Tesla ‘spontaneously’ catches fire on California freeway, officials say
Sacramento firefighters used 6,000 gallons of water to put out flames in battery compartment of Tesla Model S.
Sacramento firefighters used 6,000 gallons of water to put out flames in battery compartment of Tesla Model S.
Bill to ease path for name changes sent to Gov. Pritzker
A bill sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would lift restrictions on Illinois residents who can't change their names because of past crimes.
A bill sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would lift restrictions on Illinois residents who can't change their names because of past crimes.
Chicago's former top cop reacts to Tyre Nichols arrest video
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson reacted Friday night to the fatal arrest video of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson reacted Friday night to the fatal arrest video of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee.
Lightfoot says Chicago's financial future will be secure after COVID-19 federal funds run dry
Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke at the City Club of Chicago Friday about the city's financial future after federal COVID-19 funds run dry.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke at the City Club of Chicago Friday about the city's financial future after federal COVID-19 funds run dry.
A closer look at voter turnout last November — what it means for Chicago mayoral race
We finally have all the voter turnout numbers from last November’s midterm election, and they contradict one of the media's big talking points about why Democrats did so well in Illinois.
We finally have all the voter turnout numbers from last November’s midterm election, and they contradict one of the media's big talking points about why Democrats did so well in Illinois.
A closer look at voter turnout last November ? what it means for Chicago mayoral race
We finally have all the voter turnout numbers from last November?s midterm election, and they contradict one of the media's big talking points about why Democrats did so well in Illinois.
We finally have all the voter turnout numbers from last November?s midterm election, and they contradict one of the media's big talking points about why Democrats did so well in Illinois.
Pritzker announces $13 million in new funds for Illinois Works Grant expansion
On Friday, Governor JB Pritzker announced $13 million in new grants to help area organizations create a talent pipeline of diverse candidates in construction and building trades.
On Friday, Governor JB Pritzker announced $13 million in new grants to help area organizations create a talent pipeline of diverse candidates in construction and building trades.
Biden touts economy, dismisses recession concerns
New data from the Commerce Department shows the economy is slowing.
New data from the Commerce Department shows the economy is slowing.
'Typical Lori Lightfoot chicanery': Attacks on Chicago mayor intensify as early voting opens
With early voting already underway, challengers in the race for Chicago mayor are sharpening their attacks on the incumbent and on each other.
With early voting already underway, challengers in the race for Chicago mayor are sharpening their attacks on the incumbent and on each other.
Migrants rush to US after GOP-led states file lawsuit against Biden's immigration plan
Migrants are now rushing to fly into the U.S. after 20 GOP-led states filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's new immigration plan.
Migrants are now rushing to fly into the U.S. after 20 GOP-led states filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's new immigration plan.
Chicago mayoral candidates intensify attacks as early voting opens
With early voting already underway, challengers in the race for Chicago mayor are sharpening their attacks on the incumbent and on each other.
With early voting already underway, challengers in the race for Chicago mayor are sharpening their attacks on the incumbent and on each other.
Mayor Lightfoot optimistic about Chicago's future
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke Friday about Chicago's financial future after federal COVID-19 funds run dry.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke Friday about Chicago's financial future after federal COVID-19 funds run dry.
New 211 help line launched for Chicago and suburban Cook County residents
Residents in Chicago and suburban Cook County will now have a free resource available to help them with their essential everyday needs.
Residents in Chicago and suburban Cook County will now have a free resource available to help them with their essential everyday needs.
Chicago, suburban Cook County launch 211 hotline for non-emergency services
Residents in Chicago and suburban Cook County will now have a free resource available to help them with their essential everyday needs.
Residents in Chicago and suburban Cook County will now have a free resource available to help them with their essential everyday needs.
Brandon Johnson on his approach to crime, community investments ahead of mayoral election
Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson lays out his vision for the city of Chicago if he's elected mayor.
Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson lays out his vision for the city of Chicago if he's elected mayor.
Garcia says Lightfoot is 'hanging on to the leadership' that failed in Chicago during mayoral forum
"The difference between my plan and the mayor's plan is that it recognizes that we need new leadership in the police department. She's hanging on to the leadership that's proved to fail in Chicago," said Congressman Chuy Garcia.
"The difference between my plan and the mayor's plan is that it recognizes that we need new leadership in the police department. She's hanging on to the leadership that's proved to fail in Chicago," said Congressman Chuy Garcia.
Early voting begins for Chicago mayoral election
All nine Chicago mayoral candidates spoke during a forum Thursday afternoon at the Morningstar Auditorium.
All nine Chicago mayoral candidates spoke during a forum Thursday afternoon at the Morningstar Auditorium.
Son of ex-state Rep. ‘Eddie’ Acevedo goes on trial, fights tax charges tied to Madigan probe
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo went on trial in federal court Thursday, where he is accused of filing false income tax returns in a spinoff of the feds’ larger bribery investigation involving ComEd and former state House Speaker Michael Madigan.
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo went on trial in federal court Thursday, where he is accused of filing false income tax returns in a spinoff of the feds’ larger bribery investigation involving ComEd and former state House Speaker Michael Madigan.
CPS warned Lightfoot aide over emails seeking student volunteers before campaign defended recruitment effort
A senior Chicago Public Schools official had notified Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s reelection campaign that soliciting student volunteers through their teachers was not permitted hours before the campaign publicly defended its recruitment effort as a “common practice,” email records show.
A senior Chicago Public Schools official had notified Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s reelection campaign that soliciting student volunteers through their teachers was not permitted hours before the campaign publicly defended its recruitment effort as a “common practice,” email records show.
Pritzker announces million-dollar investment project for Rockford roads
The Illinois Department of Transportation is spending $1.5 million on a road project in Rockford.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is spending $1.5 million on a road project in Rockford.