Mayor Johnson's picked Board of Education president criticized for anti-Seitic social media posts; Masked crew violentle robbed jewelry stores; Barrington installing pedestrian safety gates, and more.

Drastically cut food expenses by using the viral 6-to-1 Grocery Method, Mayor Johnson reveals his budget proposal for next year and things you can do to hold down the cost of college.

Chicago White Sox to hire Texas Ranger coach to be new manager; Indiana police warn of fraud Taylor Swift ticket scam; One teen shot after dispute in Naperville, and more.

Also in the news: Nearly 40 years after being arrested for a crime he didn't commit, a Gage Park man is suing the city of Chicago and Chicago police; City workers demand promised raises from Johnson Administration; and leadership changes are on the way for another city agency. Photo credit Tim Boyle Newsmakers

Avoiding the label of ugly American when on a trip overseas, celebrating Halloween in the workplace and exploring the possibilities of a "baby moon" a last hurrah trip before a child arrives.

20-year-old woman hit by gunfire inside her apartment from block away; Chicago Animal Care and Control reducing hours, and more.

Chicago pilot program uses automated cameras to ticket illegally parked cars; Polar Express train will run in Elgin, and more.

A preview of the busy week ahead on Wall Street, immersive entertainment company Cosm has reached a deal with the NFL to broadcast league games and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.

Two men facing battery charges after funeral service ended in brawl with CPD; 39-year-old man shot possibly due to his faith, and more.

Education analyst says school district has inequities; New study looks at men and heart health; Michelin star taco stand coming to Wicker Park, Fulton Market, and more.