Pritzker signs plan to eliminate debt in unemployment fund
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law a measure that officials say will eliminate a $1.8 billion debt in the pandemic-battered account that pays out unemployment benefits.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law a measure that officials say will eliminate a $1.8 billion debt in the pandemic-battered account that pays out unemployment benefits.
Brittney Griner released in prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer
President Joe Biden is applauding the work to free Brittney Griner. But the prisoner swap left behind Paul Whelan - an American still held in Russia.
President Joe Biden is applauding the work to free Brittney Griner. But the prisoner swap left behind Paul Whelan - an American still held in Russia.
Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, American Paul Whelan left behind
The family of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years said Thursday that the Biden administration "made the right decision" in agreeing to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittney Griner, but they are "devastated" that Paul Whelan remains behind.
The family of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years said Thursday that the Biden administration "made the right decision" in agreeing to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittney Griner, but they are "devastated" that Paul Whelan remains behind.
Texas man sentenced for threatening Joe Biden in 2019
The man responded to a text message about a campaign rally where Biden was set to appear, saying "I’ll be there and have been practicing my sniping skills all month just for this occasion."
The man responded to a text message about a campaign rally where Biden was set to appear, saying "I’ll be there and have been practicing my sniping skills all month just for this occasion."
Brittney Griner freed in 1-for-1 prisoner swap with Russia
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, the White House said.
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, the White House said.
Classified items discovered in Trump storage unit in Florida
A published report says at least two items marked as classified were found in a storage unit in West Palm Beach, Florida, after lawyers for former President Donald Trump arranged for a firm to search for additional classified materials.
A published report says at least two items marked as classified were found in a storage unit in West Palm Beach, Florida, after lawyers for former President Donald Trump arranged for a firm to search for additional classified materials.
Pritzker celebrates Illinois? first Black-owned marijuana dispensary
State leaders are celebrating one of Illinois' first Black-owned marijuana dispensaries.
State leaders are celebrating one of Illinois' first Black-owned marijuana dispensaries.
Durbin, Highland Park mass shooting victims urge lawmakers to take action on assault weapons ban
A group of survivors from the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting are in the nation's Capitol this week declaring mass shootings a public health crisis.
A group of survivors from the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting are in the nation's Capitol this week declaring mass shootings a public health crisis.
Donald Trump's company found guilty of tax fraud
Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars. As punishment, the Trump Organization could be fined up to $1.6 million.
Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars. As punishment, the Trump Organization could be fined up to $1.6 million.
Pritzker signs series of amendments, clarifications to the SAFE-T Act
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Tuesday new amendments to the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Tuesday new amendments to the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Who will be first on the ballot for the Chicago mayoral race?
The City Board of Elections held a lottery Tuesday to determine the coveted top position.
The City Board of Elections held a lottery Tuesday to determine the coveted top position.
Jan. 6 investigative committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack said it has decided referrals recommending criminal prosecution will be issued.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack said it has decided referrals recommending criminal prosecution will be issued.
Gov. Pritzker asked to delay sale of Damen Silos
A Southwest Side economic development organization, joined by seven other groups, asked Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday to delay the sale of the Damen Silos along the Chicago River to allow for public meetings before determining the fate of the 23 acres of industrial land.
A Southwest Side economic development organization, joined by seven other groups, asked Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday to delay the sale of the Damen Silos along the Chicago River to allow for public meetings before determining the fate of the 23 acres of industrial land.
Groups call on Pritzker to delay sale of Damen Silos
Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s administration announced a plan last month to sell the property to the owner of an asphalt plant in McKinley Park that has been the target of numerous odor and nuisance complaints from its neighbors.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s administration announced a plan last month to sell the property to the owner of an asphalt plant in McKinley Park that has been the target of numerous odor and nuisance complaints from its neighbors.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama in Chicago for book tour
"A lot of it is storytelling," Obama told Letterman about her most recent book. "So I get to lose myself in the storytelling."
"A lot of it is storytelling," Obama told Letterman about her most recent book. "So I get to lose myself in the storytelling."
Former First Lady Michelle Obama in Chicago for book tour
There are only six cities on Michelle Obama's nationwide book tour, no surprise she's giving two nights to her hometown of Chicago.?
There are only six cities on Michelle Obama's nationwide book tour, no surprise she's giving two nights to her hometown of Chicago.?
Pritzker joins Gold Star families for Christmas tree lighting in Chicago
The holiday display in the Loop honors veterans and their families.
The holiday display in the Loop honors veterans and their families.
Big change coming for Iowa when Dems choose nominee for White House
For decades, Iowa has usually been the first state to make their voice heard on the race for the White House. But for Democrats, that?s about to change.
For decades, Iowa has usually been the first state to make their voice heard on the race for the White House. But for Democrats, that?s about to change.
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) abandons plan to knock Lightfoot off mayoral ballot
Downtown Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) on Friday abandoned plans to try and knock Mayor Lori Lightfoot off the ballot — even after uncovering what he said was a “pattern of fraud” that suggested she may not have the 12,500 valid signatures required by law.
Downtown Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) on Friday abandoned plans to try and knock Mayor Lori Lightfoot off the ballot — even after uncovering what he said was a “pattern of fraud” that suggested she may not have the 12,500 valid signatures required by law.
State, local leaders celebrate new trail in Englewood neighborhood
The trail was made possible with $6 million from the city, and $20 million from the federal ‘Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity,' or RAISE, funds.
The trail was made possible with $6 million from the city, and $20 million from the federal ‘Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity,' or RAISE, funds.