WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the first day of budget hearings at Chicago City Hall.

News deserts are expanding and more newspapers are shutting down, according to Northwestern University's Medill State of Local News report issued Monday.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a Chicago alderperson is suing federal authorities over their arrest by ICE agents at a Chicago hospital.

The Night Ministry was founded in 1976 by a diverse network of congregations on Chicago's north side. Their mission: to provide human connection, housing support, and healthcare to those in need - year round.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports progressive leaders are calling for Mayor Johnson's proposed corporate head tax to be increased to help fund investments in child care.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the former head of Chicago's "Friends of the Parks" has launched a bid for one of three seats on the Cook County Board of Review.

About 50 years later, three Northwestern football players have received long-delayed letterman jackets.

Coach David Braun presented the honors during Homecoming weekend earlier this month.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports state leaders formally opened two new buildings at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.

A new regional campaign is encouraging residents across Chicagoland to “feed the cart” and help revive enthusiasm for recycling.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a new lawsuit led by the city of Chicago against the Trump Administration.