Illinois state employees found entangled in a web of alleged fraudulent activity related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), unearthing a widespread issue that spans across the breadth of government agencies.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cummings' confirmation to the federal trial bench sets an inspiring landmark for diversity and civil rights advocacy in the legal profession.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias takes a stand to protect freedom of speech by testifying in Senate for the state's anti-book ban law.

Chicago Ethics Board defends its handling of allegations against city Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, raising questions about the accountability of public officials in the city's murky inner workings.

Chicago City Council is on the verge of approving a $25 million payout to two men wrongfully convicted of the murder of a college basketball star, setting a new precedent for police misconduct settlements in the city.

As Chicago's migrant crisis intensifies, the city is being forced to grapple with a skyrocketing price tag and Mayor Johnson's tent city plan, while appealing for state and federal aid.

Allegations of misuse of power and ethical violations against City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin come under the Chicago Ethics Board's scrutiny, adding a twist to the ongoing saga.

Chicago's city officials, including aldermen and the mayor, are set for another pay raise, albeit smaller, but it calls into question the public perception and elected officials' responsibilities during the ongoing inflation crisis. What does this mean for the city?

Browse a roundup of building permits issued in the last week in Chicago.

Browse a roundup of building permits issued in the last week in Chicago.

Browse a roundup of building permits issued in the last week in Chicago.

Browse a roundup of building permits issued in the last week in Chicago.

Browse a roundup of building permits issued in the last week in Chicago.