Voters could decide on new tax in November if state lawmakers pass proposal by May 3 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- There is a push to tax the wealthy in Illinois to fund education and provide tax relief for property owners. The sponsor of the so-called "mill... See more
City Council will also take up a sizeable fare increase for taxis in Chicago. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A vote Wednesday by the Chicago City Council failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of a freeze for a scheduled minimum wage increase for tipped worker... See more
CHICAGO (WLS) -- In November, Chicago voters will decide on the first fully elected school board for Chicago Public Schools. One candidate entered the race for school board president on Monday. Jessica Biggs was elected to the Chicago Board of Education t... See more
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A product of Chicago Public Schools, Macquline King is poised to become the district's next leader. She wasn't on top of school board members' lists a few months ago, but many say she has more than proved herself. CPS playgrounds and clas... See more
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Democrat from the South Side of Chicago versus a Republican from downstate Illinois: Don Tracy knows the race for Illinois' open Senate seat against Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is an uphill battle, but he believes swing voters will swing ... See more
