Is the City of Chicago doing everything it can to cut expenses before it starts raising new revenue? That was the topic of a special city council session Monday afternoon at City Hall. "The city ...

It's clear Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago City Council are no closer to reaching a budget deal, as top financial officials in the mayor's administration have largely rejected the ...

The City Council's workforce development committee is expected to vote on an ordinance Tuesday that would delay a raise for ...

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A plan to provide nearly $55 million in tax rebates for the $7 billion project that’s meant to be “transformative” for the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson made his first public appearance Wednesday since announcing a citywide hiring freeze Monday to address a projected $223 million dollar budget deficit for 2024.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday morning said he would move forward with the alternate budget passed by Chicago City Council on Saturday. Johnson said he would not sign the ...

Marissa Sulek joined CBS News Chicago in January 2025. Before Chicago, Marissa was a general assignment reporter in Nashville at WSMV, where she was nominated for Mid-South Emmy Awards for her ...

Every Chicagoan feels it. Prices are up, the pandemic hangover lingers and tariffs have pushed everyday costs higher. For working families and small businesses stretched thin, life here keeps getting ...

Brick expert Will Quam’s book “Fire and Clay” details the ways in which bricks “reveal the hidden history of Chicago.” ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Summer is heating up, and if you’re looking for a spot to cool off, unwind or splash around, Chicago city pools are ready to welcome you. Chicago’s outdoor pools will open for the ...

The residents of Windy City can order their Chicago city vehicle sticker online conveniently through the EzBuy platform, without stepping outside their premises or going through queues. This ...