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The money from the state will be used to set up a new migrant intake center, help fund the city's plan for tent camps, and to provide support services for asylum seekers.
Federal prosecutors said Burke "was a bribe-taker and he was an extortionist," but defense attorneys claimed "Mr. Burke never asked for anything from anyone."
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
"I am grateful that the county and the state have heard our advocacy – their commitment to fund this mission," Johnson said.
President Biden held a press conference in Northern California after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The City Council approved the budget despite concerns from some alderpersons that it earmarks only $150 million to fund assistance for migrants in 2024, while the city is currently spending $40 million a month on asylum seekers.
The House voted to keep government agencies funded until at least Jan. 19 in a bipartisan vote.
There was a stronger federal law enforcement presence at the event amid an increase of antisemitic attacks in the U.S. since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
The new rule approved by the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability seeks to rid CPD of officers with ties to groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
The new code of conduct was signed by all nine Supreme Court justices, but it's unclear how it will be enforced.
Maryanne Trump Barry retired from her role as a federal appeals court judge in 2019.
If confirmed by the City Council, Ige would become the first Black woman to lead CDPH on a permanent basis.
The U.S. is assisting with the complicated hostage diplomacy, and this week President Biden's top Mideast adviser Brett McGurk is heading to Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar with other stops possible.
The approach is unusual for a stopgap spending bill. Usually, lawmakers extend funding until a certain date for all programs.
They called for the president to back a cease-fire in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
The Wisconsin State Patrol assisted with a vehicle inspection to identify any potential mechanical issues. Police said they will determine whether to refer charges against the bus driver.
A 26-year-old man and two other men of unknown age were all in the driveway of an apartment complex when someone shot them.
Around 12:40 p.m., a man driving a pick-up truck crashed into the American Science and Surplus store in Geneva, Illinois. No injuries were reported.
Burned-out equipment and water flooding the hallways were the result of the fire.
Nine-year-old Logan was given an award in front of his whole school for helping save a man's life by performing CPR at church.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's La Guardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and firetruck collided, authorities said.
The shooting happened last Thursday as Gorman, 18, was walking with her friends near the pier at Tobey Prinz Beach at Pratt Boulevard to see the Northern Lights.
Two Illinois State University students were among six people wounded in a mass shooting in downstate Normal, Illinois, early Sunday.
It was reported that the bus carrying 54 people exited northbound I-43 onto North Webster Avenue when it crossed the roadway and went over an embankment.
A 4-year-old child was inside when a house caught fire in the north Chicago suburb of Mundelein early Monday morning.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
Two Illinois State University students were among six people wounded in a mass shooting in downstate Normal, Illinois, early Sunday.
Chicago police were investigating Sunday morning after a man was found shot in the head in the city's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday night.
The ages of the victims range from 22 to 57, according to Chicago police.
