Aldermen’s historic Chicago budget now reality, but may not be finished product
The City Council passed a budget over Mayor Brandon Johnson's objection, but questions remain, among them, is it more sustainable or only more politically palatable?
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Illinois Democrats criticize Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela and look to block further engagement
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi seeks bill blocking U.S. military funds for Venezuela while U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin blasts the Trump administration's decision to exclude Senate Judiciary Committee from briefing.
Here’s what we learned from top Cook County candidates’ tax returns and ethics filings
The Tribune requested the past four years of tax returns from the Democratic candidates for Cook County Board president and assessor.
As federal health tax credits end, Chicago-area leaders warn about costs to Cook County and Illinois hospitals
Affordable Care Act tax credits are set to expire on Jan. 1, 2026. Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi say the impact will hurt individuals and...
Hundreds of public employees investigated by the state of Illinois improperly took millions in PPP loans
Without naming individuals, the report listed more than 100 state employees who received more than $2.8 million in PPP loans.
Here’s what Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2024 tax returns show
Mayor Brandon Johnson released his most recent tax returns, showing the freshman chief executive remains less wealthy than his predecessors and does not earn outside income.
Property tax workaround will distribute some money to local taxing bodies
Cook County taxing bodies that have waited months to get their cut of property tax revenues will receive a partial payment in the coming days.
Chicago watchdog asks the public what city programs, offices to scrutinize in 2026
Potential projects range from probing how the city manages its cash and street sweeping schedule to whether the blue cart recycling program has improved.
Board of Review hopeful alleges incumbent offered her a job to withdraw
Samantha Steele’s opponent in the race for the Cook County Board of Review has alleged Steele tried to get her to drop out in exchange for a six-figure job in...
Cook County property tax troubles trigger school district losses, reform demands
Cook County suburban school districts are begging to receive their share of property tax revenues in order to to make payroll.