Chicago Community Pulse

• Core tension: BUILD would shift zoning power to the state to speed construction and ease a 140,000-home shortage, yet opponents warn it strips...

Two recent incidents highlight ongoing patterns in Chicago police and federal shootings.

• CPD shooting: Officers exchanged gunfire with a suspect on...

A gunman forced entry into a massage business at 3922 W. Irving Park Road, shot a 44-year-old man four times in the leg, and sexually assaulted an...

Governor Pritzker's proposed FY 2027 budget faces growing criticism for its approach to Illinois pension systems, with analysts highlighting risks to state finances and long-term obligations for workers and taxpayers.

The Chicago school board postponed renewing six of seven charters serving 8,300 students until June 10, prioritizing stronger oversight amid recent...

A Chicago mother is demanding formal police action after a man exposed himself to her 2-year-old at Buckingham Fountain, citing struggles to file a report and urging review of surveillance footage for public safety. The suspect remains at large.

South Side youth held a candid conversation sharing views on recent teen takeovers that turned violent and deadly. Their voices add direct perspective to the ongoing issue.

A Chicago Public Schools student recently released from ICE custody attended his high school graduation ceremony Thursday evening.

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Lucky Strike Wrigleyville has permanently closed its 30,000-square-foot venue at Addison & Clark, ending operations after opening in 2019.

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Chicago will hold its first fully elected 21-person school board race on November 3, with 51 candidates submitting district petitions this week. The historic vote shifts power directly to voters amid ongoing CPS budget pressures.

OEMC urges residents to prepare for crowds, traffic, and closures during Maifest Chicago, Do Division, Sox games, and more this May 29–31.

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FBI probes agent-involved shooting on West Lexington Avenue in Homan Square and Garfield Park.

• Large police response: Chicago PD deploys heavy...

Mayor Johnson's "Protecting Renters Ordinance" targets hidden fees, tracking gaps, and dispute resolution for Chicago's 600,000+ renter households.

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Chicago City Council approved a 12-story mixed-use development at 3611 N. Halsted, adding 188 apartments (including 38 affordable units) plus 77 parking and 188 bike spaces to Lakeview's housing supply, with completion targeted for 2027.

• Snap curfew proposed as immediate response to 57th Street Beach takeover
• Long-term focus on investing in teen resources to address root causes
• 5th Ward Alderman Yancy outlines short-term and long-term strategies in interview

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson arrived in Italy Thursday morning with a city delegation, preparing to meet Pope Leo XIV.

Mayor Brandon Johnson launched the Interconnected Chicago Strategy to strengthen community ties and city responses to hate incidents, including a new...

Rashad Johnson, 18, faces attempted murder charges after allegedly driving into five CPD officers during a chaotic Near West Side gathering early...

Dr. Olusimbo Ige resigned as Chicago Department of Public Health commissioner, with Mayor Brandon Johnson accepting her departure and praising her...

Chicago creatives can apply for the Sonic Pavilion Festival to create multichannel sound works at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

• Theme: Community sound...