Digital Asset Tax drawing criticism | The Chicago Report
State Rep. John Cabello just introduced a bill to repeal the Digital Asset Tax. It comes as crypto industry leaders are criticizing the 0.2% tax that will be imposed on all digital transactions in Illinois next year.
State Rep. John Cabello just introduced a bill to repeal the Digital Asset Tax. It comes as crypto industry leaders are criticizing the 0.2% tax that will be imposed on all digital transactions in Illinois next year.
Illinois special session possible, but lawmakers say Bears must provide specifics first
Illinois lawmakers say a special legislative session to address the Chicago Bears' stadium plans remains possible, but only if the team can present a detailed proposal and demonstrate enough support to pass it.
Illinois lawmakers say a special legislative session to address the Chicago Bears' stadium plans remains possible, but only if the team can present a detailed proposal and demonstrate enough support to pass it.
Chicago Public Schools' funding fight | The Chicago Report
Principals are playing landlord and are re-energizing Chicago Public School parent groups to pay for everything from sports uniforms to actual teacher salaries, a new report finds. Joining us is Mila Koumpilova from Chalkbeat Chicago.
Principals are playing landlord and are re-energizing Chicago Public School parent groups to pay for everything from sports uniforms to actual teacher salaries, a new report finds. Joining us is Mila Koumpilova from Chalkbeat Chicago.
Volunteers needed to assist in storm cleanup in Merrillville | What to know
Parts of northwest Indiana still need help cleaning up. It's been almost two weeks since an EF-2 tornado touched down, leaving behind a trail of damage. And it could take weeks to clean everything up. On Friday, the community is getting together to try and make that process easier.
Parts of northwest Indiana still need help cleaning up. It's been almost two weeks since an EF-2 tornado touched down, leaving behind a trail of damage. And it could take weeks to clean everything up. On Friday, the community is getting together to try and make that process easier.
Child missing after disappearing in Lake Michigan at NW Indiana beach
A search is ongoing after a child went missing in Lake Michigan Monday evening at Washington Park Beach in Michigan City.
A search is ongoing after a child went missing in Lake Michigan Monday evening at Washington Park Beach in Michigan City.
Former Birth Center of Chicago employee says she's still awaiting wages months after closure
More than two months after the Birth Center of Chicago abruptly closed its doors, at least one former employee says she is still waiting to be paid.
More than two months after the Birth Center of Chicago abruptly closed its doors, at least one former employee says she is still waiting to be paid.
Former Birth Center of Chicago employee says she's still awaiting wages months after closure
More than two months after the Birth Center of Chicago abruptly closed its doors, at least one former employee says she is still waiting to be paid.
More than two months after the Birth Center of Chicago abruptly closed its doors, at least one former employee says she is still waiting to be paid.
Illinois has recorded more tornadoes this year than any other state since 2015 | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois currently leads the nation in reported tornadoes this year, and the storm season is only halfway over. Dr. Victor Gensini of Northern Illinois University discusses the concerning trend.
Illinois currently leads the nation in reported tornadoes this year, and the storm season is only halfway over. Dr. Victor Gensini of Northern Illinois University discusses the concerning trend.
Tucker Carlson says he’s no longer supporting the Republican Party: ‘I’m out’
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know.
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know.
Illinois lawmakers say they're still working to keep Bears in the state
Illinois lawmakers are still in talks with the Bears about a new stadium and said a special session is still possible.
Illinois lawmakers are still in talks with the Bears about a new stadium and said a special session is still possible.
Investors say 'Mr. Finance' promised big returns, left them with devastating losses
A new lawsuit accuses self-styled financial adviser Brandon Ellington of convincing dozens of people to invest retirement savings and loan proceeds in what authorities have described as a Ponzi scheme, leaving some victims facing foreclosure and financial ruin.
A new lawsuit accuses self-styled financial adviser Brandon Ellington of convincing dozens of people to invest retirement savings and loan proceeds in what authorities have described as a Ponzi scheme, leaving some victims facing foreclosure and financial ruin.
Search for teen who went missing in Lake Michigan paused until Wednesday
A child is missing after disappearing in Lake Michigan Monday evening at a northwest Indiana beach.
A child is missing after disappearing in Lake Michigan Monday evening at a northwest Indiana beach.
Chicago’s PlayStreets bring pop-up festivals to neighborhoods impacted by gun violence
Chicago's PlayStreets activations are happening now. They're pop-up festivals on city streets where children have experienced the trauma of gun violence.
Chicago's PlayStreets activations are happening now. They're pop-up festivals on city streets where children have experienced the trauma of gun violence.
Historic south entrance of Griffin MSI to reopen for first time since 1893 | ChicagoLIVE
The south entrance of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is currently under construction and will reopen for the first time in 132 years. The museum’s president and CEO joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the project.
The south entrance of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is currently under construction and will reopen for the first time in 132 years. The museum’s president and CEO joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the project.
What could Chicago look like in 2126?
A new design vision from Gensler Chicago explores how the Windy City could adapt to a warmer climate, heavier rainfall, population growth, an aging population and emerging transportation technology over the next century.
A new design vision from Gensler Chicago explores how the Windy City could adapt to a warmer climate, heavier rainfall, population growth, an aging population and emerging transportation technology over the next century.
Southside Blooms expands to Chicago’s West Side | ChicagoLIVE
Southside Blooms is expanding to North Lawndale with a new location. Founder Quilen Blackwell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what this expansion means for the community.
Southside Blooms is expanding to North Lawndale with a new location. Founder Quilen Blackwell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what this expansion means for the community.
McDonald’s celebrates America 250 with its largest-ever fried apple pie in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
McDonald’s is celebrating America 250 with the return of its fried apple pies and the debut of its largest-ever pie in Joliet. McDonald’s owner-operator John Carnagio shares details with ChicagoLIVE.
McDonald’s is celebrating America 250 with the return of its fried apple pies and the debut of its largest-ever pie in Joliet. McDonald’s owner-operator John Carnagio shares details with ChicagoLIVE.
Naperville man sentenced after killing wife over texts from another man, prosecutors say
A Naperville man convicted of fatally beating his wife in 2020 has been sentenced to 38 years in prison, DuPage County prosecutors said.
A Naperville man convicted of fatally beating his wife in 2020 has been sentenced to 38 years in prison, DuPage County prosecutors said.
Chicago Lululemon theft: GPS trackers bust man accused of stealing over $3K in merch
A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Magnificent Mile Lululemon store was quickly tracked down after some of the stolen items led investigators directly to his vehicle.
A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Magnificent Mile Lululemon store was quickly tracked down after some of the stolen items led investigators directly to his vehicle.
US government to oppose plan to sell Titanic artifacts
The federal government argues that a plan to auction hundreds of artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic would violate court orders, while the company that owns salvage rights to the Titanic wreck contends that it would not.
The federal government argues that a plan to auction hundreds of artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic would violate court orders, while the company that owns salvage rights to the Titanic wreck contends that it would not.