Rising Tax Revenues Helping Narrow City's Budget Gap
The Emanuel Administration says it's seeing an increase in tax revenues, and that is improving the City's budget picture, at least a bit.
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The Emanuel Administration says it's seeing an increase in tax revenues, and that is improving the City's budget picture, at least a bit.
A public policy expert says many voters do not seem interested in this year's presidential election – or politics in general, for that matter.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has unveiled a comprehensive environmental plan that he says will mean sustainability and jobs for the city for years to come.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is not choosing sides in the battle over what to do with the building on Northwestern University's Chicago campus that was Prentice Women's Hospital – at least not publicly – and seems to be trying to play peacemaker in the debate between the university and preservationists.
Kill someone with your car, and get a real punishment -- that's the idea behind new proposed legislation in Illinois that could take court supervision off the table in crashes that result in fatalities.
Chicago smokers could face even higher cigarette taxes as Mayor Rahm Emanuel tries to balance his proposed 2013 budget.
The 87-year old founder and former owner of Soft Sheen Products led a pair of protests in the Beverly neighborhood and Evergreen Park on Monday, over the lack of black workers on local construction crews.
Cook County Clerk David Orr fears the push for voter ID laws across the country is going to have a pronounced effect on Election Day.
A seemingly simple question became a bit of a mystery on Wednesday: is U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s home in Washington, D.C. up for sale or not? As CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports, it turns out the answer is yes, but getting that answer was tougher than you might think.
Congressman Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) said Tuesday that the recent arrest of a Muslim teenager from Hillside for allegedly plotting to detonate a car bomb outside a downtown bar proves his point about radical Islam is a real threat that exists in the Chicago suburbs.
Suburban Congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth is assure the business community that she is ready to respond to their needs.
Officials in Evanston confirm that the number of West Nile Virus cases in the city among humans is continuing to grow.
The Chicago City Council has given final approval to an ordinance protecting undocumented immigrants from being unfairly detained or deported.
The City Council on Wednesday will likely approve a $950,000 settlement for a one-time bible student who claimed he confessed to a 1951 rape after he was tortured by police.
As contract talks resumed between striking Chicago Public School teachers and the Chicago Public Schools, disappointed aldermen were hoping the teachers' strike would be a brief one.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is defending his trip to the Democratic National Convention while the Chicago Teachers Union is poised for a possible strike.
On this Labor Day, delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte are preparing for their sessions, which begin tomorrow.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) was unable to attend this year's Republican National Convention in Tampa, but he was still able to make an appearance in a video greeting for his GOP colleagues.
Gov. Pat Quinn has until Tuesday of next week to decide whether he will sign, reject or alter legislation expanding gambling in Illinois – and allowing a casino in Chicago.
The Emanuel administration has launched a new effort to reduce homelessness throughout the city, with help from the private sector, and a focus on young people.
The City of Chicago says it is well on its way to having almost all employees participating in its new Wellness Program, dubbed "Chicago Lives Healthy."
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is cautiously pleased with the latest achievement test results for the Chicago Public Schools.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is offering a preview of the remarks he is expected to give at the Democratic National Convention next month.
Gov. Pat Quinn said Tuesday his grassroots campaign on pension reform is going to have to wait a few weeks, despite his feelings of urgency.
U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) says Motorola Mobility's decision to relocate to Chicago from Libertyville is another example of Mayor Rahm Emanuel raiding the suburbs to help city.
Last month, Pfleger was removed from ministry and sent to live away from the parish after he was accused of sexual abuse of a minor more than 30 years ago.
They say without the flowers, a turtle named Tortie and an iguana named Roxy miss out on snacks and play time.
The Roman telescope is named after NASA's first chief astronomer. It is equipped with a 300-megapixel infrared camera, with a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
Bodycam videos shows the arrest of a superior court judge in Northwest Indiana for drunk driving last weekend.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
After losing one of the closest House races in the country, Democrat Christina Bohannan is campaigning earlier and deeper into rural Iowa, including counties she did not visit before the 2024 election.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said Monday that there was "no apology necessary" on her part over a heated text exchange with former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin recently.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
The Cortland Street Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River will not be reopening anytime soon, the Chicago Department of Transportation said.
Eight people were injured, and Interstate 290 was blocked for several hours on Monday, after a semi-trailer truck spilled a load of concrete bricks onto the road in northwest suburban Itasca.
Staff says that without the flowers, a turtle and an iguana miss out on snacks and playtime.
According to the Antioch Fire Department, a medic crew was called onto the field during the game between Antioch and Schaumburg high schools around 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, to treat an injured player.
The telescope will help astronomers explore mysterious dark matter and dark energy. Adler Planetarium's Geza Gyuk, senior director of astronomy, and Hunter Miller, public observing educator, were invited by NASA to witness the launch.
Last month, Pfleger was removed from ministry and sent to live away from the parish after he was accused of sexual abuse of a minor more than 30 years ago.
Prosecutors offered a plea deal to Keshia Golden, charged with killing her boyfriend in 2022, which she said was self-defense.
Grayson, 32, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey and was serving a 20-year sentence.
Almost two weeks since power was knocked out in Northwest Indiana, nearly 10,000 homes and businesses were still in the dark on Monday afternoon.
They say without the flowers, a turtle named Tortie and an iguana named Roxy miss out on snacks and play time.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Senior defensive back Mark Johnson signed up to be on the national bone marrow registry, and when he got the call, he came through.
The Sky were eliminated from the playoff race with the loss and a win by Washington on Sunday night.
Cubs blew out the Seattle Mariners 19-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
