White House responds after Putin issues new round of fiery anti-American comments
The White House responded to a new round of wild threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin by imposing economic sanctions on more than a thousand companies and individuals.
The White House responded to a new round of wild threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin by imposing economic sanctions on more than a thousand companies and individuals.
Changes possible for Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act after backlash from law enforcement
After much backlash from law enforcement, changes could be on the way for Illinois' SAFE-T Act ? the controversial measure that eliminates cash bail.
After much backlash from law enforcement, changes could be on the way for Illinois' SAFE-T Act ? the controversial measure that eliminates cash bail.
Illinois' governor race echoes U.S. abortion, crime debates
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned that his Republican opponent is a far-right politician who would take the state backward while state Sen. Darren Bailey asked voters to consider whether the Democratic incumbent's first term has improved their lives as the two candidates met for an online forum Friday.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned that his Republican opponent is a far-right politician who would take the state backward while state Sen. Darren Bailey asked voters to consider whether the Democratic incumbent's first term has improved their lives as the two candidates met for an online forum Friday.
Lightfoot cancels $42.7M pre-election property tax increase
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
15 billionaires in Illinois make 2022 Forbes 400 List of Richest Americans
The 2022 Forbes 400 list of the ultra wealthy is out, and it includes 15 billionaires living in Illinois.
The 2022 Forbes 400 list of the ultra wealthy is out, and it includes 15 billionaires living in Illinois.
'Life changing': New funds will help Cook County small businesses recover from pandemic
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
New funds will help Cook County small businesses recover from pandemic
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle calls it "life changing for thousands of small business owners in Cook County."
Queen Elizabeth II's official cause of death released
Queen Elizabeth II died from old age, according to the monarch's death certificate.
Queen Elizabeth II died from old age, according to the monarch's death certificate.
Mayoral allies urge Lightfoot to scrap plans for $42.7 million property tax increase
The tax increase would cost the average home owner $34 more per year, “That’s about the price of an Al’s Italian beef — hot, dipped, with extra cheese — for a family of four,” the mayor said.
The tax increase would cost the average home owner $34 more per year, “That’s about the price of an Al’s Italian beef — hot, dipped, with extra cheese — for a family of four,” the mayor said.
Judge: R. Kelly to pay $300K to victim in sex crimes case
A federal judge signaled Wednesday that she plans to order disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly to pay more than $300,000 to one his victims in a decades-long scheme to use his fame to sexually abuse young fans.
A federal judge signaled Wednesday that she plans to order disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly to pay more than $300,000 to one his victims in a decades-long scheme to use his fame to sexually abuse young fans.
Illinois lawmaker threatens to block $50M for proposed CPS school
One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.
One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.
Americans urged to leave Russia ‘immediately,’ U.S. Embassy warns
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”
Biden appears to look for deceased Indiana congresswoman in crowd: 'Where's Jackie?'
President Joe Biden forgot about the death of Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski while at an event Wednesday, repeatedly searching the crowd for her and calling her name while on stage.
President Joe Biden forgot about the death of Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski while at an event Wednesday, repeatedly searching the crowd for her and calling her name while on stage.
Lightfoot pushes back on claim that Invest South/West more talk than action
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday pushed back hard against the notion that her signature plan to rebuild 10 South and West Side commercial strips is more talk than action.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday pushed back hard against the notion that her signature plan to rebuild 10 South and West Side commercial strips is more talk than action.
Lightfoot pushes back on claim that Invest South/West more talk than action
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday pushed back hard against the notion that her signature plan to rebuild 10 South and West Side commercial strips is more talk than action.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday pushed back hard against the notion that her signature plan to rebuild 10 South and West Side commercial strips is more talk than action.
Garcia, Lopez take shots at one another in Chicago mayoral election
Some heated words were exchanged Tuesday in the contest for mayor of Chicago, as another big name considers whether to enter the race.
Some heated words were exchanged Tuesday in the contest for mayor of Chicago, as another big name considers whether to enter the race.
Garcia, Lopez take shots at one another in Chicago mayoral election
Some heated words were exchanged Tuesday in the contest for mayor of Chicago, as another big name considers whether to enter the race.
Some heated words were exchanged Tuesday in the contest for mayor of Chicago, as another big name considers whether to enter the race.
Pritzker announces $450M payment toward unemployment insurance loan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will make a payment of $450 million towards the remaining $1.8 billion borrowed under the Title XII of the Social Security Act.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will make a payment of $450 million towards the remaining $1.8 billion borrowed under the Title XII of the Social Security Act.
Pritzker announces $450M payment toward unemployment insurance loan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will make a payment of $450 million towards the remaining $1.8 billion borrowed under the Title XII of the Social Security Act.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will make a payment of $450 million towards the remaining $1.8 billion borrowed under the Title XII of the Social Security Act.
Will Chuy Garcia run for mayor of Chicago again? Here's what he said
Chuy Garcia is widely considered the strongest challenge to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot — if he runs.
Chuy Garcia is widely considered the strongest challenge to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot — if he runs.