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March 22

Chicago residents unionize to fight possible displacement, rent hikes over Obama Presidential Center

Woodlawn tenants at Chaney Braggs Apartments have formed a union to fight displacement they say is driven by the Obama Presidential Center's arrival.

March 21

Venezuelan migrant arrested after Loyola Chicago student fatally shot near campus

Authorities arrest a Venezuelan migrant following the shooting death of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman, who was killed near campus.

March 21

DAVID MARCUS: Democrat logic: Chicago raises hotel tax ... to attract tourists

Chicago's new hotel tax hike raises room rates to 19% to fund Choose Chicago, but critics argue the move will hurt working-class tourists, not help them.

March 20

Chicago's teetering debt is stark warning left-wing mayor is fueling 'pay later' doom cycle: expert

Expert Austin Berg warns Chicago's "pay later" debt culture under Mayor Brandon Johnson is alarming markets with a $1 billion budget gap and risky bond deals.

March 20

Video shows mother of three confronting alleged squatters after finding two strangers naked in her bed

A Chicago nursing student and mother of three says she found naked squatters in her bed, leaving her traumatized and fearing for her family's safety.

March 20

Slain Loyola Chicago student's family fumes over 'murder,' manhunt for masked gunman in attack near campus

The family of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman demands answers after she was shot and killed near campus in a seemingly random attack.

March 19

Major city hikes hotel tax to nearly 20% as tourism bosses eye future events

Chicago has raised the tourist tax on downtown hotels to 19% to boost tourism marketing efforts. A new district will fund Choose Chicago campaigns and events.

March 19

Masked gunman kills Loyola Chicago college student in shooting near campus; police hunt for suspect

Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman was gunned down near campus in Rogers Park early Thursday. The 18-year-old was walking with friends.

March 17

AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz

Chicago treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lost the Democratic primary for a House seat after AIPAC spent over $4 million in her favor.

March 17

Democrat Patty García gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent

Democrat Patty García glided to her party’s nomination for Illinois Congressional District 4 after a controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent Rep. Jesús “Chuy" García.