Christy George, a top aide to Governor J.B. Pritzker, steps into the role as executive director of the Chicago host committee for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, bringing her expertise in economic development to the forefront.

In the shadow of Chicago's looming budget crisis, the recently signed $29 million deal for migrant base camps is raising questions on how to prioritize limited resources and stirring a long-standing divide between the city's communities.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Economic Security Project announce a partnership to explore the potential of a municipally owned grocery store, aiming to fight food inequity and revitalize disinvested communities.

Chicago City Council advances a groundbreaking proposal that could see tipped workers eventually earn the same minimum hourly wage as all other employees in the city.

The Mellon Foundation announces a $6.8 million grant for the creation of new monuments in Chicago, aiming to represent those who have been historically excluded or underrepresented in the city's narrative.

As Monsanto faces a lawsuit from the City of Chicago for PCB contamination, concerns for environmental justice and public health take center stage.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announces ambitious plans to tackle pollution in Chicago's environmental justice neighborhoods amid a long history of racial segregation and discriminatory land-use practices.

Illinois House Democrats sever connections with Washington, D.C.-based PR firm SKDK after it surfaced that the company had been assisting former House Speaker Michael Madigan, while also supporting one of his accusers on sexual harassment allegations.

As Illinois becomes the first state to eliminate cash bail today, will the new system prove to be more equitable and just?

With Chicago's budget crisis escalating, tensions are mounting as the city attempts to balance between addressing the rising migrant crisis and addressing the needs of local residents.

The revised property transfer tax plan, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign to address the homelessness crisis in Chicago, has taken a step forward, causing a stir among real estate professionals.

A potential $25M settlement between Chicago City Council and two wrongfully convicted men raises questions about the hefty price paid for years of police misconduct and systemic failures.

As Chicago grapples with a mounting budget shortfall, the city's leaders must navigate the migrant crisis, rising homelessness, and growing tensions.