The new budget for Chicago is now in effect and while some tax changes won't begin right away, others have already arrived. Beginning at the start of the new year were things like a 15 cent tax per ...

Expert Austin Berg warns Chicago's 'pay later' debt culture under Mayor Brandon Johnson is alarming markets, with a $1B ...

CHICAGO, January 7, 2026 — Local political powerhouse Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV is launching a brand new political show, “The Point,” hosted by Political Editor Tahman Bradley, on Monday, January 26th ...

If you thought 2025 was wild and woolly in the world of politics and government, just wait. The year 2026 promises even more. Control of and maybe big changes in Chicago’s much derided property-tax ...

Rep. Mike Quigley has a primarily election coming up in two months as he seeks another term in Congress, but he’s also planning another run for office. Quigley confirmed to NBC News that he intends to ...

On the debut of WGN-TV’s new nightly political show, “The Point,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Political Editor Tahman Bradley for an exclusive interview. Mayor Johnson reacted to new ...

CARBONDALE — A special presentation, featuring screenings of a powerful documentary about Black political organizing and influence within the Chicago Democratic political machine, is coming to ...