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The Dupage County Board today tabled a vote on a permit for an Islamic Education Center near Naperville. But officials say it's a matter of the process, not the religion, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley said Tuesday he is formally exploring a bid for governor, ripping state lawmakers for their inaction on major issues this spring.
Penny Pritzker's nomination to be the next Commerce Secretary advanced to the full Senate on Monday, following the unanimous approval of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
After meeting with Gov. Pat Quinn for more than an hour and a half, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton seemed friendly, but not much closer to resolving their differences over pension reform.
With 49 elementary schools set to close next week, Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett was outlined a five-year plan to make sure the district's students are prepared for college or a career after finishing high school.
Chicago Teachers Union officials fear the city could soon follow Philadelphia's steps and send out thousands of layoff notices. On Friday, the Philadelphia School District notified more than 3,000 employees of layoffs.
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says it's time to honestly face the future…about a tax cut that lies ahead, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
State funding is flowing again for construction of the United Neighborhood Organization's newest charter school. WBBM's Bob Roberts explains.
Governor Quinn has finally connected with House Speaker Mike Madigan to discuss pensions…and WBBM's Bob Roberts reports that he's hoping for more progress next week.
Federal prosecutors have recommended former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. be sentenced to four years in prison, and his wife, former Ald. Sandi Jackson, get 18 months behind bars, though they also suggested a judge should not send them both to prison at the same time.
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan might not be in touch with Gov. Pat Quinn, but there might be some behind-the-scenes work ahead to resolve the state's pension reform impasse before a special session of the General Assembly on June 19.
A group of South Side high school students was back in Chicago on Friday, after a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House.
CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports on why the National Security Agency may be watching who you call and who calls you.
Gov. Pat Quinn has called for a special session of the Illinois General Assembly in two weeks, after the state's credit rating was downgraded again over lawmakers' failure to approve comprehensive pension reforms.
The Chicago Crime Commission has urged Gov. Pat Quinn to veto medical marijuana legislation approved by state lawmakers earlier this year.
