Chicago posts 7th largest population increase in nation, part of a growth spurt that also lifted many suburbs
Chicago added 22,164 residents between mid-2023 and mid-2024, new estimates from the U.S. Census show.
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3 CTA board members join calls for nationwide search for new leader
17th Ward Ald. David Moore defended Johnson's rumored pick for CTA president and told board members not to be a "backbiting snake."
Wrigleyville alderman wants more transparency from vacation rentals like Airbnb
It's needed to address problems like parties getting out of control or an influx of such units taking up housing, Ald. Bennett Lawson said.
Swath of Lincoln Yards site, still mostly empty 6 years after winning City Council approval, could be sold
JDL Development is assessing the feasibility of buying the 53-acre site's northern half, which developer Sterling Bay surrendered to lender Bank OZK.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s second year found him fighting unexpected battles
As Mayor Brandon Johnson marks two years in office, some of the thorniest issues have come from unexpected fronts: education and Chicago's political left.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on the record: The full Tribune interview as he hits 2 years in office
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down Wednesday for a wide-ranging interview with City Hall reporters Alice Yin and Jake Sheridan. Here is the full transcript.
Mayor Brandon Johnson plan to spur affordable housing with public money passes council
The policy to use city cash to help finance housing construction could set an example for other locales seeking to build affordable homes amid waning federal support.
Mayor Brandon Johnson defends deal on Columbus statues
With the new deal, Mayor Brandon Johnson now holds responsibility for ending the long-running statue standoff, but urged focus on other issues facing the city.
Teen curfew vote delayed, alderman praises Mayor Brandon Johnson’s listening efforts
The clock is ticking for supporters of the curfew measure to pass it to give police added power to deal with teen takeovers that are more common during summer months.
Mayor Brandon Johnson taps former City Hall official to lead Department of Aviation
Mike McMurray, president of transportation and infrastructure at Wight & Company, will serve as aviation commissioner in Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration.