Chicago teachers to skip school to lobby state lawmakers for more funding
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.
Chicago teachers to skip school to lobby state lawmakers for more funding
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.
Illinois bill would expand insurance coverage for diabetes treatments
A proposed bill in the Illinois state legislature aims to broaden insurance coverage for all forms of diabetes.
CPS funding among topics on Johnson's agenda in Springfield
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield where he met with state leaders on a number of topics, including funding for Chicago Public Schools.
DNC security plans: Organizers prepare for convention preview
Organizers of the upcoming Democratic National Convention are taking a hard look at security in the wake of all the campus protests across the country.
Democratic National Convention organizers brace for security challenges amid growing campus protests
Organizers of the upcoming Democratic National Convention are taking a hard look at security in the wake of all the campus protests across the country. Big crowds are expected for that event in Chicago and a lot of planning is already underway.
Interim clerk appointed to Cook County Clerk's Office following Yarbrough's death
An interim clerk has been appointed to the Cook County Clerk's Office following the recent death of Karen Yarbrough.
Illinois advances bill to ban hidden fees across consumer goods, services
One day after the Biden administration announced it is putting an end to junk fees in air travel, Illinois lawmakers are one step closer to sweeping legislation that puts an end to hidden fees on just about everything residents buy in the Land of Lincoln.
Illinois advances bill to ban hidden fees across consumer goods, services
One day after the Biden administration announced it is putting an end to junk fees in air travel, Illinois lawmakers are one step closer to sweeping legislation that puts an end to hidden fees on just about everything residents buy in the Land of Lincoln.
Chicago activist launches recall effort against Mayor Brandon Johnson
This week marks the launch of an online petition as part of a grassroots effort aiming to hold the Mayor of Chicago directly accountable to voters and subject to recall.
Chicago activist launches recall effort against Mayor Brandon Johnson
This week marks the launch of an online petition as part of a grassroots effort aiming to hold the Mayor of Chicago directly accountable to voters and subject to recall.
'We have a right': Illinois bill would crack down on roadway protesters
A proposed bill in Illinois aims to establish harsher punishments for individuals who obstruct highways during protests.
'We have a right': Illinois bill would crack down on roadway protesters
A proposed bill in Illinois aims to establish harsher punishments for individuals who obstruct roadways during protests.
Illinois bill would implement stricter penalties for highway blockades during protests
A proposed bill in Illinois aims to establish harsher punishments for individuals who obstruct highways during protests.
New bill aims to enhance rail safety following CTA Yellow Line crash
A new bill aims to improve rail safety after last November's Yellow Line CTA crash that left dozens of people injured.
'Death with Dignity': Lombard woman with cancer pushes for legislation to legally end her life
Should people with only months to live be legally allowed to end their own lives? It's a hot-button issue currently under discussion in Illinois.
Lombard woman with cancer pushes for legislation to legally end her life
Should people with only months to live be legally allowed to end their own lives? It's a hot-button issue currently under discussion in Illinois.
AARP pushes for Illinois Caregiving Portal legislation
House Bill 4677 calls for the creation of the Illinois Caregiving Portal, creating a one-stop-shop for state, federal, nonprofit and professional caregiving information.
Cook County Clerk dies at 73 following recent hospitalization
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has passed away at the age of 73.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough hospitalized in 'serious' condition
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has been hospitalized with a serious medical condition for an undisclosed illness, according to her office.