Pritzker announced $19.7 million in grants for Illinois museums
Pritzker's office said the grant will go towards improving facilities and developing new exhibits at museums across the state.
Pritzker's office said the grant will go towards improving facilities and developing new exhibits at museums across the state.
Illinois' fifth $250 million installment addressing local transportation needs announced
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that a fifth $250 million installment as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program is being made to counties, municipalities and townships to address local transportation needs.
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that a fifth $250 million installment as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program is being made to counties, municipalities and townships to address local transportation needs.
These Illinois museums received a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments
Thirty-six Illinois museums will receive a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments to improve their facilities and develop new exhibits, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Thirty-six Illinois museums will receive a total of $19.7 million in state capital investments to improve their facilities and develop new exhibits, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Biden bans Russian oil imports, how high will gas prices go?
President Joe Biden banned all Russian oil and energy from coming into the United States in an effort to stop the war on Ukraine Tuesday. As gas prices continue to rise throughout the country, many wonder just how high gas prices will go. Expert weighs in.
President Joe Biden banned all Russian oil and energy from coming into the United States in an effort to stop the war on Ukraine Tuesday. As gas prices continue to rise throughout the country, many wonder just how high gas prices will go. Expert weighs in.
Orland Park calls on Kim Foxx to resign
The village unanimously approved of a resolution calling on Foxx to resign at Monday night's village board meeting. The officials are asking other elected bodies to do the same.
The village unanimously approved of a resolution calling on Foxx to resign at Monday night's village board meeting. The officials are asking other elected bodies to do the same.
Orland Park calls on Kim Foxx to resign: 'It is a matter of life and death'
The village board said the resolution honors the rights of victims, affirms a vote of no confidence in Foxx and calls for her resignation, saying it's “for the sake of restoration of the public’s confidence in the criminal justice system.”
The village board said the resolution honors the rights of victims, affirms a vote of no confidence in Foxx and calls for her resignation, saying it's “for the sake of restoration of the public’s confidence in the criminal justice system.”
Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
Chicago area residents react to surging gas prices: 'It's killing me'
"So what? We're paying a little bit more for gas. But we're not getting bombed. We're not getting thrown out of our houses and killed. We have to be thankful for where we are now," said Delvin Molden, who commutes from the suburbs to Chicago.
"So what? We're paying a little bit more for gas. But we're not getting bombed. We're not getting thrown out of our houses and killed. We have to be thankful for where we are now," said Delvin Molden, who commutes from the suburbs to Chicago.
Record-high gas prices worrying Chicago area drivers
At the BP at North and LaSalle in Chicago, regular unleaded gas spiked to $5.25 per gallon Tuesday night ? a direct result of President Joe Biden announcing Russian oil will no longer be accepted at U.S. ports.
At the BP at North and LaSalle in Chicago, regular unleaded gas spiked to $5.25 per gallon Tuesday night ? a direct result of President Joe Biden announcing Russian oil will no longer be accepted at U.S. ports.
Penthouse at Trump Tower sells for $20M
A penthouse at the Trump Tower is now the second-priciest home sale in Chicago history.
A penthouse at the Trump Tower is now the second-priciest home sale in Chicago history.
President Biden bans Russian oil imports over Ukraine war
The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.
The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.
Chicago-area Russian immigrant reacts to invasion of Ukraine
Rabbi Michael Tillman talks about the sentiment among Russians regarding the invasion of Ukraine and gauges the national support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Rabbi Michael Tillman talks about the sentiment among Russians regarding the invasion of Ukraine and gauges the national support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Illinois candidates file for ballot spot in possibly the most expensive gubernatorial race in state history
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot.
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot.
Illinois candidates file for spot on June ballot
Suburban businessman Gary Rabine was the first Republican candidate for governor to file for the June Primary Election Ballot Monday.
Suburban businessman Gary Rabine was the first Republican candidate for governor to file for the June Primary Election Ballot Monday.
Illinois candidates file for spot on June election ballot
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot. Hundreds stood in line in Springfield to submit their nominating petitions and to garner some campaign publicity.
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot. Hundreds stood in line in Springfield to submit their nominating petitions and to garner some campaign publicity.
Orland Park mayor running for Congress rips Kim Foxx: 'Putting rest of us at risk'
The mayor of a Chicago suburb took to social media and called on the federal government to intervene after Cook County prosecutor Kim Foxx and what he decried as the county court’s "catch-and-release program" would have allowed a federal armed robbery and attempted murder parolee back onto his streets.
The mayor of a Chicago suburb took to social media and called on the federal government to intervene after Cook County prosecutor Kim Foxx and what he decried as the county court’s "catch-and-release program" would have allowed a federal armed robbery and attempted murder parolee back onto his streets.
Bill Cosby case: High court won't review decision freeing comedian from prison
The Supreme Court says it will not take up the sexual assault case against comedian Bill Cosby, leaving in place a decision by Pennsylvania’s highest court to throw out his conviction and set him free from prison.
The Supreme Court says it will not take up the sexual assault case against comedian Bill Cosby, leaving in place a decision by Pennsylvania’s highest court to throw out his conviction and set him free from prison.
'Warm hearts': Thousands take the Polar Plunge in Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics Chicago
Despite a water temperature of just 33 degrees and a bitterly cold wind blowing off the lake, there was nothing but warmth from the crowd taking part in the 22nd Annual Chicago Polar Plunge.
Despite a water temperature of just 33 degrees and a bitterly cold wind blowing off the lake, there was nothing but warmth from the crowd taking part in the 22nd Annual Chicago Polar Plunge.
Thousands brave the frigid waters of Lake Michigan as part of the Polar Plunge
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was one of roughly 4,000 people who took part in the Polar Plunge Sunday in Chicago which benefits Special Olympics Illinois.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was one of roughly 4,000 people who took part in the Polar Plunge Sunday in Chicago which benefits Special Olympics Illinois.
Kamala Harris marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary in Selma
Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.
Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.