Senate Completes Work On $39.9B Budget, Legislation To Protect Abortion Rights In Illinois Approved
Gov. J.B. Pritzker hugged and congratulated sponsors of legislation to protect abortion rights in Illinois after the Senate approved the plan 34-20.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker hugged and congratulated sponsors of legislation to protect abortion rights in Illinois after the Senate approved the plan 34-20.
The state has more than 600 cameras that currently live-stream video of traffic conditions on the expressways, but they can't record footage.
Future hearings are planned through April in Decatur, Edwardsville, Elgin and Peoria.
An Illinois House committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday to discuss legislation that would gradually increase the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022.
The Illinois Senate has approved legislation that would raise the state's minimum wage to $15, a priority of newly elected Gov. JB Pritzker, who is hoping to be able to sign the measure before his first budget address.
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford of Maywood says she'll likely present her legislation Wednesday to the Executive Committee.
A group of Democrats appointed Robert Peters on Sunday to finish Kwame Raoul's term in the Illinois Senate through 2020.
Victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse told their stories to state lawmakers on Wednesday, as the Illinois House and Illinois Senate begin looking into the recent scandal at the Chicago Public Schools.
Gov. Bruce Rauner, the Republican who arrived in town three years ago and fought established Democrats so hard the state was thrust into fiscal crisis, gave his blessing Thursday to a bipartisan budget plan that lawmakers OK'd and prepared to send his way.
History was made on the Illinois House floor Wednesday as the House passed the Equal Rights Amendment.
The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a measure to investigate and prevent elder abuse and exploitation.
The Illinois Senate has approved another plan to regulate firearms dealers after Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a similar plan in March.
A bill seeking to enact harsher penalties on detainees who expose themselves and conduct lewd behavior while in custody was unanimously passed out of the Criminal Law Committee in the Illinois Senate on Tuesday night.
The Illinois House approved to adopt a plan that permits infused medical marijuana to be administered to students by parents in elementary and secondary schools.
The Illinois Senate has adopted a ban on bump stocks, an age limit to own assault-style weapons and an extended waiting period for delivery of high-capacity weapons.
Denise Rotheimer said she felt like she "had no control in the situation" because of the senator's power to move or block her legislation.
Chicagoans can brace themselves for another round of property tax increases. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley has more.
Rauner's veto would remove $463 million in state funding for Chicago Public Schools, while giving other districts millions more.
DCFS officials will testify at a joint House and Senate committee hearing about what could have been done to prevent Semaj Crosby's death.
Test vote on House Democrats' spending plan passes 90-25, but lawmakers will blow through midnight deadline for budget deal.
Brady, a Bloomington Republican, has been a state senator since 2002.
Radogno was an author of the so-called "grand bargain" in the Senate, which got the ball rolling on months of budget talks this year.
Sen. Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) said she is hopeful the Illinois House will work out a budget compromise before the end of the month.
The Civic Federation has issued an 86-page report on the governor's 2018 budget plan, and has said the proposal falls short.
The Illinois Senate has approved tougher sentences for repeat gun offenders aimed at reducing violence on Chicago's streets.
Justin Mis performed CPR on the girl, who was only 3 or 4 months old at the time and was in cardiac arrest.
Alex Valadez Jr. accepted his eighth-grade diploma Thursday from St. John the Baptist School in Whiting, Indiana.
Trailing 8-2 entering the bottom of the ninth inning, the White Sox scored four runs and closed within 8-6.
The legislation was spurred by CBS 2's story of a woman who said she was sexually abused by a teacher at her Chicago Public Schools high school.
This comes on the heels of other attacks in and near the Loop this month – including the brutal beating of a man on Michigan Avenue.
The legislation was spurred by CBS 2's story of a woman who said she was sexually abused by a teacher at her Chicago Public Schools high school.
In the first 21 days of May, Border Patrol agents recorded a daily average of roughly 3,700 migrant apprehensions between ports of entry, a 54% decrease from December.
Justice Samuel Alito has come under scrutiny after the New York Times reported two instances of controversial flags flown outside his Virginia and New Jersey houses.
Wisconsin criminal justice advocates are arguing that Republican-backed cash bail constitutional amendments approved by voters last year should be invalidated over procedural flaws.
The abortion pill legislation could be a template for other states to take aim at the medication commonly used in early-stage pregnancies.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom.
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2024.
What if the CTA had an app to call for help privately, or report a public transit problem or concern, anytime and anywhere? It is already happening in other major cities. So why isn’t Chicago exploring the same solution? CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Mis performed CPR on the girl, who was only 3 or 4 months old at the time and was in cardiac arrest.
Nearly 15 years after he was killed in the line of duty, the Chicago Police Department once again showed support for the family of Officer Alejandro Valadez as his son finishes eighth grade.
The legislation was spurred by CBS 2's story of a woman who said she was sexually abused by a teacher at her Chicago Public Schools high school.
This comes on the heels of other attacks in and near the Loop this month – including the brutal beating of a man on Michigan Avenue.
It is already happening in other major cities. So why isn't Chicago exploring the same solution?
It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from.
Justin Mis performed CPR on the girl, who was only 3 or 4 months old at the time and was in cardiac arrest.
Alex Valadez Jr. accepted his eighth-grade diploma Thursday from St. John the Baptist School in Whiting, Indiana.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Trailing 8-2 entering the bottom of the ninth inning, the White Sox scored four runs and closed within 8-6.
Marina Mabrey had 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty 90-81.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Eberflus called the attendance at OTAs "great" despite some vets like WR Keenan Allen and DE Montez Sweat not practicing.
Jarred Kelenic hit a solo homer, rookie AJ Smith-Shawver worked 4 1/3 three-hit innings in his first start of the season and the Atlanta Braves topped the Chicago Cubs 3-0.
This comes on the heels of other attacks in and near the Loop this month – including the brutal beating of a man on Michigan Avenue.
It is already happening in other major cities. So why isn't Chicago exploring the same solution?
The victim was rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and was initially reported in fair condition, police said.
Police sources said the mother and son were together for the duration of a crime spree – before they were both arrested.
A man got out of a sport-utility vehicle with a gun in hand, and demanded the woman's belongings, police said.