State House Set To Discuss Gambling Expansion
While gambling revenues are on the way down, the number of locations where you can place a bet may be on the way up.
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While gambling revenues are on the way down, the number of locations where you can place a bet may be on the way up.
The Better Government Association is asking a judge to order the Chicago Police Department to release information about Ald. Edward Burke's security detail.
Medicaid reform is on a fast track at the state Capitol, where it won a unanimous vote in the Senate today.
One day after his wife was hospitalized in intensive care for a severe infection, former Gov. George Ryan was still waiting to hear if he can leave prison temporarily to be at her side.
Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders in Springfield have been meeting repeatedly this week, trying to hammer out an agreement that would raise the state's income tax in an effort to solve a massive budget deficit.
On many of the key issues facing Chicago, it's hard to tell one mayoral candidate from another. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports that while the leading candidates are all very different, in some ways, they're starting to sound a lot alike.
An attorney challenging Rahm Emanuel's right to run for mayor of Chicago has taken his case to the Illinois Appellate Court.
Mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun reluctantly addressed her tax returns that revealed her struggles as an entrepreneur; during an unrelated campaign appearance in Englewood on Wednesday.
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Mayoral hopeful Gery Chico says the city itself is the number one barrier to job growth in Chicago, and has outlined a plan to change it.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants to know what went wrong with a program designed to help repair flood-damaged homes.
U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) says there can be no doubt about the need to raise the debt ceiling so the country can continue paying its bills here, and overseas.
A resolution that is supposed to save taxpayer money may be put into a constitutional amendment on the 2012 ballot, now that it has passed a committee in the Illinois House.
Illinois Democrats in Springfield are closing in on an income tax increase.
President Obama is back from his Hawaiian vacation, concerned about a Republican House and high unemployment. But Walter Jacobson says there's one thing the president is not at all concerned about. Here's his Perspective.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker held a ceremony for the signing of three bills to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans on Sunday morning.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
An Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, became a crime scene overnight Sunday into Monday, as police from multiple south Chicago suburbs responded to reports of a shooting. Lauren Victory reports.
A man was shot and wounded near a CTA train yard in Chicago’s Roseland community early Monday morning. Darius Johnson reports.
How can we give ourselves micro moments of self-care? Jill Kottmeier, program director of wellbeing and vitality with Endeavor Health, joins Marie Saavedra with some ideas.
New tensions in the Middle East threaten the fragile U.S. and Iran peace agreement. Bradley Blackburn reports.
A man was stabbed early Sunday morning in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago.
An Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson became a crime scene overnight Sunday into Monday, after an employee was shot and killed.
An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect at noon Monday for the Chicago area, as dangerous heat locks in for the next several days.
A man was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.
South Shore Line train service through Northern Indiana will continue to run on a weekend holiday schedule through Friday, July 3.
A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
NASCAR is back in town next weekend, but not for a downtown street race — this time, for the first time in seven years, races will be held at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.
Jacob Webb (3-2) got the win with a scoreless ninth. Wicks notched his first save of the season.
Miguel Vargas homered and doubled for the White Sox (43-39), who fell to 17-10 in one-run games.
Las Vegas is 4-1 in its last five games.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
A man was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.
A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
An Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, became a crime scene overnight Sunday into Monday, after an employee was shot and killed.
A woman was shot in the leg and wounded in Chicago's Auburn Gresham community late Monday night.
Chicago police this weekend were warning people about a string of robberies on the city's South Side.
