A Chicago native, Benita Carol McGrath, née Taman, wrote extensively about growing up in Chicago in her columns and blog ...

Chicago’s 9% amusement tax is about to go up to 10.25% as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $181.6 million in new taxes and fees to support his record $17.1 billion budget for 2025.

While Chicago's 2025 budget doesn't include a $68 ... that will raise another $5 million. An amusement tax increase aimed at streaming services and cable TV, up from 9% to 10.25%, that will ...

Heads up, Illinois residents: the water coming from your faucet may look different. But don't worry, Chicago officials say -- it's all part of a change to how tap water in the area is treated.

Sun-Times file Share A man was wounded in a shooting in Rogers Park on Monday afternoon, Chicago police said. The man, 37, was in a verbal altercation that became physical with another man in the ...

Chicago’s Best Barbecue Restaurants Feast on ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and other smoky delights Chicago's 2024 Michelin Stars, Mapped The latest constellation of the city’s most celebrated r ...

Vacant for years, the site of the former Rocky Glen amusement park in Moosic is for sale for $14 million, according to a real estate listing. The 198 acres off Rocky Glen Road has residential and ...

Unionized workers at Riverview Gardens long-term care home rallied in front of the Civic Centre Monday in the rain over delays in raises and retroactive pay. Nicole Grainger, Unifor Local 127 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two women were killed in a crash on the city's Northwest Side on Sunday, police said. The crash happened at about 12:16 a.m. on Sunday in the 8700-block of W. Irving Park Road ...

CHICAGO – One person has died after being shot in the head while riding in a vehicle in Garfield Park Friday evening. Chicago police said the shooting happened at around 5:15 p.m. in the 3800 ...

Riverview Gate is a community effort established by four women who are calling the structure a "portal where you can come and reflect on the impact Helene had on the community." The structure's ...

Today is Friday, Dec. 13, the 348th day of 2024. There are 18 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 13, 2003, Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces while hiding in a hole under a ...