Mar. 21, 2026
Chicago Sues Trump Administration Over $3.1 Billion in Frozen Red Line Funding
Lawsuit alleges administration's action was "arbitrary and capricious" and based on "political retaliation".
Mar. 21, 2026
Chicago Raises Hotel Tax to Fund Tourism Push
Critics argue the move will hurt working-class tourists, not help them.
Mar. 20, 2026
Chicago Sues Trump Administration Over $3.1 Billion in Frozen Transit Funding
The city claims the federal government is holding crucial infrastructure projects hostage.
Mar. 17, 2026
Chicago Housing Authority Appoints New CEO Over Mayor's Objections
CHA Board selects Keith Pettigrew despite Mayor Johnson's push for Walter Burnett
Mar. 17, 2026
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash for Calling for More Black Firefighters
Critics argue hiring should focus on qualifications, not race, while supporters say diversity in public institutions is important.
Mar. 16, 2026
Chicago's Sports Betting Tax Sparks Backlash from State Lawmakers
Proposed restrictions on municipal taxation of gambling revenue could follow Chicago's steep new tax on sports betting.
Mar. 16, 2026
Mayor Johnson Signals Support for CPS Students to Skip School for Funding Protest
Chicago mayor says it's time to push the envelope and turn talk into protest action for better school funding.
Mar. 16, 2026
Chicago City Council to Vote on Restoring Subminimum Wage for Tipped Workers
Proposed ordinance would pause the city's One Fair Wage policy, which requires tipped workers be paid full minimum wage.
Mar. 15, 2026
Obama Center Seeks Unpaid Volunteers Despite $740K CEO Hire
The Obama Foundation is recruiting 75-100 unpaid 'Ambassadors' to assist visitors at the new Obama Presidential Center.
Mar. 12, 2026
Chicago City Council Debates Subminimum Wage for Tipped Workers
Proposed pause on eliminating subminimum wage could lead to another mayoral veto
Mar. 12, 2026
Chicago City Council Committee Blocks Ward-Level Video Gambling Bans
Ordinances to ban video gambling machines in six wards were decisively defeated, breaking with tradition of aldermanic prerogative.
Mar. 11, 2026
Chicago Board of Education Probes Alleged Leaks to Media
Board president threatens to "out" leakers and force their resignation amid superintendent search turmoil.
Mar. 10, 2026
Obama Presidential Center Seeks Volunteers for June Opening
The foundation is recruiting 75-100 local ambassadors to help welcome visitors to the new facility.
Mar. 10, 2026
Chicago Mayor Proposes New Polling Place Protections in Honor of Rev. Jesse Jackson
The "Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance" aims to safeguard elections and election workers.
Mar. 10, 2026
Chicago Mayor Joins Podcasters on West Side Tour
Brandon Johnson discusses Bears stadium, healthcare, and forming a mayors' coalition
Mar. 9, 2026
Chicago School Board Members May Get Paid Under New Bill
Advocates say compensation could broaden representation as board transitions to fully elected body.
Mar. 9, 2026
Obama Presidential Center Opens After Decade of Planning
The new center in Chicago's Jackson Park neighborhood aims to celebrate the "power of hope and change".
Mar. 8, 2026
Obama Presidential Center's Grand Opening Celebrations to Begin in June
The new museum and public space honoring the Obamas will open to the public after a dedication ceremony.
Mar. 8, 2026
Obama Presidential Center in Chicago to Open on June 19
The highly anticipated center will welcome the public after a dedication ceremony on June 18.
Mar. 8, 2026
Obama Presidential Center's Grand Opening Celebrations to Begin in June
The museum and public gathering space honoring the Obamas will open to the public on June 19, 2026 after years of planning and controversy.
