Illinois residents, businesses affected by Israel-Gaza conflict receive tax relief
In response to the recent attacks in Israel and Gaza, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced tax relief measures for affected residents and businesses in the state.
Chicago mayor, Illinois governor attend pro-choice gathering
One of the strongest pro-choice organizations in Illinois hosted its 30th annual luncheon on Tuesday.
Chicago area shows solidarity with Israel amid ongoing Hamas conflict
From Glencoe to the Loop, the message amongst the greater Chicago Jewish community is one of resilience and hope as they stand in solidarity with Israel.
Villa Park man vandalized, left letters at Pritzker's Chicago home: police
A suburban man has been charged after the Chicago home of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was vandalized on Monday.
Blagojevich calls out Biden, Pritzker for creating migrant crisis: 'Whose side are you on?'
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joined a growing group of Democrats criticizing President Biden's border policies as the migrant crisis continues to burden major U.S. cities, including Chicago.
Some Chicago suburbs receiving funds to house migrants
It's not just Chicago hosting migrants. Some suburbs are also trying to figure out shelters. But now, they're getting some help.
Illinois DCFS director steps down from position
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith announced his resignation on Wednesday.
'How dare you?': Chicago residents call out Johnson over proposed migrant housing at fieldhouse
Amidst an influx of migrant buses making their way to Chicago, city officials are issuing warnings that the number of buses arriving from the Texas border could reach as high as 25 each day.
University of Chicago to house collection of banned books for public access
The University of Chicago announced a plan to build a collection of books that have been historically banned, which would allow these books to be open to the public.
Pritzker calls out Biden, federal government for lack of support in migrant crisis
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is making a plea to President Joe Biden as the migrant crisis in the state continues to intensify.
Chicago grapples with housing crisis as record number of migrants arrive in the city
Gov. Pritzker is asking communities outside of Chicago to help house and provide services to migrants.
Pritzker says Chicago could house asylum-seekers in unused buildings, not winter tent basecamps
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he continues to have concerns about Chicago’s plan to set up winter tent basecamps for an increasing number of asylum-seekers from South America.
Intensifying migrant crisis in Chicago: Over 15K asylum seekers arrive in the city
The migrant crisis in Chicago is escalating.
Democrats blast House Republicans for planned forum on Chicago crime instead of addressing government shutdown
Chicago Democrats on Monday lambasted Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee for planning a crime forum in Chicago on Tuesday, rather than working to avoid a federal government shutdown.