Pritzker signs law lifting moratorium on nuclear reactors
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday lifting a three-decade moratorium on development of nuclear reactors in the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday lifting a three-decade moratorium on development of nuclear reactors in the state.
Cook County leaders participate in menorah lighting in downtown Chicago
Community officials celebrated Hanukkah Friday with a menorah lighting at the Cook County building downtown.
Community officials celebrated Hanukkah Friday with a menorah lighting at the Cook County building downtown.
Appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in Washington case but narrows restrictions on his speech
Former President Donald Trump has returned to his New York civil business fraud trial, renewing his complaints that it is an injustice.
Former President Donald Trump has returned to his New York civil business fraud trial, renewing his complaints that it is an injustice.
MacKenzie Scott reveals groups that got some of her $2.1 billion in gifts in 2023
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $2.1 billion in donations since November 2022, she said in an online post, bringing her total reported giving to more than $16 billion since 2019.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $2.1 billion in donations since November 2022, she said in an online post, bringing her total reported giving to more than $16 billion since 2019.
Cook County leaders participate in menorah lighting
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined other leaders downtown Friday morning to celebrate Hanukkah and light the menorah.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined other leaders downtown Friday morning to celebrate Hanukkah and light the menorah.
House Republicans ramp up efforts to investigate Biden family
A federal grand jury charged Hunter Biden with three felony tax offenses Thursday. According to a 56-page indictment, instead of paying taxes, Hunter spent his money on personal luxuries between 2016 and 2022.
A federal grand jury charged Hunter Biden with three felony tax offenses Thursday. According to a 56-page indictment, instead of paying taxes, Hunter spent his money on personal luxuries between 2016 and 2022.
City Council committee OKs police union contract extension, rejects arbitrator’s ruling on cop discipline
A City Council committee on Thursday delivered a symbolic but temporary message underscoring its commitment to police reform and accountability.
A City Council committee on Thursday delivered a symbolic but temporary message underscoring its commitment to police reform and accountability.
Chicago's paid leave policy delayed after amended by City Council committee
The measure was approved just a month ago by the City Council, requiring all employers to provide at least 10 days of paid leave to all workers.
The measure was approved just a month ago by the City Council, requiring all employers to provide at least 10 days of paid leave to all workers.
Officials lay out plan of action for Illinois regional transit
Illinois officials are addressing millions of dollars in cuts facing the regional transit system with ways they can strengthen service.
Illinois officials are addressing millions of dollars in cuts facing the regional transit system with ways they can strengthen service.
Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date
Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.
Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.
Migrants in Chicago: Calls for city officials to resign over Brighton Park encampment
As more buses arrived in Chicago Wednesday, several Chicago aldermen are now calling on city department officials to resign over the Brighton Park failed migrant encampment.
As more buses arrived in Chicago Wednesday, several Chicago aldermen are now calling on city department officials to resign over the Brighton Park failed migrant encampment.
Trump asked if he would abuse power as retribution if elected again
The former president appeared at a town hall with Fox News' Sean Hannity and he weighed in on a range of topics.
The former president appeared at a town hall with Fox News' Sean Hannity and he weighed in on a range of topics.
Pritzker announces endorsement in Lake County State's Attorney race
Illinois Gov. Pritzker announced he will be endorsing Eric Rhinehart in the upcoming Lake County State's Attorney's race.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker announced he will be endorsing Eric Rhinehart in the upcoming Lake County State's Attorney's race.
Biden calls for more aid to Ukraine: 'We can't let Putin win'
President Joe Biden urged legislators to approve additional funding to Ukraine as a stalemate hangs over Capitol Hill.
President Joe Biden urged legislators to approve additional funding to Ukraine as a stalemate hangs over Capitol Hill.
Trump will 'come after' people in the media if elected again, ally says
A Donald Trump ally who worked in his Justice Department said a second Trump administration will retaliate against people in the media "criminally or civilly."
A Donald Trump ally who worked in his Justice Department said a second Trump administration will retaliate against people in the media "criminally or civilly."
100 Black Men of Chicago's annual Toy Drive spreads cheer to children in need
Soldier Field's United Club was packed Tuesday night for the 25th annual Toy Drive Presented by 100 Black Men of Chicago ? an event that gathered some 3000 toys for Chicago children in need.
Soldier Field's United Club was packed Tuesday night for the 25th annual Toy Drive Presented by 100 Black Men of Chicago ? an event that gathered some 3000 toys for Chicago children in need.
Secret recordings revealed in Ed Burke corruption trial
The Ed Burke corruption trial took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as prosecutors played secret recordings.
The Ed Burke corruption trial took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as prosecutors played secret recordings.
100 Black Men of Chicago's annual Toy Drive spreads holiday cheer to children in need
Soldier Field's United Club was packed Tuesday night for the 25th annual Toy Drive Presented by 100 Black Men of Chicago — an event that gathered some 3,000 toys for Chicago children in need.
Soldier Field's United Club was packed Tuesday night for the 25th annual Toy Drive Presented by 100 Black Men of Chicago — an event that gathered some 3,000 toys for Chicago children in need.
Biden tells donors he's not sure he would be running for reelection if Trump wasn't: 'We cannot let him win'
President Joe Biden has told campaign donors that he isn’t sure he’d be running for reelection if Donald Trump wasn’t also in the race.
President Joe Biden has told campaign donors that he isn’t sure he’d be running for reelection if Donald Trump wasn’t also in the race.
Zelenskyy pushes for approval of President Biden's $60 billion aid, weapons package
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is making a direct appeal to U.S. Senators, urging them to pass President Biden's $60 billion aid and weapons package. Madeleine Rivera explains why the bill is currently hung up in the House.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is making a direct appeal to U.S. Senators, urging them to pass President Biden's $60 billion aid and weapons package. Madeleine Rivera explains why the bill is currently hung up in the House.