Indiana redistricting bill fails in Senate, as lawmakers reject new Republican-favored congressional map The Indiana Senate voted 31-19 to defeat a mid-census redistricting map Thursday, ending a monthslong effort by the Trump administration to shift Indiana’s congressional districts.

The Indiana Senate voted down the proposed map, which would have split the 1st District, currently held by U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, into two, and the 7th District, currently held by U.S. Rep. André Carson, D-Indianapolis, into four districts.

Report: Cook County should revamp property tax breaks for businesses Cook County’s system to give property tax breaks to businesses is set to expire in two years, and Board President Toni Preckwinkle is looking to revamp the program.

Cook County’s system to give property tax breaks to businesses is set to expire in two years, and Board President Toni Preckwinkle is looking to revamp the program that has already shifted billions of dollars in tax levies into the wallets of homeowners and other property owners.

CTA board vacancy an opportunity for Mayor Brandon Johnson before he loses mayoral control of transit agency A vacancy on the CTA’s board of directors could give Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson a chance to exert some control over the transit agency’s future.

CTA board vacancy an opportunity for Mayor Brandon Johnson before he loses mayoral control of transit agency

Federal judge rules Cook County tax sale system unconstitutional After a group of homeowners filed suit claiming Cook County’s tax sale process robbed them of home equity, a federal judge has ruled the current system unconstitutional.

Three years after a group of homeowners and community organizations filed suit claiming the county’s tax sale robbed them of their home equity, a federal judge has ruled the current system unconstitutional.

Mayor Brandon Johnson calls aldermanic budget plan ‘incomplete assignment’ Mayor Brandon Johnson castigated the 26 aldermen, and said if they are so confident in their counterproposal to his $16.6 billion spending plan for next year, then prove it.

Speaking at a City Hall news conference, the mayor castigated the slim City Council majority and said that if those 26 aldermen are so confident in their counterproposal to his $16.6 billion spending plan for next year, then prove it.

Naming their station wagon Magnum is the most Dodge thing ever. For when you want to get in a bit of drag racing after picking the kids up from school, the Hemi V-8 Magnum.

Downtown alderman wants teen curfew compromise after meetup shootings Downtown Ald. Brian Hopkins plans to push his ordinance again after eight people were shot and a 14-year-old boy was killed in two incidents linked to a large youth meetup.

The lead backer of the Chicago City Council’s push to grant police the power to declare curfews on teens anywhere, anytime says he plans to float a compromise to Mayor Brandon Johnson following a mass shooting and another fatal shooting he believes could have been prevented.

Former Chicago inspector general has no remorse after fine for leaking report on botched implosion The Chicago Board of Ethics fined former Inspector General Joe Ferguson $5,000 for sharing a report that blasted the city for an implosion that left Little Village coated in dust.

But despite the hefty fine, former inspector general Joe Ferguson is making no apologies for shedding light on the failed April 2020 demolition of the old Crawford coal-fired power plant’s massive smokestack.

Chicago officials ease capacity limit for Christkindlmarket; organizers say cap remains unsustainable Chicago city officials on Monday agreed to increase Christkindlmarket’s space restriction by nearly 1,000, bringing the amended capacity limit up to 2,500 people.

Chicago officials ease capacity limit for Christkindlmarket; organizers say cap remains unsustainable

Humbled by personal tragedy, Republican Darren Bailey resumes his quest for Illinois governor Two months after four family members died in a helicopter crash, Darren Bailey is rebuilding his life and his campaign for the GOP nomination for Illinois governor.

Humbled by personal tragedy, Republican Darren Bailey resumes his quest for Illinois governor

Who’s to blame for this year’s property tax bills? Finger-pointing and opportunism abound. Within days, the metastasizing debate over who was responsible for the rising tax burden collided with deepening ideological rifts in Chicago and Cook County.

Within days, the metastasizing debate over who was responsible for the rising tax burden collided with deepening ideological rifts in Chicago and Cook County.

Cook County budget for 2026 holds line on taxes and fees, prepares for federal cuts Like the last several years, the 2026 budget does not include any layoffs or new taxes, fines or fees. The county has not raised its base property tax levy in nearly three decades.

The Cook County Board swiftly approved a $10.12 billion budget for 2026 on Thursday.

Like the last several years, the 2026 budget does not include any layoffs or new taxes, fines or fees.

Illinois National Guard housed at state site as questions about Trump deployment costs grow Gov. JB Pritzker has allowed federalized Illinois National Guard troops to use the training area in Marseilles as precise costs for the Guard deployments remains a moving target.

Illinois National Guard housed at state site as questions about Trump deployment costs grow

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Multiple people shot on State Street outside Chicago Theatre: Police As many as five people were shot just outside the Chicago Theatre in the Loop late Friday night, according to Chicago police.

As many as five people were shot just outside the Chicago Theatre in the Loop late Friday night, according to Chicago police.

