Chicago Mayor Touts O'Hare's Record Traffic Amid Push for Progressive Revenue Amidst $1.1 Billion Budget Shortfall
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson touts the city as both business and worker-friendly, highlighting record airport activity and tourism while addressing a major budget shortfall with progressive revenue strategies.
Major Roadwork on Near West Side Reroutes Chicago Traffic, Halsted Street Closed for 17-Month Project
Major roadwork on Chicago's Near West Side has begun, closing Halsted Street at Chicago Avenue for 17 months for upgrades to the Chicago Avenue Bridge and Halsted Street Viaduct. Detours are in place.
Texas Democrats Flee to Illinois in Protest of Trump-Backed GOP Redistricting Plan
Texas House Democrats fled to Illinois to avoid a vote on a redistricting plan favoring Republicans, causing a standoff with GOP leaders who threaten consequences for their absence. The move has wider implications for national partisan politics.
Downtown Aurora Building Crumbles, Prompting Evacuation and Street Closure on East Galena Boulevard
Residents evacuated after bricks fell from an Aurora, Illinois, building facade. No injuries reported, but the incident caused street closures and affected local businesses. The Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.
Chicago Police Issue Urgent Search for Missing Teen Sara Akhlas Last Seen on West 71st Street
Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 15-year-old Sara Akhlas, last seen on West 71st Street. She has brown eyes, black hair, and is 5'2". The public is urged to contact authorities with any information.












