Illinois aims to crack down on abusive student loan debt collection practices
The lawsuit alleges 15 trusts hired debt collectors that used false and incomplete documentation to shake down borrowers.
The lawsuit alleges 15 trusts hired debt collectors that used false and incomplete documentation to shake down borrowers.
Trump prepares to launch 3rd campaign for White House
Donald Trump is expected to launch another campaign for president Tuesday night.
Donald Trump is expected to launch another campaign for president Tuesday night.
Lightfoot celebrates 3 years of INVEST South/West with Austin ground-breaking ceremonies
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday launched the “repopulation phase” of her signature plan to rebuild 10 long-neglected commercial corridors on Chicago’s South and West sides.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday launched the “repopulation phase” of her signature plan to rebuild 10 long-neglected commercial corridors on Chicago’s South and West sides.
Lightfoot celebrates 3 years of Invest South/West with ground-breaking ceremonies in Austin
Invest South/West has garnered $1.4 billion in public, private and philanthropic investment commitments to-date.
Invest South/West has garnered $1.4 billion in public, private and philanthropic investment commitments to-date.
Supporters declare victory in workers’ rights amendment battle — but other side not ready to concede
Six days after the final vote was cast, a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing collective bargaining rights inched close enough to passage Monday that its supporters declared victory.
Six days after the final vote was cast, a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing collective bargaining rights inched close enough to passage Monday that its supporters declared victory.
Trump blows off January 6 committee's deposition deadline
Former President Trump on Monday missed the deadline for delivering testimony to the House committee investigating the January 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.
Former President Trump on Monday missed the deadline for delivering testimony to the House committee investigating the January 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.
Lightfoot blocks Chicago City Council from considering referendum on doubling real estate tax
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Lightfoot blocks Chicago City Council from considering referendum on doubling real estate tax
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Cook County prosecutors undecided on new R. Kelly trial
Cook County prosecutors on Monday asked for more time to decide on whether to prosecute R&B star R. Kelly on sexual abuse charges involving four Chicago-area women.
Cook County prosecutors on Monday asked for more time to decide on whether to prosecute R&B star R. Kelly on sexual abuse charges involving four Chicago-area women.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden kicks off National Apprenticeship Week in Chicago
The first lady spent Monday afternoon in Chicago and the suburbs to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's push to strengthen the economy and build pathways to jobs through apprenticeships, career-connected learning and community colleges.
The first lady spent Monday afternoon in Chicago and the suburbs to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's push to strengthen the economy and build pathways to jobs through apprenticeships, career-connected learning and community colleges.
Cook County prosecutors undecided on new R. Kelly trial
Cook County prosecutors on Monday asked for more time to decide on whether to prosecute R&B star R. Kelly on sexual abuse charges involving four Chicago-area women.
Cook County prosecutors on Monday asked for more time to decide on whether to prosecute R&B star R. Kelly on sexual abuse charges involving four Chicago-area women.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden kicks off National Apprenticeship Week in Chicago
The first lady spent Monday afternoon in Chicago and the suburbs to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's push to strengthen the economy and build pathways to jobs through apprenticeships, career-connected learning and community colleges.
The first lady spent Monday afternoon in Chicago and the suburbs to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's push to strengthen the economy and build pathways to jobs through apprenticeships, career-connected learning and community colleges.
Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Illinois House GOP leader stepping down, says following Trump is 'path of losing'
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
Illinois House GOP leader says party will continue to lose if they follow Trump
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
Now that a federal court has blocked Biden's student loan plan, what happens now?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers wondering if they’ll get debt relief at all.
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers wondering if they’ll get debt relief at all.
Chicago honors veterans on Veterans Day at Soldier Field
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed the crowd of veterans and military families, pledging more support to combat veteran homelessness.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed the crowd of veterans and military families, pledging more support to combat veteran homelessness.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
Biden says new spending cements US commitment to fighting global warming
“The United States government is putting our money where our mouth is," Biden said during remarks at the annual global summit on climate change.
“The United States government is putting our money where our mouth is," Biden said during remarks at the annual global summit on climate change.
'Act of hate': Noose found at Obama Presidential Center worksite
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.
An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.