Cook County budget for 2026 holds line on taxes and fees, prepares for federal cuts Like the last several years, the 2026 budget does not include any layoffs or new taxes, fines or fees. The county has not raised its base property tax levy in nearly three decades.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle won swift approval of her $10.12 billion 2026 budget on Thursday, calling its passage a protection against President Donald Trump’s cuts.

Gov. JB Pritzker meets pope in Rome, discussing Trump’s Chicago immigration crackdown Pope Leo discussed with Pritzker their shared concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement practices in Chicago.

Gov. JB Pritzker meets pope in Rome, they discuss Trump Chicago immigration crackdown

Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts Sinking Loop office values fuel spike in Chicago residential bills, especially on South, West sides, report shows.

Chicago homeowners are being walloped with a record property tax hike, with some of the city’s poorest neighborhoods absorbing the steepest increases even as downtown office owners see their bills fall, according to data from the Cook County treasurer’s office.
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House admonishes Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García over ballot maneuver as most Democrats defend Chicago congressman Twenty-three Congressional Democrats — including two from Illinois — joined with Republicans in favoring a resolution admonishing U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García for using old-school tactics to clear…

House admonishes Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García over ballot maneuver as most Democrats defend Chicago congressman

Person of interest questioned after woman set on fire on CTA train, police said A person of interest was questioned Tuesday afternoon after a woman was set on fire Monday night on a Blue Line train, Chicago police said.

Police suspect the person in custody for Monday night’s attack is the same man who poured an unknown substance on City Hall over the weekend and lit it on fire, according to an arrest report obtained by the Tribune.

A ‘Loop puncher’ sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated battery, burglary A Blue Island man featured in “Loop puncher” videos that went viral on social media has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for crimes related to the attacks, Cook County court records sh…

‘Loop puncher’ sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated battery, burglary

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s head tax plan defeated in council committee vote Monday’s defeat is a clear signal the mayor’s $21-per-employee monthly tax on larger companies is in danger of not getting the council support it needs.

Aldermen voted down Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 budget in a Monday committee vote, a historic display of rebellion against the freshman mayor who has been struggling to shore up support for his controversial head tax.

Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts Sinking Loop office values fuel spike in Chicago residential bills, especially on South, West sides, report shows.

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Man charged in 2004 Chicago Gold Coast murder, after police say he fled to Peru Police said the offender, David Barklow, fled the country in late 2019 and was extradited Friday and charged with felony first degree murder.

Chicago police have announced charges against a man they say fled to South America during an investigation into a 2004 Gold Coast murder.

US Sen. Dick Durbin says controversial shutdown vote could highlight partisan divisions on health care Illinois’ retiring senior senator also acknowledged backing a Republican-led measure ending the nation’s longest government shutdown could exacerbate divisions between Democratic Party progre…

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin acknowledged Friday that his vote, along with a small number of Democrats, to back a Republican-led measure ending the nation’s longest government shutdown last week could exacerbate divisions between party progressives and moderates.

Key alderman warns Mayor Brandon Johnson a vote on budget ‘premature’ Ald. Pat Dowell told reporters she advised Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration not to proceed with a budget vote in her Finance Committee.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Finance Committee chair delivered a public warning this week against his plans to forge ahead with the first vote on his 2026 budget, targeting his controversial head tax as a nonstarter with her.

Only 2.5% on list of 614 ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ arrestees had criminal histories, DOJ records show Meanwhile, the other 598 people on the list had no listed criminal history at all.

DEVELOPING: The DOJs own data, provided as part of an ongoing lawsuit, appeared to show only about 2.5% of 614 people arrested by ICE on immigration violations in the Chicago area before Oct. 7 had criminal histories
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Chicago police release redacted video of ICE Brighton Park shooting The Chicago Police Department on Friday released 13 heavily redacted body camera videos depicting the initial response to a crash and shooting in Brighton Park involving federal immigration agents …

The Chicago Police Department on Friday released 13 heavily redacted body camera videos depicting the initial response to a crash and shooting in Brighton Park involving federal immigration agents that ended in tear gas.
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DoorDash to pay $18M to settle Chicago lawsuit over alleged deceptive pandemic business practices The lawsuit alleged DoorDash leveraged soaring demand for delivery by marking up menu items, listing restaurants on the platform without consent and adding a $1.50 “Chicago Fee.”

DoorDash to pay $18M to settle Chicago lawsuit over alleged deceptive pandemic business practices

Federal judge to hold permanent injunction hearing on use of force by immigration agents before next spring A federal judge on Thursday said she will hold a hearing on a permanent injunction to limit the use of force by federal immigration agents ahead of any potential future enforcement mission.

A federal judge on Thursday said she will hold a hearing on a permanent injunction to limit the use of force by federal immigration agents ahead of any potential future enforcement mission.

MLS owners vote to shift the season to a July-to-May calendar starting in 2027 Major League Soccer owners voted to shift the league’s season to a late-summer-to-spring calendar in 2027, bringing it more in line with its international counterparts.

MLS owners voted to shift the league’s season to a late-summer-to-spring calendar in 2027, bringing it more in line with its international counterparts.

League play would kick off in mid- to late July, with the playoffs and championship taking place in May.