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As the heads of the FBI, Douglas DePodesta, and the Chicago Police Department, Larry Snelling, are leaving their post, there is now a new concern about how that could make the city less safe.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Another Monday in Chicago and another politician flirting with a run for mayor. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ campaign released two new commercials on Monday, highlighting his focus on modernizing the office as he seeks reelection to his current post in November. The timing is impossibl

The measure comes as Illinois policymakers continue debating ways to keep the Bears from relocating future stadium plans outside the state.

A person has died after they went missing while swimming in Chicago’s northern suburbs on Monday night. According to the Fox Lake Fire Protection District, a group of friends was out boating at Myers Bay on Pistakee Lake, which is located in the Chain O’ Lakes, when they decided to go swimming on Monday afternoon.

As the 2027 race for Mayor of Chicago heats up, a man who’s been around city government for the better part of four decades is chiming in on the race. Paul Vallas served as Budget Director under Mayor Richard M. Daley, he was also the CEO of Chicago Public Schools. Vallas also led school districts in Philadelphia and N

It’s unclear what led to a violent confrontation on Chicago’s Lakefront Trail over the weekend, with video showing that fight near North Avenue Beach. Multiple videos of the incident were posted to social media, with witness Omar Salaymah telling NBC Chicago he observed the scene near the boat launch at the beach on Su

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Wicker Park neighbors are posting flyers after convicted kitten killer Thomas Martel was released from custody. Martel received credit for more than 1,000 days on electronic monitoring and began Mandatory Supervised Release the same day he entered prison. Animal advocates are launching the Shelly’s Law Coalition to pus

The first of 13 public hearings on proposed Illinois Tollway rate increases is scheduled for Monday evening, giving residents and stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback on a plan the Tollway says is needed to fund a 15-year, $26.5 billion infrastructure program.

While fans packed the Windy City Smokeout on Friday night to see Lainey Wilson , the famous country artist was also exploring the city’s food scene both inside and outside the festival grounds. Before headlining the event beneath a stunning pink Chicago sky, Lainey was spotted enjoying lunch at Miru, located inside the