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Critic of embattled Dolton, Illinois mayor sees business destroyed by ‘suspicious’ fire: officials
Illinois authorities are investigating a "suspicious" fire that destroyed a local business belonging to a vocal critic of an ...
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Chicago hasn’t seen an April with fewer murders since 1962
The city appears on pace to hit Mayor Johnson’s 2025 goal: fewer than 500 murders for the first time in a decade.
Trump targets sanctuary cities like Chicago with new orders: 'This administration already has it in for us'
The three executive orders signed Monday are the latest effort to crack down on immigration and target sanctuary cities — and ...
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Chicago mayor donned keffiyeh for Arab Heritage Month event, sparking outcry from Jewish groups
The Chicago chapter of the Council on American–Islamic Relations posted a picture of Johnson with its executive director, ...
Bill could end Gary airport bi-state pact, stuns mayor who cites loss of revenue
Without explanation, the Republican-controlled General Assembly approved the termination of a bi-state alliance that’s pumped ...
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Violent Crime Down In Chicago, Matching National Trend, City Leaders Say
Mayor Brandon Johnson and police Supt. Larry Snelling said city and department initiatives — like a robbery task force — have ...
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Outgoing West Chicago mayor saluted in emotional farewell
Ruben Pineda's final city council meeting as the mayor of West Chicago was an emotional occasion. The 13-year mayor and four ...
Revised teen curfew proposal poised for Council committee approval — over Mayor Johnson's objections
The plan aims to stop large groups of young people summoned by social media from assembling in the downtown area in ...