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A multi-month investigation into the bidding practices of the DuPage County Clerk’s office has concluded. While the report noted “administrative lapses,” investigators found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing or intent to defraud taxpayers.
Floodwaters have begun to recede along the Des Plaines River, but the Fox River is expected to rise for another 48 hours. Emergency crews are on high alert in St. Charles and Elgin, where sandbagging efforts have intensified
Springfield lawmakers have introduced a “sweetened” stadium bill designed to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. The proposal ties state funding for a new lakefront stadium directly to a statewide property tax relief program, hoping to win over skeptical downstate voters.
A former senior aide to the Mayor is under fire following an Inspector General report alleging the use of city influence to secure a job for a family member with a city contractor. The report also highlights unauthorized work performed by the firm at the aide’s private residence.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has formally refused to grant a waiver that would have allowed a key ally of Mayor Johnson to take over the Chicago Housing Authority. The decision is a blow to the administration’s plans for a radical restructuring of public housing
The Chicago Police Department has released 90 seconds of bodycam footage related to the tragic death of Officer Krystal Rivera. The video shows her partner taking cover during a chaotic exchange, raising new questions about tactical responses during high-pressure urban engagements.
Chicago Public Schools announced that all campuses will remain open on May 1st. While the district reached an agreement allowing staff and students to attend citywide labor rallies with prior notice, officials emphasized that classroom instruction must remain a priority for the spring term.
A decade-long effort to digitize the legendary “Aadam Jacobs Collection” has reached a milestone, with 5,000 of his 10,000 concert recordings now available on the Internet Archive. The tapes include rare, never-before-heard sets from 1990s indie legends and a young Nirvana performing at a small Chicago club.
Construction officially began today on the $240 million “Western Works” development at 4435 S. Western Blvd. The mixed-use project is expected to bring over 500 affordable housing units and a massive community health center to the area, marking a significant win for South Side infrastructure.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle gathered at the Cicero Public Library this morning to officially open the city’s largest electric vehicle charging station. The project, a cornerstone of the 2026 “Green Chicago” initiative, aims to eliminate “charging deserts” in the city’s southwest suburbs.
