Warren wants the lakefront, but fans will come wherever the Bears build, so do it in a place with rare potential ...

Scott Goodman of Farpoint Development hasn't met with the Bears about his plan for a lakefront Bronzeville dome, but he's ...

Two current council members, Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) and Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) are not seeking reelection and only one ...

Previous offices held: Shields Township Precinct Committeeman; president of local organizations; City appointments: Library ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson has made weekly rounds with Chicago’s Black media outlets and embarked on a “Faith in Government” tour this year, arenas where he’s evidently felt more comfortable antagonizing ...

The fur ban ordinance was an effort to fight animal cruelty, but opponents say it would have closed historic Chicago ...

Find yourself the least popular politician in state history and need to pay for clout? Pass an $830 million bond deal with no payments on the principal for 20 years.

Another holiday is in the books, a good time to reflect on what St. Patrick’s Day has meant for those of Irish descent in Chicago.

Dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day started with a simple idea hatched by two influential friends in the ...

Dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day started with a simple idea hatched by two influential friends in the 1960s.

“Stephen M. Bailey had the idea when one of his ... native and longtime friend of then-Mayor Richard J. Daley. After his discovery, he gave the mayor a call. Together, the pair started one ...