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McCormick Place typically generates nearly $2 billion a year to Chicago's economy. The CBS 2 Investigators reached out to every single event planned there between now and the end of the year.
A Chicago Police officer has been relieved of his police powers after being caught on video using a homophobic slur during the civil unrest a week ago Saturday.
"The decision to terminate employees through no fault of their own was both gut-wrenching and yet necessary to ensure the long-term viability of the aquarium."
Applications peaked at 4,916 on June 2 -- more than the previous eight days combined.
The stormy weather is another hit to restaurant owners. With only outdoor seating allowed, some are seeing their profits dry up.
They'll ask you to wire the money to an account or buy gift cards and send them the pin number.
The concern is the information could lead to real-life attacks by violent extremists.
Storms in Northwest Indiana brought winds so strong they snapped power poles in two, and left a trail of severe damage on Wednesday.
A Chicago Police officer was found dead Tuesday night in Albany Park.
Multiple trucks were destroyed by fire Wednesday in Elk Grove Village.
"There were a lot of incredible emotions that were shared in that call by fellow aldermen, now all of whom don't feel secure or safe coming together with their colleagues, because of one individual who decided to illegally tape a conversation that was intended to be a private conversation among all of us," Lightfoot said.
The spending plan essentially maintains budget levels from last year, but does not count on any increased revenue from a proposal to pass a graduated income tax that will appear on Illinois ballots in November.
Gusty winds are with us now, but they continue to pull in dry air.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Wednesday announced 625 new COVID-19 cases and 78 new deaths.
