Mayor Johnson's budget team criticizes rivals' budget, claims it would leave $163 million shortfall

Back-and-forth budget talks between Mayor Brandon Johnson's office and his opponents on the City Council continued Wednesday afternoon at Chicago City Hall with no resolution in sight.

Illinois toll rates likely to increase as part of new $1.5B transit bill. What to expect and when

If the Illinois Tollway approves, cars traveling on the tollway could see an increase in tolls as early as 2026.
Richmond Times-Dispatch

Update: Police identify victim of East End shooting

Richmond police are investigating after a man died Tuesday night after being found in the city's East End with gunshot wounds ...