Politics

The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.

FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the latest news coming out of City Hall regarding the 2026 city budget.

The White House is keeping details close, but President Trump is expected to reflect on his first year in office and outline plans on the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy.

The University of Chicago's project on security and threats has been tracking political violence and the group's director Robert Pape joins us again.

Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.

Illinois will officially make cocktails to-go permanent, and the restaurant industry is weighing in. The CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association joins us to explain why this change matters for businesses still struggling to recover after the pandemic.

State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and alders were meeting at City Hall on Tuesday as tensions rise over budget proposals.

Rob Reiner was a film legend and a well-known political activist. Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were found dead in their home on Sunday night and their son, Nick, is in custody for the alleged murders.

Self-driving taxi cabs -- they're operating in a handful of American cities but not Chicago, yet.

Beat Kitchen owner Robert Gomez is suing the city, alleging his Riverwalk license was not renewed due to racial discrimination, despite being the most qualified applicant under city rules.

The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.