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For me, this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago means returning to the scene of the crime. To be sure, the crime was not anything committed…

Bills and receipts from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration have raised new questions about lavish spending as the city faces a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall.Documents…

Families and teachers were left reeling Wednesday night after Acero charter school leaders voted during a board meeting to close seven of their 15 schools next…

Some Chicago City Council members are asking Illinois lawmakers to limit the mayor's power over Board of Education appointments amid a massive shake-up that ended with…

Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crowd at the United Center on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. The Democratic…

It's hard to overstate how surprising this moment was for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.Much has been said to WBEZ as aldermen and others react to the…

CHICAGO — On October 4, Free Press Media 2070, Black River Life, and MediaJustice will present the immersive installation Black Future Newsstand at Chicago's Guichard Gallery.…

Election Day is here and former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are still in a close race to cross the Electoral College threshold…

ASpeaking of the complexities of Chicago politics, 43-year-old Councilwoman Maria Hadden was sitting in her car near East Rogers Park, watching a broken-down garbage truck on…

If you're planning to visit a DMV location in Illinois, hours will likely change starting next week. According to Secretary of State Alexei Giannoulias' office, hours…