Preckwinkle calls for U.S. help amid 'considerable' health costs for asylum seekers bused from Texas, Florida
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday condemned the "cynical, disgraceful tactic" of Southern Republican governors busing asylum seekers to Chicago, adding that resources are needed to offset the "considerable" costs to the county’s health care system.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday condemned the "cynical, disgraceful tactic" of Southern Republican governors busing asylum seekers to Chicago, adding that resources are needed to offset the "considerable" costs to the county’s health care system.
Chicago's Latino Caucus calls on Lightfoot to issue 'State of Emergency' over migrants bused from Texas
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
Chicago's Latino Caucus calls on Lightfoot to issue 'State of Emergency' over migrants
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
Chicago’s Black contractor numbers still too low, City Council’s Black Caucus says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration paid $763 million to prime contractors through July 31 of this year, but only 11% of that total — $82 million — went to companies owned by African-Americans.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration paid $763 million to prime contractors through July 31 of this year, but only 11% of that total — $82 million — went to companies owned by African-Americans.
Chicago crime frustrations mount against State's Attorney Kim Foxx as 'mass exodus' continues: source
More than 235 people have resigned from Kim Foxx's office since July 2021.
More than 235 people have resigned from Kim Foxx's office since July 2021.
King Charles III to be crowned May 6, 2023, Buckingham Palace says
King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a ceremony that will embrace the past but look to the modern world after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a ceremony that will embrace the past but look to the modern world after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Chicago's Howe Corporation — owned by women — celebrated by city leaders
The Chicago company touts itself as the global leader for flake ice and refrigeration equipment.
The Chicago company touts itself as the global leader for flake ice and refrigeration equipment.
Chicago's Howe Corporation ? owned by women ? celebrated by city leaders
A more than century-old female-owned Chicago manufacturer was celebrated Monday.
A more than century-old female-owned Chicago manufacturer was celebrated Monday.
US emergency oil supply shrinks to 40-year low
Proponents of releasing barrels from the emergency stockpile say it increases oil supplies and reduces prices at the pump. Critics say it's a short-term fix.
Proponents of releasing barrels from the emergency stockpile say it increases oil supplies and reduces prices at the pump. Critics say it's a short-term fix.
Chicago opens new health and education center on Southwest Side
After sitting vacant for 25 years, a former furniture store is reopening as a community health and education center.
After sitting vacant for 25 years, a former furniture store is reopening as a community health and education center.
Many hoping to benefit from Biden's plan to pardon federal marijuana offenses: 'dark cloud that follows you'
Arrested at age 19 and convicted for possession of marijuana, Michael Diaz-Rivera is now hoping to benefit from President Biden's plan to pardon such offenders.
Arrested at age 19 and convicted for possession of marijuana, Michael Diaz-Rivera is now hoping to benefit from President Biden's plan to pardon such offenders.
Chicago city clerk, treasurer defend 20.5% pay hikes
Risking a preelection backlash, City Clerk Anna Valencia and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin said Friday they will accept the 20.5% pay raises ? to $161,016 ? that Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s 2023 budget includes for the city clerk and city treasurer.
Risking a preelection backlash, City Clerk Anna Valencia and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin said Friday they will accept the 20.5% pay raises ? to $161,016 ? that Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s 2023 budget includes for the city clerk and city treasurer.
Biden to pardon all prior federal marijuana offenses
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday he will issue an executive order pardoning all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law, in what amounts to the most extensive White House action taken to date in U.S. drug policy.
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday he will issue an executive order pardoning all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law, in what amounts to the most extensive White House action taken to date in U.S. drug policy.
Cook County 2023 budget reveals no tax, fee increases
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled her $8.7 billion budget for 2023 Thursday.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled her $8.7 billion budget for 2023 Thursday.
Risk of nuclear 'Armageddon' highest since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, Biden says
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
Pritzker vs. Bailey: Illinois gubernatorial candidates square-off over SAFE-T Act
Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Senator Darren Bailey clashed on a range of issues Thursday night in their first televised debate, including the SAFE-T Act.
Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Senator Darren Bailey clashed on a range of issues Thursday night in their first televised debate, including the SAFE-T Act.
Pritzker vs. Bailey: Illinois? SAFE-T Act expected to be key topic in first TV debate
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and his GOP challenger state Senator Darren Bailey will face off in their first televised debate Thursday night. Viewers can expect fireworks over several key topics, like abortion, gun violence and the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and his GOP challenger state Senator Darren Bailey will face off in their first televised debate Thursday night. Viewers can expect fireworks over several key topics, like abortion, gun violence and the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Biden to pardon all prior federal marijuana offenses, calls for review of law
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
Feds weigh charges against Hunter Biden, outcome of years-long case could be 'imminent': source
Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, has been under federal investigation since 2018.
Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, has been under federal investigation since 2018.
R. Kelly attorney told singer will have to appear in state court for future hearings
The judge in R. Kelly’s ongoing state court case told his defense attorney Thursday that going forward he wants the R&B superstar in the courtroom for hearings — though Kelly was excused from attending the next one.
The judge in R. Kelly’s ongoing state court case told his defense attorney Thursday that going forward he wants the R&B superstar in the courtroom for hearings — though Kelly was excused from attending the next one.