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A Chicago morning classic since 1923, Lou Mitchell’s serves fluffy omelets, famous Greek toast, and sweet traditions that ...

A large and growing field of candidates is angling to take out Mayor Brandon Johnson, who is seen as very beatable.

Chicago’s favorite fight song, “Bear Down,” began as bet among songwriters. It ended up being a city’s rallying cry.

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday morning said he would move forward with the alternate budget passed by Chicago City Council on Saturday. Johnson said he would not sign the ...

The Supreme Court blocked — for now — President Donald Trump’s effort to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago over the objections of the state’s Democratic governor in an order Tuesday. In an ...

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The Chicago City Council passed a 2026 city budget during a rare and tension-filled Saturday session, a budget that does not include Mayor Brandon Johnson's controversial corporate head tax proposal.

CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago City Council passed a 2026 city budget during a rare and tension-filled Saturday session, a budget that does not include Mayor Brandon Johnson’s controversial corporate ...

With 11 days left before the deadline, the Chicago City Council signed off on a spending plan on Friday, the first step to passing the 2026 budget. In a rare move, a majority of council members banded ...