A Chicago tax advisor pleaded guilty to stealing over $1.1 million from clients and faces decades in prison for wire fraud and filing false tax returns.

The article outlines Chicago's plan to invest $230-250 million from new HED bonds into affordable housing, detailing two projects that will create and preserve rental units for low-income families.

Chicago's weather forecast includes sunny skies with potential thunderstorms, highs of 83 degrees today, and a 40% chance of overnight showers. Weekend may see more showers and storms.

A crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago causes a halt to outbound traffic and involves a Level 1 Hazmat situation, with cleanup underway. Traffic backups extend to the Chicago Skyway.

A casino patron in Chicago was robbed at gunpoint by an assailant who then escaped in a white sedan. The incident occurred early April on East Ohio Street.

Chicago's Board of Education passed a strategic plan for CPS focused on creating equitable schools, with unanimous support but facing criticism from the teachers' union.

Jury deliberations continue in the bribery trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza, accused of corrupt dealings with an ally of Speaker Michael Madigan.

Chicago Police charged Rakim Kendall with multiple felonies after he allegedly aimed a gun at officers. No injuries were reported, and his hearing is set for September 18, 2024.

Chicago City Council is poised to vote on an ethics ordinance banning lobbyists from donating to mayoral campaigns, a move supported by Mayor Johnson after initial skepticism.

Kane County officials warn of jury duty scams where fraudsters pose as authorities, threatening arrest for missed jury duty and demanding fines. They advise residents to contact the Jury Commission for confirmation and to report scams.

Gary Bunyard of SoundThinking offered Chicago a 48% cost cut for ShotSpotter use, just before some districts plan to deactivate the system. The city council debates its effectiveness and cost, with a tight deadline for an extension decision.

A CTA bus crash in Chicago's Grand Crossing injured 13, including two children. All victims are in good condition, with the crash specifics still uncertain.

The Mexican community in Chicago is expanding beyond traditional enclaves, impacting demographics and economies as documented by a University of Illinois Chicago study.