The median sale price for homes in Chicago hit $425,000 in July, according to data from Illinois Realtors. That’s a 13.3% increase from last year. Across the state, the median price of $338,000 represented a 6% increase in a year.

The Illinois Tollway Board on Wednesday approved a massive 15-year, $26.5 billion capital spending plan that will raise vehicle tolls beginning next year.

Your commutes are going to get more expensive next year as officials OK a toll increase. And invasive carp are closing in on Lake Michigan — what kind of damage could they do?

For decades, four species of invasive carp have been working their way toward the Great Lakes. On their way, they’ve left a trail of decimated native fish populations and injured boaters.

The Trump administration recently announced a proposal to overhaul Head Start, an early childcare education program that aims to serve children below the federal poverty level — including those who are experiencing homelessness or are in foster care.

A new front in the political battle over video gambling in Chicago as Bally’s halts construction. And you’ve likely seen them weaving all over the city — how to stay safe on and around e-scooters.

Bally’s is slowing construction on parts of its $1.7 billion casino and entertainment complex in River West, following the Chicago City Council’s approval of video gambling terminals in bars and restaurants.

Earlier this year, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced that e-bikes and e-scooters are seeing more riders than ever.

The videos appear to violate the city’s Governmental Ethics Ordinance, which bans candidates for city office from “intentionally (using) any city property or resources of the city in connection with any prohibited political activity.”

A one-on-one with Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly. And we preview a highly anticipated Crosstown Classic between the Cubs and White Sox.

For only the second time in 18 years, Chicago’s rival baseball teams will face off in a Crosstown Classic with both squads boasting winning records.

Candidate John Kelly kicked off his first-ever campaign in July, but that doesn’t mean he’s a stranger to City Hall. Prior to joining the race, Kelly spent his career as a lobbyist, representing well-known clients in the city including the White Sox, the United Center and Bally’s.

The Bears say their sights are still set on a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana. And another round of extreme weather wallops the Chicago area, bringing six confirmed tornadoes.