Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza will make an announcement for the 2026 election on Wednesday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch. She is ...

Artis Restaurant & Lounge in River North is closing its doors for good after a mass shooting outside the business killed four people earlier this month. Read the Chicago restaurant's full statement.

One world issue that’s likely to become a talking point is the Israel-Hamas war, given IL-09 has a highly concentrated Jewish ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was elected on a left-wing agenda. But he is struggling to maintain support while governing, due to his own errors and relentless opposition.

Two big hanging Chicago political questions will get an answer later this morning when Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is expected to announce if she’ll seek a third term in that job — or instead ...

The City Council could vote to override Mayor Johnson’s veto of an ordinance allowing for temporary curfews for teens on ...

Evanston Mayor and former state legislator Daniel Biss’ progressive credentials got a boost this morning with an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in Illinois’ increasingly crowded 9th ...

Aurora residents will get the chance to give feedback about the city directly to Mayor John Laesch through a series of town halls planned across late July and August. The Community Listening and ...

Traffic circles prevent cars from zooming through residential intersections. They may annoy drivers, but they have proven ...

The third and potentially final NASCAR Chicago Street Race made a few firsts during the Fourth of July weekend. Rain stayed ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson will officially present his veto of a curfew ordinance at Wednesday's City Council meeting.

When asked whether it’s important for Atlanta to retain its crown, new Hartsfield-Jackson General Manager Ricky Smith was clear: “ATL is not great because it’s the busiest airport in the world. It’s ...