While Chicago wrestles with a $500 million-plus budget shortfall, Mayor Brandon Johnson and 48 alderpeople are set for raises in 2024, according to documents obtained by Block Club. Only two City Council members have opted out of the pay hike.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle discuss their newfound partnership and shared vision for the city and county during a joint interview at the White House.

A detailed look into the puzzling case of missing 59-year-old Nicholas Caluris who was last seen at his Chicago residence.

As the search for Patrick Simmons, 52, of Englewood community expands, the city is reminded of the importance of unity in the face of adversity.

Illinois State Police recently confiscated over 5,000 pounds of cannabis during a traffic stop, marking one of the largest drug seizures in the agency's history. Two men from California were arrested in connection with the bust.

Chicago officers Liakopoulos and Reynoso face trial for a 2022 shooting, challenging police conduct and legal system integrity.

Chicago's residents have recently seen a streak of massive lottery wins, with several multi-million dollar jackpots claimed just this week. Could the Windy City be a hub of fortune?

A 21-year-old man's life was cut short in a horrifying incident in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.

Another victim of gun violence in Chicago was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds, raising concerns over the city's struggle to curb the issue.

Former railroad employee sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining disability benefits while secretly running a tanning salon, unveiling the case's complicated layers and wider implications.

An outbreak of Salmonella at a Chicago taqueria has left 55 people ill and led to multiple lawsuits against the restaurant, health officials continue to investigate the source of the contamination.

A Chicago carjacker receives a six and a half year federal prison sentence after a harrowing high-speed chase.

Naperville steps up to the plate with an exciting free curbside leaf collection program, featuring numerous cycles and eco-friendly alternatives for disposing of leaves this fall.