Pritzker joins Gold Star families for Christmas tree lighting

Governor J.B. Pritzker joined active duty military members, veterans and Gold Star families Monday to bring light to the holiday season.

Pritzker celebrates swift completion of Bob Michel Bridge rehabilitation under 'Rebuild Illinois' program

The $24.6 million project not only addresses critical infrastructure needs but also enhances connectivity for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists between the East Peoria levee and Peoria Warehouse Districts.

Pritzker allocates $2 million to feed asylum seekers in Illinois
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pitching in to make sure migrants don't go hungry. His administration is giving $2 million to feed asylum seekers through the end of 2023.

Court ruling could send Jussie Smollett back to jail
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An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.

New details emerge in prison stabbing of Derek Chauvin
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The inmate told agents he attacked Chauvin on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, as a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Court affirms Jussie Smollett's convictions, jail sentence ? what to know
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An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.

Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction upheld by Illinois appeals court

An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.

Judge denies Ed Burke's request for mistrial
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Attorney for Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke filed a request for a midtrial Thursday following witness testimony by an Amtrak executive. The judge denied the request, according to reports.

'We are grateful': Amundsen Park reopens after proposed migrant shelter thwarted
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The Amundsen Park community came together Thursday to celebrate the return of full programming at Amundsen Park in Galewood. The activist thanks their alderman for his help and called out city leaders for the closure in the first place.

'Go F--- yourself:' Musk uses expletive to say he doesn't care about fleeing advertisers

Billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that advertisers who have halted spending on his social media platform X in response to antisemitic and other hateful material are engaging in “blackmail" and, using a profanity, essentially told them to go away.

Meta's new Illinois data center now operational

Meta's new data center in DeKalb is officially operational, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion efforts.

Durbin advocates for postal police reform to enhance safety for letter carriers

Postal Police could soon be on the beat alongside your letter carrier if some lawmakers get their way, with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin spearheading the legislation.