Illinois lawmaker on megaproject bill, AI regulation | The Chicago Report
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) spoke with us about a number of key issues in Springfield, including the status of the megaprojects bill key to a new Bears stadium and another bill to put more regulations on AI models.
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) spoke with us about a number of key issues in Springfield, including the status of the megaprojects bill key to a new Bears stadium and another bill to put more regulations on AI models.
Illinois could see higher gas taxes on July 1 amid surging prices | The Chicago Report
As gas prices surge across the country, Illinois' motor fuel tax is set to increase again on July 1. Despite calls to suspend the gas tax, Gov. JB Pritzker has not been warm to the idea.
As gas prices surge across the country, Illinois' motor fuel tax is set to increase again on July 1. Despite calls to suspend the gas tax, Gov. JB Pritzker has not been warm to the idea.
Push for new gunshot detection system in Chicago | The Chicago Report
Members of the Chicago City Council are pushing for a new gunshot detection system after Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the use of the controversial ShotSpotter program nearly two years ago.
Members of the Chicago City Council are pushing for a new gunshot detection system after Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the use of the controversial ShotSpotter program nearly two years ago.
Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor
Trailblazing NBA center and former Atlanta Hawk Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay active athlete in major North American professional sports, has died at 47 years old.
Trailblazing NBA center and former Atlanta Hawk Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay active athlete in major North American professional sports, has died at 47 years old.
Chicago knows how to host a DNC — that might be the problem
Chicago is not just making a case. It is making a case the other four cities cannot make.
Chicago is not just making a case. It is making a case the other four cities cannot make.
Indiana sheriff spending allegedly tied to gambling ring
There's a possible connection between an Indiana sheriff and a restaurant being investigated by the FBI.
There's a possible connection between an Indiana sheriff and a restaurant being investigated by the FBI.
New hantavirus cases detected in the US as officials try to prevent spread
There are more hantavirus cases tied to the outbreak on a cruise ship last month as health officials are trying to prevent more spread.
There are more hantavirus cases tied to the outbreak on a cruise ship last month as health officials are trying to prevent more spread.
Chicago's Millennium Station construction to limit ADA access
Construction on Millennium Station's elevator begins Monday, which will impact users with disabilities who require ADA access to the entrance on South Water Street.
Construction on Millennium Station's elevator begins Monday, which will impact users with disabilities who require ADA access to the entrance on South Water Street.
Will the 2028 DNC be held in Chicago? Here's what officials are saying
DNC officials spent part of their second day in Chicago at the United Center. The crew that ran the convention in 2024 believes they can pull it off even better this time.
DNC officials spent part of their second day in Chicago at the United Center. The crew that ran the convention in 2024 believes they can pull it off even better this time.
Chicago alders push for new gunshot detection system
Nearly two years after Chicago deactivated the gunshot detection program called ShotSpotter, some aldermen are pushing for a replacement to help police.
Nearly two years after Chicago deactivated the gunshot detection program called ShotSpotter, some aldermen are pushing for a replacement to help police.
UIC track star killed in crash on Mother's Day weekend
A UIC student athlete is being remembered after a tragic wrong-way crash on I-88 in Aurora over Mother's Day weekend.
A UIC student athlete is being remembered after a tragic wrong-way crash on I-88 in Aurora over Mother's Day weekend.
Possible hantavirus case in Illinois not tied to ship outbreak under investigation, IDPH says
Health officials in northern Illinois said Tuesday they're investigating a potential case of hantavirus that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.
Health officials in northern Illinois said Tuesday they're investigating a potential case of hantavirus that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.
New Mariano’s partnership brings more savings through cash back app | ChicagoLIVE
A new partnership between Mariano’s and Upside aims to help Chicago shoppers save money on groceries, gas and dining expenses.
A new partnership between Mariano’s and Upside aims to help Chicago shoppers save money on groceries, gas and dining expenses.
Orland Park schools expand digital hall pass technology to improve safety | ChicagoLIVE
School officials say a new smart pass system is helping monitor hallway activity and improve campus safety.
School officials say a new smart pass system is helping monitor hallway activity and improve campus safety.
Man charged in Skokie hit-and-run that killed pedestrian, police say
A man in suburban Chicago was charged after hitting and killing a pedestrian and leaving the scene, authorities said.
A man in suburban Chicago was charged after hitting and killing a pedestrian and leaving the scene, authorities said.
Thousands flock to see world’s largest teddy bear in Waukegan | ChicagoLIVE
Children and parents packed a Waukegan beach to see Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, celebrating Mexican week.
Children and parents packed a Waukegan beach to see Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, celebrating Mexican week.
Chicago alders seek answers on stalled gunshot detection system | ChicagoLIVE
Brian Hopkins and other Chicago aldermen are demanding answers over delays in replacing the city’s ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.
Brian Hopkins and other Chicago aldermen are demanding answers over delays in replacing the city’s ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.
Suburban Chicago man charged in killing of longtime girlfriend, new details revealed in court
A suburban Chicago man recorded an hourslong assault before killing a woman he had been dating for about a 10 years, prosecutors said.
A suburban Chicago man recorded an hourslong assault before killing a woman he had been dating for about a 10 years, prosecutors said.
Chicago Rescue Authority saves 15 beagles from Wisconsin research facility | ChicagoLIVE
A Chicago-based animal rescue group saved 15 beagles from Ridglan Farms in a recent animal welfare operation.
A Chicago-based animal rescue group saved 15 beagles from Ridglan Farms in a recent animal welfare operation.
Iran latest: Pentagon new estimates put Iran war cost at $29 billion
The ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran may have survived through Monday, but President Donald Trump indicated the current break in hostilities is on "life support."
The ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran may have survived through Monday, but President Donald Trump indicated the current break in hostilities is on "life support."