Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's office still calls new Bears stadium plan a "non-starter"
A meeting on the subject Wednesday was not in person, but virtual—and notably absent was Gov. Pritzker himself.
A meeting on the subject Wednesday was not in person, but virtual—and notably absent was Gov. Pritzker himself.
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The Bears say they want to get this deal done now, with a message to lawmakers that this project will only get more expensive the longer it takes.
In an interview with Dana Bash on CNN Sunday morning, Pritzker stressed that groups gathering in Chicago this August will be allowed some protests – to a point.
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
Pritzker announced James Montgomery will serve as executive director of the board, pending confirmation by the Illinois State Senate.
He said Loyola Medicine had already announced it will forgive $112 million in medical debt, helping more than 60,000 people in Illinois.
The change comes weeks after an incident in Edgewater in which an 11-year-old boy was stabbed to death and his pregnant mother was also stabbed and seriously wounded.
One in every 365 Black Americans is diagnosed with sickle cell.
Candidates for elected school board seats in this year's election can begin circulating nominating petitions on March 26.
The $900 million project is part of the governor's budget proposal for next fiscal year, which still requires approval from the Illinois General Assembly.
Pritzker still appeared to dismiss the idea that the State of Illinois would use taxpayer money to help build a new football stadium in Chicago.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday weighed in on the Chicago Bears' proposal to build a new public stadium that would be paid for in part by $2 billion in private funds.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Gov. JB Pritzker praised the announcement.
He wants state money to make sure all Illinois women can have healthy and safe pregnancies.
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is reportedly asking for $1 billion in public funds for construction.
The governor claims that his budget is balanced, and that the state can take care of asylum seekers making their way to Chicago while also taking care of people already in Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker will outline next year's budget on Wednesday facing a near $900-million budget shortfall. He's also facing questions from opponents on how he plans to pay for the migrant crisis while taking care of all Illinois residents. Former deputy minority leader Tom Demmer gives insight ahead of Pritzker's State of the State address.
Gov. Pritzker is also expected to touch on funding for early childhood education – something about which he is known to be passionate.
"The funding the state is providing to UP House builds on DCFS' critical work to add capacity throughout the system."
Meanwhile Wednesday, a new state-funded migrant shelter is located in a former CVS drugstore at 2634 S. Pulaski Rd.
Marc Smith had been set to step down from DCFS at the end of 2023, but will stay on an extra month to ensure a smooth transition, according to the governor's office.
The measure came in response to an increase in book bans in public libraries and schools in Republican states.
Loopholes in the way the state law is written only allow buyers who purchase within certain windows of time to apply.
Gov. JB Pritzker scrapped the tent encampment at 38th and California mid-construction last month, saying there were too many environmental concerns at the proposed site to proceed.
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Chicago police said 27 people were taken into custody after the violence forced a reroute of the parade.
A new lawsuit makes sexual abuse allegations guards, chaplains, and counselors employed within the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice,
"Now that the DNC is coming, we gotta move them all out. We just gotta stuff them in other people's neighborhoods."
Some 400 million birds are on the move, and Illinois is in the area of high-intensity migration both nights.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
The settlement covers 12 current and former Water Department workers who claimed they were subjected to a "hostile and abusive work environment."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Judge Juan Merchan said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury.
"My vision for the DNC, ultimately, is to have a safe, energetic, vibrant convention, and I'm confident we will be able to deliver that," Johnson said.
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.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
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.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Sunday's Cinco de Mayo parade was marred by gang violence after shots were fired on the parade route in Little Village. CBS 2 Investigators dug into what led to the arrests of at least 27 people.
UChicago United for Palestine protesters said they will return if the encampment is dismantled by the University of Chicago. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
The allegations of pervasive sexual abuse were outlined in a lawsuit Monday. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar talked exclusively to a man who said he was one of the victims.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the extended forecast.
Billions of periodical cicadas are coming soon, and when they do, it’s going to get loud.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
A new lawsuit makes sexual abuse allegations guards, chaplains, and counselors employed within the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice,
Lovely weather is in store until Tuesday, but two rounds of strong to severe storms could come soon.
Some 400 million birds are on the move, and Illinois is in the area of high-intensity migration both nights.
Chicago police said 27 people were taken into custody after the violence forced a reroute of the parade.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Right-hander Mike Clevinger was recalled by the Chicago White Sox from Triple-A Charlotte to start Monday night's game at the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Sky will begin the 2024 regular season on May 15 at 7 p.m. on the road against the Dallas Wings.
Chicago had lost 14 of its first 16 road games this season.
Chicago posted two straight wins against Milwaukee after losing 3-1 on Friday.
The Bears said Avellini died after a battle with cancer.
Chicago police said 27 people were taken into custody after the violence forced a reroute of the parade.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
The boy was shot at the outdoor patio of El G-FE Seafood & Steaks, according to police and the restaurant's manager.
Derek Swift, 48, is charged with one count each of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, criminal sexual assault, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
In each of the robberies, three men armed with handguns got out of a silver four-door sedan, and robbed the victims of their wallets, cash, phones, keys, and credit cards.