Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and his aides argued in favor of a grocery tax during a city committee meeting to replace a similar state tax set to end in 2026.

Today in Chicago History: The 606 trail opens for walkers, joggers, scooters, strollers, skateboards and more Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 6, according to the archives.

The Chicago Blues Festival is back in Chicago this weekend, featuring the biggest names in the genre. The free four-day festival kicks off on Thursday in the Bridgeport neighborhood and will be held in Millennium Park on Friday,

A Chicago-based private equity firm - controlled by a member of the family that founded American publishing company Rand McNally - has an "economic interest" in the logistics company involved in a controversial new aid distribution operation in Gaza.

The Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Thursday for their seventh consecutive series victory. At 39-23, they have the second-best record in the majors.

A person was shot and wounded Thursday night in the emergency room of a hospital in the city of Evanston, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, officials said. Evanston police said in a statement that the shooting occurred in the ER of NorthShore Evanston Hospital, located at 2650 Ridge Ave.

The head of the Chicago Federal Reserve says tariffs cast uncertainty over Iowa's economy due to its reliance on agriculture and manufacturing.