Chicago prosecutor quits with blistering letter on crime: 'I will not raise my son here'

A 20-year veteran Chicago prosecutor quit his job and wrote a blistering letter to his colleagues on his way out Friday, blasting the city's "stupid" leaders and declaring they set the city "on a course to disaster."

Pritzker presents Medal of Honor awards at tribute to fallen firefighters

The Illinois Firefighter Memorial is dedicated to the firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty, and to those firefighters who heroically serve with courage, pride, and honor.

Pritzker presents Medal of Honor awards at tribute to fallen firefighters
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The Illinois Firefighter Memorial is dedicated to the firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty, and to those firefighters who heroically serve with courage, pride, and honor.

Federal judge grants injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of Illinois gun law

A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.

Democratic National Convention expected to boost Chicago economy

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker spoke on Wednesday with excitement about the convention's return to Chicago after nearly three decades.

Pritzker rules out Johnson's plan to tax financial transactions

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put a big hole in Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's controversial plan to raise taxes by $800 million.

New round of 'Rebuild Illinois' infrastructure investments announced

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visited Englewood Friday to announce a new round of ‘Rebuild Illinois’ infrastructure investments.

Breakdown of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's proposed taxes

One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for the new public spending he has promised.