Mike Quigley will hold a Saturday kickoff to formally begin his campaign for Chicago mayor, putting a budget‑first message and pension reform at the center of the race.

DeKalb's council voted to migrate its license‑plate readers to Flock Safety under a two‑year, $27,500 agreement, prompting privacy concerns from residents.

Mayor Brandon Johnson pledged to enforce Chicago’s short‑term rental rules and target unregistered listings after local reporting showed a surge in some neighborhoods. His post signals tighter oversight of platforms and repeat violators.