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The unofficial subtitle of A Very Real City — Steve James' long, interesting portrait of Chicago — is “The American City at the Crossroads.” The subtitle…

CNN — Protective fencing has been up, street closures have begun, and local and federal law enforcement officials say Chicago is prepared as Democrats begin arriving…

Yes, many Chicago voters swung to the right in this election, but more of them did not show up to vote blue.A large portion of the…

A Democratic elected official was arrested in Chicago after causing a three-car pileup and making inappropriate comments about the arresting officer's penis. The incident was first…

When he came to Chicago from Ireland in 1998 and opened the Irish Oak Pub on Clark Street near Wrigley Field, Billy Lawless encountered something unexpected.Dozens…

As Republicans prepare to take control of the White House and Senate in January, all eyes are on the House of Representatives, where several key elections…

President-elect Donald Trump has delivered one of the best Republican showings in Illinois in recent memory, with several key trends driving the progress. While Vice President…

From schools to banks to post offices and more: What's actually open and closed on Election Day in Illinois? Election Day is a state holiday for…

An advice column where Chicagoans can ask questions about how to navigate life transitions, relationships, family, finance, and more. Dear Ismail,What's the best advice you can…

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled details behind a proposed property tax increase in his 2025 budget speech on Wednesday, reversing a key campaign promise as coronavirus…