Work requirements are changing for SNAP benefits. And how immigration enforcement efforts are impacting local street vendors.
Cook County residents will get another shot to file property tax appeals. A clean slate and a new beginning — we explain. And the Chicago Park District unveils its budget proposal.
What exactly is a consent decree and how does it work? Plus, what the push for police reform looks like at the neighborhood level.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $16.6 billion budget proposal faces a major setback. And Dexter Reed’s family is asking a judge to reinstate a lawsuit against the city.
Meet Patty Garcia, who’s running for Congress in a political move sparking controversy. And the Trump administration moves to dismantle the Department of Education.
An order restricting the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago is halted. And a pregnant woman is discharged from a hospital — giving birth in a car just eight minutes later.
Where budget negotiations stand at City Hall. And Illinois is rolling out mobile IDs — we explain how it works.
The mayor’s budget plan faces a major setback at City Hall. And Texas National Guard members leave Illinois ahead of a Supreme Court decision on their deployment.
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and his agents are reportedly leaving Chicago soon. And the federal government reopens after a record shutdown — with dissent among the Democrats.
The mayor bats down concerns over efficiencies as budget hearings wrap up. And parents help immigrant neighbors get kids to school.
Could 50-year mortgages soon become an option? A look at the pros and cons. And a local coin enthusiast shares some of his collection with neighbors.
Reports that Border Patrol agents could be leaving Chicago. And local veterans are bracing for more federal cuts.
What a potential end to the government shutdown could mean for air travel. And a controversial bill allowing terminally ill people to end their lives heads to the governor.
Community outrage after immigration agents pull a teacher out of a day care. And U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García says last minute that he’s not running — but his hand-picked successor is.
A judge imposes further restrictions on immigration agents’ use of force. And the mayor’s plan for a corporate head tax faces pushback.
Community outcry after ICE agents pull a teacher from a day care. And state lawmakers approve at $1.5 billion transit funding bill.
What a redistricting push in Illinois could mean for the midterms as voters in California consider redrawing districts. And a move to end automatic extensions of some immigrant work permits.
Some SNAP funds will be released as the government shutdown drags on. And meet the Adler Planetarium’s new president.
State lawmakers ride to the rescue for Chicago-area public transit. And federal prosecutors file charges against anti-immigration enforcement protesters.
The government shutdown hits the 30-day mark — how it’s impacting both sides of the political aisle. And millions are bracing for higher health care costs if Congress fails to extend tax credits.
Jhoanna Maldonado
what happening to coverage of the Bernie Rally?? thousands of people there and no coverage?