Ald. Reilly considering run against Cook County Board President Preckwinkle
Reilly, who represents parts of the Loop and River North, said "voters aren't happy with their local political leadership right now and are eager to see a change."
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Reilly, who represents parts of the Loop and River North, said "voters aren't happy with their local political leadership right now and are eager to see a change."
Longtime downtown Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said Wednesday he is seriously considering a challenge against Toni Preckwinkle in the race for Cook County Board President in 2026.
The alderman posted a photo of a pager with the message, "Mazol tov" [sic].
Ald. Brendan Reilly accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of "dishonesty by omission; and total disregard for public transparency" regarding possible use of the site to house asylum seekers.
Some say the least Bally's can do is address concerns and be transparent in the process.
Drivers stop traffic while spinning around and doing donuts – in a dangerous thrill that seems to be growing every weekend in Chicago.
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Chicago aldermen for years have talked about the need to hire their own attorney to advise the City Council, rather than relying on the mayor's hand-picked Corporation Counsel for legal advice, but a bid to end the logjam hit another roadblock on Wednesday.
"I really think we're moving entirely too fast, and the upside is very minimal," Ald. Greg Mitchell (7th) said after aldermen were told allowing sportsbooks in Chicago would create only about $500,000 in annual tax revenue for the city.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) says decisions on whether to remove public monuments in Chicago should not be left solely in the hands of an appointed city official.
The measure, approved by a 46-4 vote on Wednesday, would ban the sale of all flavored vaping products in Chicago stores, except those that taste or smell like tobacco.
Developers will soon be able to move forward with a $1 billion project to build two high-rise apartment towers on the site of the never-built Chicago Spire in Streeterville.
The building would include a 200-room hotel, 564 condos and apartments, a 687-stall parking garage, and 14 loading docks on Lower Michigan Avenue and Lower Illinois Street.
The License Committee on Wednesday voted to approve an ordinance to phase out all 10 of the city's existing horse-drawn carriage licenses by Jan. 1, 2021.
Several aldermen threatened to block a $20 million property tax break for a project to convert a historic downtown office building into a new hotel, when the developers could not answer questions about minority participation in the $137 million project.
Chicago Police Lt. John Cannon said criminals have been exploiting the rise of services like Uber and Lyft in order to prey on unwitting victims.
A City Council committee on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would delay recreational marijuana sales in Chicago until July.
"We have seen actually four different proposals from Uber, all of which have been extremely questionable," Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Commissioner Rosa Escareno said.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he and Donald Trump Jr. discussed possible tenants for 65,000 square feet of vacant space in Trump Tower.
Aldermen voted 31-18 to approve $5.5 million in tax increment financing to help Presence Health open or redevelop facilities in Belmont-Cragin, Avondale, Calumet Heights, and West Town.
City Hall is sending engineers to examine River East's flammable panels. CBS 2's Jim Williams gets reaction from elected officials.
New measures would further crack down on valet parking lots and make sure parking lot services like Spot Hero are paying city taxes.
It's been barely a month since the City Council opened the door for food carts to operate legally in Chicago, and already aldermen have begun carving out some parts of the city where they won't be welcome.
At a City Hall press conference, City Clerk Susana Mendoza and three aldermen who back the mayor rolled out a couple of hand trucks of budget books and audits they claim mayoral challenger Jesus "Chuy" Garcia could use to craft his budget plans.
A girl was stabbed by her classmate at Zion-Benton Township High School Friday morning, police said.
Heavy rainfall overnight has caused flooding throughout the Chicago area on Friday morning.
A teenager was shot and killed in a KFC parking lot in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood on Thursday night.
Kimberly Perez's father, 60-year-old Carlos Perez Ruiz, was detained in north suburban Niles in September, and his family is still fighting to get him released.
The excitement for the Bears' Wild Card playoff game against the Packers on Saturday night is building across Chicagoland, and some fans are using a unique way to show their love for head coach Ben Johnson.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
The White House ballroom architect said a new second story on the West Wing colonnade would help make the building more uniform with the ballroom.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a major bill to address energy costs while adding clean energy to the grid.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching an investigation into federal immigration enforcement in Chicago.
The House easily passed legislation to fund several federal agencies and programs as lawmakers work to avert another government shutdown later this month.
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.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
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.
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.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela was interdicted by U.S. forces in the Caribbean.
Federal immigration agents shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland on Thursday. The shooting drew hundreds of protesters.
"Girls Who Lead," a group empowering young women, is hosting a conference here in Chicago.
VP of Communications and Brand Development at Mariano's, Amanda Puck, joins CBS News Chicago with some gameday snack ideas.
Looking for a spot to cheer on the Bears? Check out Recess with Jackie Kostek.
A teenager was shot and killed in a KFC parking lot in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood on Thursday night.
Heavy rainfall overnight has caused flooding throughout the Chicago area on Friday morning.
A girl was stabbed by her classmate at Zion-Benton Township High School Friday morning, police said.
A teenage boy was shot and killed in Cicero Thursday afternoon, shortly after the school day ended.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, at his South Loop condo building in 2024, is expected to be extradited from Michigan back to Illinois next week.
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.
The excitement for the Bears' Wild Card playoff game against the Packers on Saturday night is building across Chicagoland, and some fans are using a unique way to show their love for head coach Ben Johnson.
Thursday night's game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls at the United Center was postponed due to condensation on the court.
Playoff football is back in Chicago. The Bears are gearing up to take on the Packers on Saturday in a do-or-die Wild Card matchup at Soldier Field. For some fans, it's not just a game, it's a religious experience.
You know the old sports adage: "act like you've been there before." That's hard to do when you haven't been there before. A bunch of Bears players are making their playoff debuts on Saturday; against the division-rival Packers, no less.
When Patrick Coogan was named Rose Bowl MVP last week, the Marist grad became the first offensive lineman to win it since 1944.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, at his South Loop condo building in 2024, is expected to be extradited from Michigan back to Illinois next week.
A teenage boy was shot and killed in Cicero Thursday afternoon, shortly after the school day ended.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Thursday morning on Chicago's West Side.
Burglars hit a restaurant in the southwest Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn early Thursday.
Chicago and Metra police converged on a station downtown early Thursday after thieves targeted the ticket machines.
