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Chicago spent $197.7 million to resolve lawsuits alleging more than 1,000 Chicago police officers committed a wide range of misconduct in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Of that total, $91.3 million came from settlements involving 116 officers whose conduct led to multiple payouts.

Movement organizers and political strategists assess the new mayor’s record as he seeks to make Chicago a progressive beacon—while modeling co-governance.

MAT Asphalt’s Michael Tadin owns the site and has faced controversy over another of his company's properties in McKinley Park.

The Ogden and Town Hall police districts had been emptied due to allegations of sexual misconduct. The city said a rising number of immigrants arriving has forced them to reuse the stations.

If approved, the 615-foot tower developer Crescent Heights plans to build on May Street would include nearly 600 apartments and more than 400 parking spaces.

Chicago was ranked among the top five safest cites in the country for pedestrians, according to a new study.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is preparing a report to lawmakers recommending changes to transit service and funding

The disaster declaration, requested by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, brings federal aid to supplement local and state assistance to help cover losses stemming from the storms.

Changes include replacing the bridge over the Chicago River. Traffic will be detoured, and the CTA Green and Pink line trains will be shut down during two, 12-day periods.

Work associated with the first phase of the Forest Park Branch Rebuild is on time and on budget, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced today.

The question now is whether the Johnson administration can finally get an ambitious effort to revamp the airport off the ground, even as modernization efforts at competing airports in New York and Los Angeles pick up momentum.

Several Aldi stores are running low on bread, produce, meat, dairy and other products because of "technical supply chain issues."

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.

Grab your friends and soak up some fun in Chicago with our guide to events this weekend! Find local live music, comedy clubs, and community festivities.

Michael Tadin Jr. and his family bought the silos from the state for $6.5 million in December.

From road closures to headliners and how to get tickets, here's a breakdown of the four-day music fest at Grant Park.

Governor JB Pritzker recently signed more than 130 bills, including one allowing non-citizens to become police officers in Illinois.

The city plans to extend the popular walking and cycling trail under the Kennedy Expressway to Elston Avenue. It could then connect to Lincoln Yards and the Chicago River.

According to a new report Illinois has the third largest cannabis market in the country, but it also has some of the highest prices. Titled A Deep Dive into the Illinois Cannabis Market, the report was conducted by the research firm Headset. It examines the Illinois cannabis market, which was approv...

The four-year plan includes renovations to existing exhibits and the addition of new features to the aquarium by 2027.

Save the Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023 Fifth Third Bike the Drive registration is now open! REGISTER NOW Save the date: Sunday, September 3, 2023 Fifth Third Bike the Drive registration is now open! REGISTER NOW

Returning to its Grant Park home near Buckingham Fountain for 2023, Taste of Chicago will once again showcase the vibrant diversity of the City of Chicago’s culinary offerings alongside world-class musical performances, drawing visitors from across the country and around the globe.