Mar. 27, 2026
Chicago Residents Reject Mayor's Minimum Wage Hike
City Council votes to pause further increases to tipped worker minimum wage amid business closures and job cuts.
Mar. 27, 2026
Elgin Council Delays Vote on Inclusivity Ordinance
City staff given 60 days to refine sweeping proposal on immigration, language access, and more
Mar. 22, 2026
Chicago's Debt Crisis Fueled by Left-Wing Mayor, Warns Expert
Illinois Policy Institute analyst says Chicago's debt service eats up 40% of budget, leaving little for actual services.
Mar. 21, 2026
Crest Hill, Lockport Township Mourn Loss of Longtime Public Servant
Judith A. Batusich served the community in various roles for over 30 years before retiring in 2011.
Mar. 21, 2026
Chicago Transit Authority sues over halted federal construction funding
Lawsuit targets $2 billion in commuter rail expansion funding stopped by Trump administration last fall
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. 21, 2026
Des Plaines Mayor Touts City's Progress in Annual Address
Mayor Andrew Goczkowski highlights investments, new businesses, and public safety improvements in State of the City speech.
Mar. 21, 2026
Carbondale Council Delays Vote on Camping Ban After Backlash
Dozens of residents spoke out against the proposed ordinance during a heated city council meeting.
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. 13, 2026
Wayne County Board Approves Appointments, Supports Initiatives
Board meeting covers community programs, public safety, and agriculture
Mar. 13, 2026
Paris's Green Transition Endures as New Mayor Takes Office
Despite some opposition, the environmental policies championed by outgoing Mayor Anne Hidalgo are likely to continue under her successor.
Mar. 13, 2026
Peoria Treasurer Patrick Nichting to Retire After Over a Decade in Office
Nichting has served as Peoria's Treasurer since 2009 and previously held a City Council seat.
Mar. 12, 2026
Chicago City Council Debates Subminimum Wage for Tipped Workers
Proposed pause on eliminating subminimum wage could lead to another mayoral veto
