University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos challenged protestors for building tent city “encampments” on the school’s campus, calling their actions “a way of using force of a kind rather than reason to persuade others.” Read more…

The number of arrests in Chicago has increased to 12,322 in the first quarter of 2024, compared to previous quarter's 10,465. Read more…

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson marked International Workers’ Day by reflecting on the significant achievements made by Chicago's working people during his first year in office. The Mayor emphasized the vital role of workers in the city, stating, "Working families are the beating heart of Chicago."Acknowledging the dedication of Chicago's workforce, Mayor Johnson expressed immense pride in representing and serving the city's workers and families. He highlighted his administration's unique focus on prioritizing workers, making it the first of its kind in Chicago's modern... Read more…

Cook County Economic Development Advisory Committee Sub-committee on Financial Tools and Incentives will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. Read more…

Cook County Board of Commissioners Business and Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, April 16 Read more…

The Jewish United Fund’s Jane Charney demanded that Chicago Public Schools clamp down on the sit-ins. “This hypocritical and selective enforcement of campus rules and capitulation to mob rule sends a clear message to Jewish students and their families that our safety and our ability to be present at our schools in the fullness of our identity is not important.”

The Pretrial Success Act, a bill filed this legislative session, would direct $15 million to community organizations around the state to provide voluntary services to people awaiting trial, from clinical behavioral and health services to transportation, child care, and case management in order to improve their odds of success.

"The Bears have a job to do to convince lawmakers in Springfield that this is a worthwhile thing to do," state Rep. Kam Buckner said.

David Gates erroneously claimed a homestead exemption on the property while living in Chicago, effectively shorting revenue for Indiana schools. It’s an exemption which is reserved for those living in a house they own.

Twenty-four-year Quaker Oats employee Troy Hollingsworth of Chrisman doesn't know what he's going to do next after losing his job at Quaker. The unexpected Danville plant closure and layoff of approximately 510 employees also wasn't good timing, Hollingsworth said, with his recent purchase of a home.