A number of Illinois legislators are making it clear that they oppose spending more taxpayer dollars on Chicago unless city ...

Approval of a sprawling River West apartment complex that would create 490 affordable units is being delayed by union demands ...

The Chicago Park District has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed over the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue. While a judge still needs to sign off on the deal, plans are set to move the ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stopped by WBEZ’s studios on May 1, 2025 to answer Chicago residents’ questions.

Johnson, the city's top official, will join WBEZ live for “Ask the Mayor.” It’s your chance to ask him questions about what ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson advocates for Illinois to eliminate the state's flat income tax for a progressive income tax.