Chicago City Council approves gas, CTA giveaway
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
Pritzker signs bill to address Illinois teacher shortage
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
Chicago alderwoman weighs in on City Council's approval of gas, transit card giveaway
Chicago Alderwoman Emma Mitts discusses the 'Chicago Moves' plan, which gives free gas and transit cards to residents.
Chicago Alderwoman Emma Mitts discusses the 'Chicago Moves' plan, which gives free gas and transit cards to residents.
Chicago Teachers Union, parents blast steep CPS budget cuts
Teachers rallied outside Chicago Public School headquarters Wednesday calling for funding to be fully restored.
Teachers rallied outside Chicago Public School headquarters Wednesday calling for funding to be fully restored.
Chicago City Council approves Lightfoot's gas, transit card giveaway
Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to have Chicago taxpayers foot the bill for a $12.5 million giveaway of gasoline and transit rides won approval Wednesday from the full city council.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to have Chicago taxpayers foot the bill for a $12.5 million giveaway of gasoline and transit rides won approval Wednesday from the full city council.
Chicago Teachers Union protesting CPS budget cuts
The Chicago Teachers Union is blasting Chicago Public Schools for proposing major budget cuts.
The Chicago Teachers Union is blasting Chicago Public Schools for proposing major budget cuts.
Cook County Sheriff's Office sets up River North command post in response to bump in crime
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new post in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in an effort to curb crime in the busy entertainment district.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new post in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in an effort to curb crime in the busy entertainment district.
Cook County Sheriff's Office opens command post to boost police presence in River North
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart spoke at the opening of their new command post in River North on Wednesday, providing additional police presence in one of Chicago's busiest entertainment districts.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart spoke at the opening of their new command post in River North on Wednesday, providing additional police presence in one of Chicago's busiest entertainment districts.
Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Biden pardons Kennedy-era Secret Service agent, 2 others
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.
What to make of Elon Musk's decision to buy Twitter
Dr. David Gunkel from Northern Illinois University talks about the potential impacts of Elon Musk purchasing Twitter.
Dr. David Gunkel from Northern Illinois University talks about the potential impacts of Elon Musk purchasing Twitter.
Elon Musk buys Twitter in $44 billion deal
Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on a wide range of issues to more than 83 million followers.
Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on a wide range of issues to more than 83 million followers.
Donald Trump found in civil contempt of court
A judge has found Donald Trump in contempt of court and is fining him $10,000 per day in a dispute over a subpoena issued by the New York Attorney General.
A judge has found Donald Trump in contempt of court and is fining him $10,000 per day in a dispute over a subpoena issued by the New York Attorney General.
Trump will not return to Twitter even as Elon Musk purchases platform, will begin using his own TRUTH Social
Former President Trump will not return to Twitter, even as Elon Musk purchases the social media company and reinstates his account, instead using his own TRUTH Social as the sole platform for his voice.
Former President Trump will not return to Twitter, even as Elon Musk purchases the social media company and reinstates his account, instead using his own TRUTH Social as the sole platform for his voice.
When can I apply for $500 monthly Chicago cash assistance program?
Applications can be submitted starting on April 25 at chicago.gov/cashpilot. To be eligible, applicants must: live in Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19; and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. That’s $55,575 for a family of four.
Applications can be submitted starting on April 25 at chicago.gov/cashpilot. To be eligible, applicants must: live in Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19; and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. That’s $55,575 for a family of four.
Chinatown residents protest against proposed site for massive Chicago casino
In March, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
In March, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
Chinatown residents protest against proposed site for massive Chicago casino
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
Chinatown residents protest against proposed site for massive Chicago casino
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced three finalists bidding to build and operate a Chicago casino. Hard Rock proposes a $1.7 billion casino near Soldier Field. Bally's Corporation proposes a $1.8 billion on the current Chicago Tribune publishing site near the north branch of the Chicago River. River's Casino is pitching a $2 billion just north of Chinatown.
Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.