Sears To Lay Off 100 Employees At Hoffman Estates HQ
Sears announced Thursday that 100 people will be laid off at its Hoffman Estates headquarters, despite millions of dollars in forthcoming income and property tax incentives.
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Sears announced Thursday that 100 people will be laid off at its Hoffman Estates headquarters, despite millions of dollars in forthcoming income and property tax incentives.
Illinois drivers are not allowed to use hand-held cell phones in construction zones, but state lawmakers have learned the definition of "construction zone" isn't all encompassing.
On this day four years ago, a gunman opened fire on a geology class at Cole Hall at Northern Illinois University, leaving five people dead before turning the gun on himself.
Big corporations got tax breaks last year, and the state's largest public employee union is still asking, what about us?
A spokeswoman says Gov. Pat Quinn wants to address the problem of skyrocketing Medicaid costs in Illinois, but state legislators are not cooperating.
An Illinois lawmaker says state politics and the economy have helped increase the number of FOID card registrations over the past year.
Gov. Pat Quinn is defending his administration's plan to move people out of state institutions for the mentally and physically disabled and into community care settings.
Fewer people attended Illinois' historic sites in 2011 than in 2010, but the numbers are beginning to level out, and that's encouraging to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on an attempt to overturn Cook County's ban on so-called assault weapons.
The Better Government Association doesn't trust lawmakers to reform the state's legislative scholarship program, so it is calling for the abolition of the program.
Illinois convenience stores are bracing for a financial hit as sales of Illinois lottery tickets are set to go online later this year.
legislative maneuver made nearly three years ago is causing some state employee pension funds to appear less funded than they really are.
With the start of a new calendar year comes a familiar call from dozens of state lawmakers – abolish the legislative scholarship program.
State revenues have increased this fiscal year, but there are still billions of dollars in backlogged bills to contend with.
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo says Mitt Romney has a lot of work to do after winning the Iowa Caucus by just eight points, and Rick Santorum can expect to have "a target on his back."
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) wants to tackle the state's largest financial burden – unfunded pension liabilities – during the upcoming spring legislative session.
Inmates in the Illinois Department of Corrections system are contributing more to help pay down the state's backlog of bills.
As of Jan. 1, large trucks will be allowed to go the same speed as all other vehicles in all parts of the state – not just some parts.
An expiring ethanol tax credit could lead to higher gas prices come 2012.
The Illinois State Capitol architect says dozens of artifacts have been discovered as crews continue tearing down walls in the building's west wing during renovations at the statehouse.
A new law taking effect on Jan. 1 will mandate Illinois public officials learn more about transparency, but a good government group says it's not enough.
The Illinois wine industry is growing, and a census of sorts will help vintners realize how much it has grown in the past five years.
The architect in charge at the Illinois State Capitol has come under fire for not properly planning for the future of the Capitol Complex.
Small cemeteries, pending the approval of Gov. Pat Quinn, will be exempt from many strict standards imposed after the infamous grave reselling scandal at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip.
Illinois House Republicans – and even some House Democrats – want to roll back the state's corporate income tax increase, but there's no serious talk of also rolling back the personal income tax hike.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
The special meeting was to hear an appeal by developers wanting to demolish a blacksmith shop built in 1845.
This comes as one North Side alderman is calling for people not use public transit at night until CTA can prove it's safe.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
A local developer envisions replacing the historic building with a five-story condo building with 39 units. That comes down to a vote on Monday night by village trustees.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
This weekend, CBS News Chicago's Jermont Terry hosted a forum with Democratic candidates hoping to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Clouds will rule the area along with a few sprinkles from time to time on Tuesday.
The meeting was packed on Monday night with residents who made their final plea to the board about the future of the mall.
For years, the Shodeen Group was denied demolition permits to turn the area into high-rise apartments.
President Donald Trump has threatened military action if Iran continues to kill protesters. A U.S. official told CBS News that the president has been briefed on options for military strikes inside the country.
The Violence Interrupters have been patrolling since late December on the Red Line, usually during the day.
The body of a Chicago Public Schools teacher who has been missing for more than a week has been found, her family confirmed.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and DHS for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
A local developer envisions replacing the historic building with a five-story condo building with 39 units. That comes down to a vote on Monday night by village trustees.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
The special meeting was to hear an appeal by developers wanting to demolish a blacksmith shop built in 1845.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
The Chicago Cubs on Monday announced the schedule for the 2026 Cubs Convention, set for this coming weekend at the Sheraton Grand Chicago along the Chicago River.
Sunday of this week was the anniversary of the appearance of "The Super Bowl Shuffle" on the Billboard music charts.
The NBA has rescheduled a game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat due to a slippery court issue.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
A man and a 6-year-old boy were stabbed in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday night.
A woman who works at Rush University Medical Center was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting early Monday morning in the middle of the hospital's campus on the Near West Side.
A man was due in court Monday in a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded on a CTA 'L' train in downtown Chicago last month.
Burglars targeted two businesses on Clark Street in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood overnight Sunday into Monday.
