Gov. Pritzker pitches education plan across Illinois
Over the next few days, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting childcare facilities, learning centers, and schools across the state.
Over the next few days, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting childcare facilities, learning centers, and schools across the state.
Mayor vows to remove unhoused people from O?Hare as more seek shelter at airport
Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to do everything she can to remove unhoused people at O?Hare Airport, calling it a safety issue, after the situation drew national attention ? and criticism.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to do everything she can to remove unhoused people at O?Hare Airport, calling it a safety issue, after the situation drew national attention ? and criticism.
R. Kelly court: US prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R&B singer
Federal prosecutors Thursday asked a judge to give singer R. Kelly 25 more years in prison for his child pornography and enticement convictions last year in Chicago, which would add to 30 years he recently began serving in a New York case.
Federal prosecutors Thursday asked a judge to give singer R. Kelly 25 more years in prison for his child pornography and enticement convictions last year in Chicago, which would add to 30 years he recently began serving in a New York case.
Biden healthy, fit for duty, president's doctor says after routine physical
Biden's latest physical is likely to be highly scrutinized as the oldest president in history makes plans for a reelection campaign.
Biden's latest physical is likely to be highly scrutinized as the oldest president in history makes plans for a reelection campaign.
Lightfoot vows to remove unhoused people from O’Hare as more seek shelter at airport
Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to do everything she can to remove unhoused people at O’Hare Airport, calling it a safety issue, after the situation drew national attention — and criticism.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to do everything she can to remove unhoused people at O’Hare Airport, calling it a safety issue, after the situation drew national attention — and criticism.
President Biden addresses mysterious objects in the sky
President Joe Biden is directing his administration to come up with sharper rules to deal with unidentified objects.
President Joe Biden is directing his administration to come up with sharper rules to deal with unidentified objects.
Part of Trump election probe report released; grand jury believes some witnesses lied
After nearly eight months, part of the Fulton County special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his 2020 electoral defeat in Georgia has been released.
After nearly eight months, part of the Fulton County special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his 2020 electoral defeat in Georgia has been released.
Lightfoot: Chicago opening up opportunities for those who have served criminal sentences
“Our Department of Human Resources, DHR, will have a new list of items from a candidate's background that they will never consider when deciding to hire an applicant,” said Lightfoot.
“Our Department of Human Resources, DHR, will have a new list of items from a candidate's background that they will never consider when deciding to hire an applicant,” said Lightfoot.
Pritzker hits the road to promote 'Smart Start Illinois' plan
The proposal would make historic investments in pre-school, childcare, early support, and early childhood facilities.
The proposal would make historic investments in pre-school, childcare, early support, and early childhood facilities.
Lightfoot: Chicago opening opportunities for those who have served criminal sentences
The mayor says the city is opening up opportunities for those who have served criminal sentences and want to re-enter a productive life in Chicago.
The mayor says the city is opening up opportunities for those who have served criminal sentences and want to re-enter a productive life in Chicago.
Biden gets routine medical exam, here are the results
President Joe Biden underwent his annual physical at Walter Reed on Thursday. At 80, he's the oldest president to ever hold office.
President Joe Biden underwent his annual physical at Walter Reed on Thursday. At 80, he's the oldest president to ever hold office.
Trump election probe: Grand jury believes some witnesses lied
The Fulton County special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his electoral defeat in Georgia says they found that there was "no widespread fraud" in the state's 2020 presidential election.
The Fulton County special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his electoral defeat in Georgia says they found that there was "no widespread fraud" in the state's 2020 presidential election.
Biden wants ?sharper rules? on unknown aerial objects
President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. is developing ?sharper rules? to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects, following three weeks of high-stakes drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon transiting much of the country.
President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. is developing ?sharper rules? to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects, following three weeks of high-stakes drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon transiting much of the country.
'She doesn't care': Chicago alderman blasts Lightfoot for turning O'Hare Airport into 'homeless shelter'
"We have to fight back for this city because we can't allow what's happening here to become the mainstay for every neighborhood and for every iconic part of Chicago, which is overrun by the homeless, overrun by gangs, overrun by criminality, and what should be a welcoming city to all the good law-abiding people who want to make this home," Ald. Lopez said.
"We have to fight back for this city because we can't allow what's happening here to become the mainstay for every neighborhood and for every iconic part of Chicago, which is overrun by the homeless, overrun by gangs, overrun by criminality, and what should be a welcoming city to all the good law-abiding people who want to make this home," Ald. Lopez said.
Biden: 3 aerial objects shot down over US not from China
“I expect to be speaking with President Xi and I hope we can get to the bottom of this,” Biden said. “But I make no apologies for taking down that balloon.”
“I expect to be speaking with President Xi and I hope we can get to the bottom of this,” Biden said. “But I make no apologies for taking down that balloon.”
Michael Jordan donates $10M to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday
Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish.
Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish.
Pritzker touts 'Smart Start Illinois' education program during State of the State address
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing that Illinois provide pre-kindergarten for all 3 and 4-year-olds whose parents want it, but may not be able to pay for it.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing that Illinois provide pre-kindergarten for all 3 and 4-year-olds whose parents want it, but may not be able to pay for it.
Pritzker’s budget to provide preschool for 5,000 children 'to cover all of those early childhood deserts'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal for next year will include a $250 million investment in early education, including a $75 million block grant that will create 5,000 preschool spots for Illinois children.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal for next year will include a $250 million investment in early education, including a $75 million block grant that will create 5,000 preschool spots for Illinois children.
Chicago mayoral election: Johnson touts childcare proposals, Garcia announces new endorsements
The Chicago mayoral race is in now in its final two weeks, and candidates are rolling out major endorsements and new policy plans in hopes of gaining public support.
The Chicago mayoral race is in now in its final two weeks, and candidates are rolling out major endorsements and new policy plans in hopes of gaining public support.
Chicago mayoral election: Brandon Johnson touts child care proposals as race enters final weeks
The Chicago mayoral race is now in its final two weeks and candidates are rolling out major endorsements and new policy plans in hopes of gaining support. Brandon Johnson touted his child care proposals in the Little Village neighborhood Wednesday.
The Chicago mayoral race is now in its final two weeks and candidates are rolling out major endorsements and new policy plans in hopes of gaining support. Brandon Johnson touted his child care proposals in the Little Village neighborhood Wednesday.