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April 27, 2024

Chicago Bears told to 'pay for their own damn stadium' after proposal has taxpayers footing $2 billion

State officials don't believe that Illinois taxpayers will be up for paying more than $2 billion for the Chicago Bears' new stadium, multiple outlets reported.

April 25, 2024

Chicago’s selective schools grapple with budgets woes due to new equity policy: report

Chicago Public Schools’ new funding formula has impacted the district’s most selective schools due to an “equity-based" formula that prioritizes the district’s underfunded schools.

April 23, 2024

Chicago police release images of suspect wanted in shooting death of Officer Luis Huesca

Police in Chicago are asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect in the Sunday morning shooting death of Officer Luis Huesca.

April 22, 2024

Slain Chicago police officer had gun, car stolen during attack: reports

The Chicago police officer who was shot and killed early while driving home from work had his gun and car stolen during the attack, according to local reports.

April 22, 2024

Female University of Chicago student disarms masked man who tried to rob her on walk home from class: report

A University of Chicago student reportedly disarmed a robbery suspect who approached her on the sidewalk while she walked home from classes and demanded her phone.

April 22, 2024

Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, killed driving home from work: 'Another sad day'

A 30-year-old Chicago police officer was shot and killed early Sunday morning on the city's southwest side while he was driving home from work.

April 19, 2024

WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later

Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.

April 18, 2024

Driver dead after fiery crash into Chicago-area toll plaza

A motorist was killed Thursday after plowing into the Barrington Road Toll Plaza on a Cook County stretch of Interstate 90, according to police.

April 18, 2024

Black Chicago voters rip mayor on extra $70M for migrants as recall petition gathers steam

Chicago voters showed up in force at a City Council meeting on Wednesday to protest Mayor Brandon Johnson’s request for an additional $70 million in taxpayers' funds to be spent on migrants.

April 18, 2024

Justice Department intensifies efforts to combat violent crime with gun intel center, carjacking forces

The U.S. Justice Department is intensifying efforts to reduce violent crime across the country, with a focus on gun violence and carjackings, officials said.