Chicago is in a bit of a pickle. The city's top money manager is leaving, and the mayor is talking about possible job cuts. This is all happening after a recent budget showdown. The mayor, Brandon Johnson, is trying to stay positive about finding a new finance chief, but he's also warning that layof
Chicago is seeing fewer murders than it has in over half a century. In 2024, there were 587 murders, but last year that number dropped to 416. That's a big drop, nearly 30%. It's the lowest number since 1965. Other crimes like shootings, robberies, and assaults also went down. Shootings dropped by 3
Chicago's schools faced big problems this year. Immigration crackdowns made students and families scared. Many Latino schools saw fewer kids showing up. A false alarm about immigration agents even caused panic at one school. Later, when the government started Operation Midway Blitz, schools had to s
Chicago is in for a weather rollercoaster this Sunday. The day kicked off with strong thunderstorms in the western parts of the state, with Peoria and its surroundings under a severe thunderstorm warning around 9:30 a. m. The Chicago area, particularly south of Interstate 80, is on alert for severe
Chicago's environmental challenges are not just statistics. They are a part of daily life for many residents. A recent project gave 14 people disposable cameras to capture these realities. Over a year, they took photos showing how pollution and other environmental issues affect their neighborhoods.
Chicago is in for a cloudy and rainy Christmas this year. Forget about a white Christmas. The weather will be grey and gloomy instead. The city will see lots of clouds over the next few days. Christmas Eve will be in the mid-40s, with light rain and drizzle expected in the afternoon. The gloomy w
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some big moves recently. He's decided to go ahead with a different budget that the City Council approved. This budget doesn't include a tax on big companies. Even though Johnson didn't sign it, the budget will still become official in a few days. Johnson mad
Chicago's sports scene took center stage this week, with the Bears making headlines both on and off the field. The team hinted at a possible move to Northwest Indiana, citing concerns over financial backing for their planned Arlington Heights stadium. Meanwhile, the Bears are gearing up for a crucia
Chicago is taking action to beef up security on its public transit system. This move comes after the federal government threatened to cut $50 million in funding if crime rates don't drop. The city has increased the number of police officers and K-9 units on trains and buses. The federal government
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is under fire for its handling of teacher misconduct cases. A child advocate and a former student recently spoke out, urging the school board to take stronger action. Tania Haigh, president of KIDS TOO, a child advocacy group, told board members that the current approach
