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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.

March 17

Man claiming CIA ties allegedly tries to slit commuter’s throat in unprovoked train attack

Zakir Ibrahim charged with attempted murder after authorities say he tried to slash commuter's throat at Chicago Union Station while claiming to be CIA agent.

March 16

Progressive group appears to advocate for illegal immigrants to be eligible for guaranteed income programs

A progressive group that's pushing for guaranteed income programs also wants to ensure that even illegal immigrants get basic economic protections.

March 14

Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers while Valerie Jarrett makes $740K

The Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as the $850 million Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1 billion economic impact for South Side.