Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's family's home destroyed in California wildfires
From former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to a suburban actor who appears on the show "The Bear," ABC7 has heard from people who have family and friends who've lost everything in the wildfires.
Facing Criticism About Fire Response, Mayor of Los Angeles Goes on Defense
Amid pointed questions at a news conference, Karen Bass sought to deflect criticism of the city’s response to the fires.
$33.75 million in settlements proposed in CPD misconduct cases tied to three notorious former officers
City attorneys are recommending settlements in lawsuits tied to former CPD Commander Jon Burge, former Sgt. Ronald Watts, and ...
Breaking Down the Controversy Over LA Mayor Karen Bass and the Wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being out of the country when the devastating wildfires began to ravage ...
Schools cancel classes across parts of the U.S. South as another burst of winter storms move in
Another blast of winter storms is closing schools, snarling flights and putting millions of residents on alert across parts ...
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Roseland Mental Health Clinic Reopens As City Crisis Assistance Expands
The city is also increasing its program enabling mental health professionals to respond to emergency calls, Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Mayor’s Absence Is Considered a Sign L.A. Underestimated Fire Risks
Some residents said Mayor Karen Bass should have canceled her trip to Ghana when weather warnings in Los Angeles grew ...
Brandon Johnson says Chicago ‘should explore’ congestion pricing similar to NYC
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city should look into a plan that mimics that of New York City’s congestion pricing in ...
Donnelley Foundation announces $1.58 million in grants to Chicago arts
The Chicago-based Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation on Thursday announced it had awarded $1.58 million to 59 ...
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's aunt and uncle lost 'everything' in LA wildfires
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot shared a personal connection to the devastation caused by recent wildfires in Los Angeles ...
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How property tax increases became a new third rail in US politics
By allowing costs to soar far beyond the inflation rate, public officials have turned property taxes into a political third ...
Daywatch: Disaster relief funds for Cook County families
Communities in Illinois will receive a portion of $12 billion in federal disaster recovery funds for severe storms and flooding over the last two years, including $426 million for Chicago, $244 ...