A Fresh Gust for the Windy City
The latest politics coverage from Chicago and Chicagoland.
Chicago operates under a unique governance structure that concentrates unusual power in the mayor's office, making it the only major American city where the mayor both presides over the City Council and holds veto authority, according to an analysis of municipal government structures.
Illinois taxpayers will see significant changes to their federal tax returns following the passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which raised the state and local tax deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for most filers.
Over 400 advocates gathered at Chicago Food Depository to demand stronger protections from federal immigration enforcement in communities of color.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposal to fully fund Illinois' $143 billion pension shortfall by 2048 meets resistance from organized labor and Senate President Don Harmon.
Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia could reclaim the closer role after impressing coaches during winter workouts, as the team sorts out bullpen roles before spring training.
Downtown Alderman Brendan Reilly takes on 16-year incumbent Toni Preckwinkle in March 17 Democratic primary, targeting property tax system failures.
Nikola Vucevic returns to the United Center in a Boston Celtics uniform to face his former Chicago Bulls teammates for the first time since his trade.
Chicago Public Schools is investigating a parent's complaint that her child's history lesson included a slavery reenactment at a South Side elementary school.
Real estate developer builds early fundraising advantage in Democratic primary to replace longtime Rep. Danny Davis in Chicago's 7th Congressional District race.
Iowa lawmakers introduce stadium funding bill aimed at luring the Chicago Bears away from Soldier Field, though the team remains focused on Chicago-area options.
Volunteer lawyers help thousands of Chicago drivers restore licenses suspended for unpaid fines, breaking a cycle that traps low-income residents without transportation.
Northwestern University is investigating hate symbols found on its Evanston campus, the latest bias incident at Chicago-area universities this year.
Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney won the NFL's Protector award for outstanding pass protection in his first season with the team after signing from Kansas City.
Congressional Democrats demand 10 ICE reforms before agreeing to fund DHS, including limits on workplace raids and arrests at schools, affecting Chicago enforcement.
Loop building owners plan $25M atrium renovation at Harry Weese-designed 1 North Wacker Drive tower to attract tenants in competitive downtown office market.
New study reveals 75% of Chicago's independent music venues operate at a loss, threatening cultural anchors in neighborhoods from Wicker Park to Logan Square.
An 86-year-old woman's death brings Chicago's cold-related fatalities to nine this winter as shelter capacity struggles to meet demand during sub-zero temperatures.