Mayor Brandon Johnson agrees to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city policies
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent letters Johnson and the mayors for three other major cities – Boston, Denver, and New York – last week, asking them to testify before the committee and hand over all documents and communications related to their city's sanctuary policies.
Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses Chicago’s 2025 budget amid federal funding threats
Mayor Brandon Johnson held a first of its kind "Lakeside Chat" Tuesday evening, a public but personal conversation about the City of Chicago's fiscal future.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to accept GOP congressman’s invitation to testify on sanctuary city protections
Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress next month as part of a Republican-led House probe into sanctuary cities, his office announced Wednesday. Oversight Committee chair U.S. Rep James Comer,
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plans to testify before Congress on sanctuary cities
Mayor Michelle Wu said Monday she plans to cooperate with a request to testify at a Congressional hearing as part of a federal investigation into sanctuary cities.
Unclear if Mayor Johnson will testify in sanctuary city hearing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is one of four mayors who have confirmed they will travel to Washington, D.C. at the beginning of March to testify on sanctuary cities.
Police searching for man behind nearly 30 burglaries across Chicago's North, Northwest sides
Police released a video of the suspect breaking windows and doors to get inside during the 27 burglaries that took place from ...
Investigators blame 2023 Chicago train crash on high speed limit, brakes and slick tracks
Federal investigators say a high speed limit, a disabled braking system and slippery tracks are to blame for a 2023 Chicago train crash that left dozens of people injured.
Residents call out Chicago officials for 'harmful' display depicting Uncle Sam, Netanyahu as murderers
Chicago residents have been divided by a controversial art display depicting Benjamin Netanyahu and Uncle Sam as murderers, ...
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14-year-old girl carjacked woman in Chicago's South Loop, held her against her will: police
A 14-year-old girl was arrested less than 90 minutes after allegedly carjacking a woman and holding her against her will in ...
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How to watch Connor McDavid vs. Connor Bedard - Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks | Channel, stream, preview
The Oilers are in the second half of a back-to-back as they visited the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. After a rough start ...
Here's the timing of when icy roads could impact Chicago-area travel
Chicago-area residents could face an icy drive home Wednesday. Here's when freezing rain, drizzle could be at its worst.
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Chicago area braces for Winter Weather Advisory; freezing rain, slick roads expected
CHICAGO - A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect Wednesday night, with freezing rain and drizzle possible until midnight ...
Why Chicago, the U.S.'s Busiest Railroad Hub, Is So Vulnerable to Strikes
With $3 trillion in goods traveling through Chicago every year, the city is the busiest rail hub in the U.S. WSJ breaks down ...
Micky Horstman: Chicago’s mayor promised to ‘cut the red tape’ on affordable housing, so why hasn’t he?
There’s been some progress, but Chicago has yet to adopt any of the most meaningful housing reforms. That should change.
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IDOT, ComEd prep for wintry mix headed toward Chicago area
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