left the immigration deportation effort last month.

9th District Candidate Is A Registered Sex Offender: Report

A Republican candidate running for Congress in Illinois' 9th District was convicted of a sex crime against a minor, according to a report.

'Unsafe Conditions': Feds Threaten To Withhold CTA Funds After Woman Set On Fire

“If CTA does not promptly increase its law enforcement presence, FTA will act, including by withholding federal funds."

Mayor Johnson Responds To Alternative Budget Plan Presented By Chicago Alders

A slim majority of city council members say they reject the mayor's idea to tax corporations and use that money for violence prevention.

Ald. Brian Hopkins To Introduce Revised Teen Curfew Proposal For Downtown Chicago

There's a renewed push for a curfew in downtown Chicago following a deadly mass shooting less than two weeks ago in the Loop.

New Cook County Chief Judge Orders Review Of Embattled Electronic Monitoring Program

The program has been under attack after a man with an ankle bracelet was accused of setting a woman on fire on a CTA Blue Line train.

Mayor Sandra Alexander Hosting Turkey and Thanksgiving Gift Card Giveaway

Mayor Alexander: "Everyone deserves a joyful holiday season."

ILHAA Urges City Council to reject hemp ban ordinance

ILHAA calls on industry leaders and customers in the Chicago region to show up to Committee hearing on Dec. 3 to oppose the ban legislation

Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Chicago residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today

Federal Prosecutors Dismiss Charges Against Woman Shot By Border Patrol In Chicago

"I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes," the agent who shot her reportedly bragged in a text.

Pope Strongly Backs US Bishops In Blasting Trump Immigration Crackdown, Urges Humane Treatment

“I think we have to look for ways of treating people humanely, treating people with the dignity," the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV said.

Judge Rejects Trump Administration's Request To Pause Release Of Hundreds Detained In Operation Midway Blitz

U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey Cummings said he is reviewing for potential violations of a consent decree.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Announces Plans To Run For Mayor

Pappas said she plans to "win another term as Cook County Treasurer" and then make an official announcement regarding her mayoral run.

Hundreds Of National Guard Troops Deployed To Chicago, Portland Are Being Sent Home

About 300 Illinois National Guard troops will remain in the Chicago area, but are not allowed to conduct operations with homeland security.

Immigration Crackdown Inspires Uniquely Chicago Pushback That's Now A Model For Other Cities

Border czar Tom Homan said area residents were so familiar with their rights that making arrests during a different operation was difficult.

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Hospitalized For Rare Neurological Disorder

The Rainbow/PUSH organization said he is under observation for a neurodegenerative disorder he has been "managing for more than a decade."

Chicago Daycare Teacher Released From ICE Detention: Lawyer

Diana Santillana Galeano was taken into custody last week by federal immigration agents while at her place of work.

Judge Orders Release Of Hundreds Of Migrants Detained By ICE: Report

Two federal judges weighed in Wednesday on recent controversial arrests, including that of a daycare teacher, in "Operation Midway Blitz."

Judge To Consider Releasing People Arrested During Chicago Immigration Operations

A judge in Chicago will consider ordering the release of hundreds of people arrested in immigration operations.

DHS Denies Reports Bovino, Other Border Patrol Agents Leaving Chicago

The Trump administration has deployed over 200 agents to the city as part of its "Operation Midway Blitz" immigration enforcement operation.

Judge Hears Arguments For Preliminary Injunction Over Federal Agents' Use Of Force, Tear Gas In Chicago

Protesters gathered outside the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Wednesday morning as the hearing got underway.

SCOTUS Decision For Case In Georgia Could Result In Lawsuits Against Federal Agent Operations In Chicago

Historically, it's been extremely difficult to sue the federal government if you believe your rights were violated.

Supreme Court Delays Ruling On National Guard Deployment In Chicago

The decision on Wednesday follows an extension of a block on federal troops coming to the city made by a judge last week.

IL Congressional Candidate, 5 Others Indicted Over ICE Protests

The U.S. Justice Department filed charges against six people over Broadview ICE facility protests, including a congressional candidate.

Judge Orders Daily Meetings With Border Patrol Official Bovino On Chicago Immigration Crackdown

The extraordinary step follows weeks of street confrontations, tear gas volleys and complaints of excessive force.

Border Patrol Official Bovino In Court To Answer Questions About Chicago Immigration Crackdown

The judge wants to hear about agents' use of force, and has ordered agents in the Chicago area to wear badges and body cams.

Judge Extends Order To Block Deployment Of Troops In Chicago: Report

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to make a ruling that would allow the National Guard to deploy in the city.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Allow Deployment Of National Guard In Chicago Area

The request escalates President Donald Trump's conflict with Democratic governors over using the military on U.S. soil.

Johnson, Pritzker Untethered form Reality; Chicago Wants ICE

"...Law Enforcement is a Sickness..."

County Judge In Chicago Area Bars ICE From Arresting People At Court

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security defended the practice of making arrests at courthouses, calling it "common sense."

Meta Removes ICE-Tracking Facebook Page In Chicago At The Request Of The Justice Department

Facebook removed a "large group page" that was being used to target ICE official, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

ICE Fence Taken Down At Broadview Facility: Mayor

Last week, a federal judge had ordered the fence be removed by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.

DHS Claims Mexican Cartels Offering 'Bounties' To Kill IL ICE Agents

DHS claims cartels are offering thousands for murder of officers, days after a federal judge blocked the deployment of the National Guard.

More Protesters Arrested Outside ICE Facility After Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard In IL

Several protesters were arrested outside the ICE facility a day after a federal judge blocked the National Guard's presence in Illinois.

Federal Court To Weigh Trump's Deployment Of National Guard Troops In Chicago Area

The deployment is part of a "campaign by the President's administration to target jurisdictions (Trump) dislikes," the lawsuit says.