The Chicago Mayor’s Office accepted hundreds of gifts, including designer handbags, jewelry, and luxury accessories, without publicly reporting them, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Protesters are set to gather in downtown Chicago, Illinois this Saturday for the People's March for Justice, an event organized to oppose President Donald Trump’s agenda. The march will begin at noon at Water Tower Park.
Reports of impending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids under President Donald Trump have caused widespread fear among illegal aliens, leading to a significant drop in foot traffic in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. Known as the "Mexico of the Midwest," the area’s shops and taquerias have seen sales plummet as residents stay indoors to avoid potential encounters with ICE agents.
Four Venezuelan migrants are facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing nearly $5,000 worth of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut in Oak Brook Mall on the afternoon of January 20.
Chicago experienced another weekend of violence under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Johnson (D), with at least 13 people shot, including one fatality.
Less than 12 hours after TikTok was temporarily banned in the U.S., the app was restored, crediting former President Donald Trump for its return. However, in Indiana, proposed legislation could once again restrict access to popular social media platforms for thousands of children.
New York City residents are preparing for a significant winter storm, with a "polar vortex" expected to bring freezing temperatures and up to six inches of snow starting Sunday, according to meteorologists.
Chicago is preparing for a significant drop in temperatures, with highs in the single digits and wind chills plunging to as low as -20°F by early next week.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, former head of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) who oversaw the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been fined $150,000 for violating Illinois' ethics laws.
