Cook County aims to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled a plan to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt.
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled a plan to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
Lightfoot urged to release report on botched implosion that coated Little Village in dust
The Chicago City Council is urging Mayor Lori Lightfoot to release a watchdog’s report on actions leading up to the botched 2020 implosion of a coal plant smokestack that left Little Village covered in dust.
The Chicago City Council is urging Mayor Lori Lightfoot to release a watchdog’s report on actions leading up to the botched 2020 implosion of a coal plant smokestack that left Little Village covered in dust.
Illinois lawmakers call for stricter gun control during Senate committee hearing on Highland Park shooting
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) set the stage Wednesday during a Senate judicial committee hearing on the deadly Highland Park shooting.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) set the stage Wednesday during a Senate judicial committee hearing on the deadly Highland Park shooting.
Chicago City Council upholds Lightfoot's lower ticketing threshold for speed cameras
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.
New details emerge in Chicago sex case against R. Kelly
The witness labeled "Minor 1" is expected to testify that R. Kelly sent she and her parents on vacation to avoid talking about the infamous sex tape after it surfaced, according to legal documents.
The witness labeled "Minor 1" is expected to testify that R. Kelly sent she and her parents on vacation to avoid talking about the infamous sex tape after it surfaced, according to legal documents.
Chicago City Council upholds Lightfoot's lower ticketing threshold for speed cameras
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday dodged an embarrassing defeat that would have set the stage for her first veto, on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket.
Disturbing details emerge in R. Kelly case
New details in the R. Kelly case have emerged.
New details in the R. Kelly case have emerged.
Community group calls on Lightfoot to appoint interim police accountability commission
A community group is calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to get moving on appointing the Interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.
A community group is calling on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to get moving on appointing the Interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Ethics ordinance approved after being watered down to help mayoral allies
Chicago’s ethics ordinance has been strengthened endlessly over the years. It hasn’t stopped the parade of present and former alderpersons marching off to federal prison or being charged with corruption.
Chicago’s ethics ordinance has been strengthened endlessly over the years. It hasn’t stopped the parade of present and former alderpersons marching off to federal prison or being charged with corruption.
Illinois lawmakers make case for stricter gun control during Senate committee hearing on the Highland Park shooting
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth made impassioned pleas for stricter gun control measures in wake of the deadly Highland Park shooting.
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth made impassioned pleas for stricter gun control measures in wake of the deadly Highland Park shooting.
President Biden signs executive order to assist the return of Americans held hostage abroad
Alberto Coll from the DePaul College of Law explains the significance of President Joe Biden's most recent executive order aiming to reduce the taking of U.S. hostages and the wrongfully detained.
Alberto Coll from the DePaul College of Law explains the significance of President Joe Biden's most recent executive order aiming to reduce the taking of U.S. hostages and the wrongfully detained.
Chicago to host first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street race
Chicago is already known as one of the sports capitals of the world. But starting next year, the city will be adding NASCAR racing ? and it will happen right downtown.
Chicago is already known as one of the sports capitals of the world. But starting next year, the city will be adding NASCAR racing ? and it will happen right downtown.
Chicago violated residents' civil rights by moving polluters to Black, Latino neighborhoods, HUD says
Federal officials have found that the city of Chicago is violating the civil rights of its residents by relocating polluting businesses from white communities to Black and Latino areas.
Federal officials have found that the city of Chicago is violating the civil rights of its residents by relocating polluting businesses from white communities to Black and Latino areas.
Chicago announces NASCAR race downtown
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that the city will host its first-ever NASCAR race on the streets of downtown Chicago next summer.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that the city will host its first-ever NASCAR race on the streets of downtown Chicago next summer.
Chicago to host NASCAR street race downtown in 2023
Chicago is already known as one of the sports capitals of the world. But starting next year, the city will be adding NASCAR racing — and it will happen right downtown.
Chicago is already known as one of the sports capitals of the world. But starting next year, the city will be adding NASCAR racing — and it will happen right downtown.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19 just days after traveling to Florida to deliver an address that is once again stoking suspicions he?s considering a run for president.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19 just days after traveling to Florida to deliver an address that is once again stoking suspicions he?s considering a run for president.
Gov. Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms
Gov. J.B. Pritzker tested positive for COVID-19 just days after traveling to Florida to deliver an address that is once again stoking suspicions he’s considering a run for president.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker tested positive for COVID-19 just days after traveling to Florida to deliver an address that is once again stoking suspicions he’s considering a run for president.
Elon Musk to countersue Twitter to blow up deal: report
Musk pledged to pay $54.20 a share for Twitter in April.
Musk pledged to pay $54.20 a share for Twitter in April.