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State gives more than $11M in grants to fight carjackings
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says the money will go to six law enforcement agencies across the state, including Joliet, Chicago, and the Illinois State Police.
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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says the money will go to six law enforcement agencies across the state, including Joliet, Chicago, and the Illinois State Police.
Employees have been cross-trained between driver services, and the secretary of state says he wants to implement this at other DMVs in the state.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias touted how it will now serve several communities including Chinatown, Pilsen, Bronzeville, Bridgeport, and the South Loop.
"You can't eat this stuff in Europe. You can't eat this stuff in Japan, but we just jam it down our kids' throats here in the United States of America."
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who oversees the state's driver services centers, is trying to cut down on wait times by offering more services online.
Giannoulias will unveil new enhancements to the state's website which could eliminate the need for a DMV visit for some driver and vehicle services.
The opening came after CBS 2 reported on frustrated seniors having trouble securing appointments online.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a seniors-only Department of Motor Vehicles branch in Bridgeview on Tuesday.
Dart estimates as many as 10,000 people could qualify each year.
Cook Co. Sheriff Tom Dart said about half of people who cycle through Cook County Jail leave without a state-issued ID for various reasons and that can be a roadblock as they try to get their lives back on track.
The goal is to make it easier for people to rejoin society, and hopefully reduce the rate of recidivism in the criminal justice system.
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers since we first reported on this issue, but also from the Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias. CBS 2's Lauren Victory explained how her reporting inspired action that'll affect everyone in the state.
The Illinois General Assembly already raised the age of driving tests to 79 during the pandemic.
The Illinois Secretary of State is officially rolling out the program on Friday in hopes of putting an end to long lines.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the program back in July.
Giannoulias announced more than $21 million in grants for library services and almost $6 million in adult literacy grants across the state.
In all, the state issued more than 140 library and literacy grants.
The funds will go to six different law enforcement agencies to give them the resources they need.
The Illinois Secretary of State is paying more than $21 million to try to combat car thefts and recover stolen vehicles.
At least 4,000 people are on organ waitlists in Illinois.
"My hope is that communities across Illinois of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities can be informed and have a positive outlook on organ donation and its life-saving impacts."
Giannoulias announced his goals for the program two years ago while still running for office.
Giannoulias announced his goals for the program two years ago while still running for office.
The goal is to make the site easier to navigate and allow users to access services remotely.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards spoke with new Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias about a number of items, including the trend of book banning across the country and what Illinois is doing differently.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
The five-axle dump truck lost its load and ended up on its side.
Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are in a friendly fight for the starting center job.
So far this year, there have been at least 25 homicides in Grand Crossing, compared to 17 over the same time period last year.
A woman fatally shot her former daughter-in-law before killing herself on the Upper East Side Friday, police said.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The Chicago Bears put on the pads for the first time this training camp on Friday and the energy levels were up, especially considering it was also the first practice fully open to fans.
A River Forest business owner said she's been taunted for more than a year by the owner of a neighboring shop. Glenda Harris, the business owner, said he's called her and her daughter a racial slur numerous times. An incident this week that was caught on camera led to the man being taken away in handcuffs.
The wackiest festival in America returned to Whiting, Indiana this weekend for its 30th anniversary.
Two of the men are charged with murder and arson, and a third with insurance fraud, in the fire that took the firefighter's life in West Pullman last year. Darius Johnson reports.
The outbreak killed a person in Illinois, and two in New Jersey.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
A woman fatally shot her former daughter-in-law before killing herself on the Upper East Side Friday, police said.
The five-axle dump truck lost its load and ended up on its side.
Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are in a friendly fight for the starting center job.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are in a friendly fight for the starting center job.
The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to cheer on his wife.
The Chicago Union recently moved their home games to Evanston, which has helped grow attendance significantly.
Max Scherzer had a season-high nine strikeouts to take over 10th place on MLB's career list with the most among active pitchers.
The Chicago Sky currently share a practice facility with the public at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
So far this year, there have been at least 25 homicides in Grand Crossing, compared to 17 over the same time period last year.
A woman fatally shot her former daughter-in-law before killing herself on the Upper East Side Friday, police said.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.
Police said, around 10:40 a.m., a 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were in the 2500 block of West 46th Street, when an SUV pulled up, and someone got out and started shooting.