At Baker Demonstration School, students don’t just thrive in middle school, Oraka says — they’re prepared to flourish in high ...

Don’t judge him based on him being my son. Judge him based on what he can bring to the table and what he can do for the ward, ...

The privately funded "Rat Contraceptive Pilot" uses non-toxic contraceptive pellets to reduce the rat population.

Gov. JB Pritzker has been a vocal opponent of intoxicating hemp, saying it undercuts the state’s legal cannabis industry and puts children and teens in harm's way. He’s advocated – thus far to no ...

Aurora residents will get the chance to give feedback about the city directly to Mayor John Laesch through a series of town halls planned across late July and August. The Community Listening and ...

Goodman Theatre is teamig up with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) to generate an ...

After Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a "lakeside chat" at a South Side church, he spoke exclusively with ABC7 about key issues, from dealing with crime and a massive budget deficit to defending ...

Ald. Walter Burnett Jr., who’s represented the 27th Ward for three decades, wants to hand his aldermanic seat to his son.

Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said this is his opportunity to pour into the city's next generation of ...

Named after the airport, the Northwest Side locality is one of Chicago’s officially recognized 77 community areas. But ...

Chicago Public Schools announced layoffs of more than 1,400 district workers, including over 400 teachers, on Friday.