Pritzker signs bills to combat carjackings, thefts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a collection of bills aimed to combat carjackings and vehicle thefts.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a collection of bills aimed to combat carjackings and vehicle thefts.
Trump must answer questions under oath in civil probe, appeals court rules
Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
Elon Musk calls for special assault rifle permits for 'extremely well vetted' people
In a tweet, Elon Musk gave his opinion that assault rifles should, at minimum, require a special permit, where the recipient is extremely well vetted.
In a tweet, Elon Musk gave his opinion that assault rifles should, at minimum, require a special permit, where the recipient is extremely well vetted.
Cook County specialized unit searches for missing children who are supposed to be in custody of DCFS
Tom Dart's unit has found more than 1,000 kids, and for many years working hand in hand with DCFS, who also pays for the salaries of four officers on the unit.
Tom Dart's unit has found more than 1,000 kids, and for many years working hand in hand with DCFS, who also pays for the salaries of four officers on the unit.
Illinois Democrats respond to Texas governor's comments on Chicago
"There are more people who were shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas." Abbott declared, after claiming he was sorry to have to say it.
"There are more people who were shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas." Abbott declared, after claiming he was sorry to have to say it.
Cook County specialized unit has found over 1000 missing children
Everyday officers with the Sheriff Department?s Child Rescue Unit crisscrosses Cook County in search of missing kids, who are supposed to be in custody of the Department of Child and Family Services, but are not, for a number of reasons.
Everyday officers with the Sheriff Department?s Child Rescue Unit crisscrosses Cook County in search of missing kids, who are supposed to be in custody of the Department of Child and Family Services, but are not, for a number of reasons.
Chicago City Council rolls back city's curfew for minors to 10 p.m.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m., and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under — it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m., and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under — it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
Lightfoot squares up with reporter after City Council meeting: 'The more he talks, the more stupid he sounds'
Mayor Lightfoot responded to a reporter who had some choice words for the mayor.
Mayor Lightfoot responded to a reporter who had some choice words for the mayor.
Biden signs policing order on 2-year anniversary of George Floyd's death
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to improve accountability in policing.
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to improve accountability in policing.
Chicago City Council rolls back city's curfew to 10 p.m.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m. in Chicago, and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under -- it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m. in Chicago, and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under -- it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
Lightfoot erupts at Chicago alderman during City Council meeting: 'You are a liar!'
“You are out of order! You are out of order, and you are a liar!” Lightfoot said. “I will not sit here, and I will not tolerate you besmirching the hard work of so many people!”
“You are out of order! You are out of order, and you are a liar!” Lightfoot said. “I will not sit here, and I will not tolerate you besmirching the hard work of so many people!”
Chicago mayor erupts during City Council meeting, calling alderman a 'liar'
An epic outburst from Mayor Lori Lightfoot occurred Wednesday afternoon as the City Council debated her choice of Bally's to build a big Chicago casino.
An epic outburst from Mayor Lori Lightfoot occurred Wednesday afternoon as the City Council debated her choice of Bally's to build a big Chicago casino.
Illinois politicians react to Texas school shooting
Illinois politicians are reacting to the news, as Democratic lawmakers are calling for immediate action and gun control measures.
Illinois politicians are reacting to the news, as Democratic lawmakers are calling for immediate action and gun control measures.
'Corrupt hellhole': Republican candidates for Illinois governor debate Chicago crime
Chicago's street violence was at the center of two broadcast forums featuring the six Republican candidates for Illinois governor Tuesday night.
Chicago's street violence was at the center of two broadcast forums featuring the six Republican candidates for Illinois governor Tuesday night.
Biden calls for new gun restrictions following deadly Uvalde, Texas school shooting
An anguished and angry President Joe Biden is calling for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman massacred 18 children at a Texas elementary school.
An anguished and angry President Joe Biden is calling for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman massacred 18 children at a Texas elementary school.
Chicago's Willis Tower renovated to compete with remote work lifestyle
Among the new amenities is a 300,000 square-foot enclosure called "The Catalog" which features restaurants, shops, a food hall and a giant glass ceiling offering a stunning view of the Willis Tower.
Among the new amenities is a 300,000 square-foot enclosure called "The Catalog" which features restaurants, shops, a food hall and a giant glass ceiling offering a stunning view of the Willis Tower.
ISIS operative plotted to kill George W. Bush in Dallas, FBI documents show
The suspect described the plan to a paid FBI informant who also drove the suspect around Dallas in February to conduct surveillance on Bush's home, library and offices, according to a search warrant.
The suspect described the plan to a paid FBI informant who also drove the suspect around Dallas in February to conduct surveillance on Bush's home, library and offices, according to a search warrant.
Chicago alderman calls expansion of juvenile curfew hours 'the mayor's latest stupid idea'
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) sounds off on what he calls an "unproductive" ordinance that would expand curfew hours for Chicago juveniles seven days a week.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) sounds off on what he calls an "unproductive" ordinance that would expand curfew hours for Chicago juveniles seven days a week.
Lightfoot hosts summit focused on keeping young people engaged this summer
The event involved community members from all over the city, working to identify meaningful ways to support Chicago?s youth and young adults with a focus on violence prevention.
The event involved community members from all over the city, working to identify meaningful ways to support Chicago?s youth and young adults with a focus on violence prevention.
Chicago homeowner fears arson was sparked by 'Let's Go Brandon' flag
A homeowner on Chicago's Far South Side has a "Let?s Go Brandon" flag flying outside their home and because of their political beliefs, they believe someone tried to burn their house down.
A homeowner on Chicago's Far South Side has a "Let?s Go Brandon" flag flying outside their home and because of their political beliefs, they believe someone tried to burn their house down.