Chicago City Wire

Fall veto session canceled for Illinois legislature after members voiced concerns over COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Nov 24, 2020

The fall veto session for the Illinois legislature was canceled this week after the majority of members voiced preferring to postpone the session to a later date with rising concerns over COVID-19.

Cook County state's attorney candidate O'Brien accuses incumbent of misusing power

By Elle Johnson | Sep 29, 2020

Judge Pat O'Brien, a Cook County state's attorney candidate, said no one is above the law and this includes Kim Foxx.

BLM protesters rally in Chicago after police shooting sets of looting and rioting

By Elle Johnson | Aug 18, 2020

Members of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement held a rally Monday evening in Chicago to support more than 100 people arrested after looting and rioting caused an estimated $60 million worth of property damage in the day's early hours.

As gas prices drop, the impact of Illinois' taxation at the pump becomes more apparent

By Elle Johnson | May 19, 2020

At one point in Chicago, drivers were close to paying as much in gas taxes as they did for gas.

Chicago mayor develops COVID-19 responses for minority communities

By Elle Johnson | May 18, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new COVID-19 strategy as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow in the city's Latino community.