Mayor Johnson, city officials looking for ways to close projected $1.2B budget shortfall

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s budget director has said 2026 will be one…

Chicago City Council passes controversial curfew proposal; Mayor Johnson will veto

CHICAGO (WLS) — The Chicago City Council passed a controversial curfew designed…

Chicago City Council approves Anthony Quezada as new 35th Ward alderperson

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago City Council members gathered Monday for a special…

Obamas, Illinois and Chicago leaders share tributes for late former President Jimmy Carter

CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois and Chicago-area leaders reacted Sunday to the death…

Chicago's ShotSpotter program officially expires

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s ShotSpotter program is officially over. Mayor Brandon Johnson…

Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson double down on support for President Biden's reelection bid

CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson…