The settlement approved Monday by a unanimous voice vote would resolve16 police misconduct lawsuits and compensate 17 ...

The Chicago City Council's Finance Committee is expected Monday to consider a settlement of more than $260 million. It would resolve wrongful conviction lawsuits tied to former CPD Detective Reynaldo ...

The Chicago City Council Finance Committee authorized a $260.8 million settlement to address 16 federal lawsuits pertaining ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday vetoed an ordinance that would have made it more difficult for the city to borrow money​, by ...

As a December budget deadline looms, Mayor Brandon Johnson is going in depth on Chicago's debt collection efforts and relief ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a veto late Friday to an ordinance passed by aldermen to require more City Council support ...

The Portage City Council is considering a $60.9 million proposed budget for 2027. The final budget will be less.

Illinois-native Rick Woodworth said "restoring strong financial management," protecting residents' quality of life and water ...

This term the Supreme Court has plans to trampleeven more of our rights. But we, the people, are not powerlessin the face of ...

There's some renewed optimism the Chicago Bears will stay in Illinois and build a new stadium on property they already own in Arlington Heights.

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It’s Banned Book Week, and the banning is badder than ever. Here are a handful of posts to enjoy before we get to this week’s ...