Raghuram Rajan, University of Chicago professor and former IMF chief economist, says the economy has held up well and has ...

A potential veto of Chicago’s 2026 budget by Mayor Brandon Johnson could trigger the Windy City's first-ever municipal shutdown. Johnson reportedly rebuked the budget passed by council over the ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is an AccuWeather Alert Wednesday morning for possible blowing snow during the morning commute, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said. On Tuesday, rain will spread ...

If you have trouble keeping your cat out of the bathroom sink or your dog out of the toilet, a water fountain could be the solution. And if you’re a busy pet parent, an automatic pet feeder could help ...

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Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. The Eater Awards shine a spotlight on the restaurants and chefs who are ...

CHICAGO — With one month left in the year, Chicago is on track to have the lowest number of annual murders in more than a decade. Newly released crime numbers show 390 people were murdered through the ...

The Chicago city budget that Mayor Brandon Johnson has put forward for 2026 offers a clear window into his mayoralty. Beneath the technical language and spreadsheets lies a simple reality: it is ...

Seven people, ages 13 to 17 were shot at a downtown gathering by the Chicago Theatre. A second shooting left a man dead and another teenager in serious condition. By Francesca Regalado and Jonathan ...

The shootings occurred after the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony. A 14-year-old is dead and 8 others were injured in a pair of shootings in downtown Chicago on Friday night, police said.

Property taxes in the Windy City are freezing over, and one Chicago city leader is making a plea for brands and businesses to bring back their headquarters and alleviate homeowners’ frostbite. "The ...