Mayor Emanuel Thinks Governor Rauner Should Just Sign School Funding Bill
Mayor Emanuel is taking a dim view of Governor Rauner's decision to call a special legislative session to begin Wednesday, to address school funding in Illinois.
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Mayor Emanuel is taking a dim view of Governor Rauner's decision to call a special legislative session to begin Wednesday, to address school funding in Illinois.
The governor accused Democrats of holding schools hostage to an attempt to bail out teachers' pensions in Chicago.
Seven of the eight Democratic hopefuls attended a public discussion at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights.
The tax on sweetened beverages was to go into effect July 1. The temporary restraining order was issued June 30 after the retail group and several grocers filed a lawsuit barring the tax.
The Emanuel Administration has reached a multi-million dollar settlement with motorists who received tickets from the city's controversial red light camera system.
Chicago Public School principals officially learn Thursday what their schools' budgets will be for the upcoming school year, but they may not be able to count on that money.
County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Sheriff Tom Dart are at odds with each other over the President's proposals for layoffs and budget cuts.
As Mayor Emanuel's European trip continues, his office announced Wednesday a new partnership between the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Polytechnic Institute in Milan, Italy.
A Cook County board hearing put Assessor Joe Berrios on the defense Tuesday, as it looked at hard questions about the property tax system.
Durbin said he and Sen. Tammy Duckworth have tried to convince Rauner to publicly weigh in on the GOP plan to repeal and replace Obamacare.
One of the leaders of Chicago's delegation currently in London says tech companies from the city are finding a lot of interest in partnerships with European businesses.
Sen. Dick Durbin said the delay in the vote is good, as the public can then take a closer look at the proposed "Obamacare" replacement.
The end of the state budget crisis has not ended some serious financial challenges at the City Colleges of Chicago.
It's the first damage done, officials say, now that a controversial soda tax is in legal limbo.
Governor Rauner does not seem to be backing away from his threat to veto a school funding bill that is headed for his desk.
We are hearing plans for the future from the new owners of the Chicago Sun-Times, one of whom is a former North side alderman.
A trio of Cook County commissioners proposed forming a working group to cut the budget without mass layoffs while the soda tax is on hold.
The mayor said the post-budget shakeup at the governor's office is symptomatic of a basic problem with the way Rauner has been governing.
City leaders announced the changes made to security at Chicago's two airports, in the wake of the now-infamous dragging of a passenger off a United Airlines flight at O'Hare.
The remodeled children's library was designed to encourage learning through play.
The Cook County Board has a hearing planned next week on the County's Property Tax system as the County Board President considers an outside review.
Some local health and elected officials say there are credible, bi-partisan ideas that could repair the Affordable Care Act.
The Cook County Board says layoff notices could go out as soon as next week, as County Government fights a lawsuit over the proposed tax.
"Here's a simple answer: why don't we get together? A bipartisan approach," U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said.
The online retail giant held a grand opening for its new workspace Monday.
Chicago police said the suspect and the victim were fighting before the stabbing occurred.
Police said the suspect allegedly punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall and lose consciousness.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Expert researchers and scientists are now working directly with local Chicago-area communities to address extreme weather and mitigate the damage it can cause.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has scheduled a special City Council meeting on Wednesday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and vote on an ordinance aimed at providing new protections at Chicago polling places.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making the rounds on different podcasts, and this past weekend, he brought the podcasters to the West Side.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
From the final forum featuring candidates looking to replace Dick Durbin to AI being used to endorse a candidate. Here's what's happening before the polls open next week.
A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice first elected in 2007 will not seek a third 10-year term next year.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Fire crews say they are assisting people who were trapped after a tornado touched down in Kankakee on Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago police said that the suspect punched another man in the face and knocked him to the ground on March 9 in the 4700 block of South Ashland Avenue.
There are severe weather watches for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flooding until the late night hours Tuesday into Wednesday.
It marks the first time this particular fish has been successfully raised from the larval stage in an aquarium setting.
The city has allocated $50 million to the newly named Chicago Youth Works Program. The deadline to apply is May 29.
There are reports of a tornado touching down and damaging homes in Kankakee, Illinois, amid an outbreak of severe weather.
The body of a Chicago father who went missing in November 2025 has been found in Blue Island, his daughter said.
A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.
Chicago police said the suspect and the victim were fighting before the stabbing occurred.
Police said the suspect allegedly punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall and lose consciousness.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
Chicago, which had lost three in a row, including a 4-3 setback to Dallas on Sunday night, has now won all three meetings with Utah this season, with the teams' fourth and final game of the season scheduled for Thursday night.
The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel's goal.
A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.
A 75-year-old man was due for a detention hearing Tuesday in a shooting that killed two women, ages 68 and 71, on Chicago's Far South Side this past weekend.
Chicago police said they apprehended two women early Tuesday morning after the women broke into a grocery store in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stole some merchandise.
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.
The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence has pleaded not guilty.
