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It took $120 million in taxpayer money, and six years to complete the center, due in part to delays caused by the state's lengthy budget stalemate under former Gov. Bruce Rauner.
The State of Illinois previously owned the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles this past weekend – taking the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and eight others.
The Cook County Clerk's office this week announced that it is poised to issue 15,000 marriage licenses to same-sex couples by the end of the year – now six years after marriage equality became the law in Illinois.
In a historic vote, Illinois state lawmakers bet on casinos and sports wagering.
Organizers of a petition drive to impose term limits for Chicago mayors say they have enough signatures to put the question before voters.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee JB Pritzker is strongly defending Illinois' generous state pensions.
With just two weeks until the March 20 primary, the race for attorney general is heating up. And so is the rhetoric.
Ever the supporter of public petitions, former Gov. Pat Quinn has added his voice to the growing criticism of Bank of America for ending its only free checking account option that doesn't require a minimum balance.
Cook County's Democratic Party has endorsed state Sen. Kwame Raoul for attorney general over former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and several other candidates who urged party leaders not to pick a favorite.
Quinn's expected entry into the attorney general's race makes a crowded primary election of eight Democrats.
The portrait depicts Quinn in his "lucky" purple-striped tie. He stands in front of a background of 44 instances of people, issues and events from more than four decades in public service.
Chicago Public Schools is the only district of the state's 859 to have a board chosen by the mayor rather than voters.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continued to face heated backlash Thursday for his attacks on the family of a fallen veteran, and for accepting a Purple Heart as a gift from a retired Army colonel.
Former Governor Pat Quinn launched an anti-violence program years ago with taxpayer dollars. Now an audit finds there's questions about millions of state tax dollars.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that former Gov. Pat Quinn was correct in 2011 when he denied state workers promised pay raises because lawmakers had not appropriated the money.
Former Governor Pat Quinn is picking sides in the Cook County state's attorney race, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.
Students, educators, and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus hosted a rally at Chicago State University demanding that Governor Bruce Rauner release funding to the state university system and grants for students, reports WBBM's Bob Roberts.
Chicago Studio City filed the lawsuit in federal court last week against the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The company says the department under the administration of former Gov. Pat Quinn worked with Cinespace Chicago, which opened in 2010, to steer work to Cinespace.
The decree puts new Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats who control the General Assembly back at the starting line in trying to figure out how to wrestle down a $111 billion deficit in what's necessary to cover its state employee retirement obligations.
There are now four lawsuits naming the Illinois Department of Agriculture as a defendant and 33 months left in the state's pilot program, which has been troubled by questions about background checks and how the government selected businesses.
Illinois Supreme Court justices asked the state's lawyer to explain Wednesday how the government can seek extraordinary power to reduce public pension benefits in the face of a fiscal crisis when the government itself is culpable for the financial mess.
For the first time since leaving office, former Gov. Pat Quinn was back in the public eye, and he pulled no punches regarding his successor's budget plans.
Gov. Bruce Rauner issued the licenses Monday after conducting an internal review that noted flaws in former Gov. Pat Quinn's handling of the license process. But Rauner's announcement didn't mention the lack of national criminal background checks for the new industry he'd just launched.
Hundreds of parents and daycare providers gathered at the Thompson Center on Friday to call on state lawmakers to restore funding to the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program.
Gov. Bruce Rauner had nothing but scorn for his predecessor on Friday, when he took questions from reporters about the transition process during his first weeks in office.
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Before he was killed in a large gathering in the Loop, Seandell wrote 10 goals as part of a mentoring program to keep young men out of violence.
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Police said there was a physical altercation and the offenders took the victim's purse.
Firefighters rescued a dog from underneath a bed.
Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
At least five people are dead and 29 others were wounded following weekend shootings in the city.
Meet some of the many local nurses saving lives and making a difference in the Chicago area.
Available jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time positions.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the virtual event will offer more than 25 employers looking to hire.
Residents in Claredon Hills express their concerns about a new Dunkin drive-thru.
A few nice Spring days are ahead.
The victim and someone inside a vehicle started shooting at each other before those in the vehicle fled the scene.
Marchers blame Israel for the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a reporter for Al-Jazeera.
He is now the oldest and longest serving priest in the Chicago Archdiocese.
Thornton is the 911 dispatcher praised for how he coordinated the response the night officers Ella French and Carlos Yanez were shot in the line of duty.
Money raised supports Navy Pier's nonprofit endeavors.
The Sneider Apartments house seniors and people with disabilities.
The new policy requires anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
A Glenwood man is charged after crashing into two vehicles including an IDOT truck early Sunday morning.
Both victims were shot while walking in a crowd by two juveniles, according to police.
Multiple arrests were made, and two officers were injured after large crowds gathered in the Loop Saturday night.
One child is dead and another is wounded following a shooting in Skokie just after midnight.
At least two persons of interest were taken in for questioning, and at least two weapons were recovered.
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Before he was killed in a large gathering in the Loop, Seandell wrote 10 goals as part of a mentoring program to keep young men out of violence.
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Police said there was a physical altercation and the offenders took the victim's purse.
Firefighters rescued a dog from underneath a bed.
The fight over the release of five decades of Chicago Police misconduct records made it all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Brian Strauss claims former Ald. Proco Joe Moreno had his building at Milwaukee and Damen downzoned in retaliation for evicting the music venue Double Door in 2017.
What if a computer model could detect misconduct without a whistleblower ever coming forward?
Could a decision overturning Roe v. Wade have an impact on Illinois with its sanctuary status? Planned Parenthood of Illinois says yes.
Deborah Witzburg was recently confirmed as the new Chicago Inspector General, and she is already laying out improvements she'd like to see involving the Chicago Police Department.
"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
Among its requirements are a "tow rotation list," in which essentially, police agencies will call an approved list of tow companies whenever there's an accident.
Smash-and-grab thefts have been reported at stores across Chicago and the suburbs.
IDOT announced Thursday that it has revoked its permit for a red-light camera at Route 83 and 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace.
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
A North Chicago man had been saving a diamond ring for a special lady, but now, his dream proposal is ruined.
The money is back where it belongs now. But Morning Insider Lauren Victory discovered the mystery remains: why did all that cash disappear in the first place?
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
"As long as I am mayor, the city of Chicago will continue to take comprehensive approach to reproductive justice," Lightfoot said.
"Chicago moving into the Medium Level does not mean a citywide mask mandate, restrictions on public gatherings, or reinstatement of vaccination requirements at this time," Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
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.
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
The mayor's pick still requires approval by the City Council, and needs the Illinois Gaming Board to approve a casino license for Bally's.
An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
For over 20 years, Sonia Holliday has worked as a nurse.
There were multiple shootings during the chaos downtown Saturday night. It resulted in Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposing a weekend curfew for anyone under 18 in Millennium Park after 6 p.m. without an adult.
"I love most about this job is being able to take care of my patients," She said. "I love giving that. It's passionate for me. It feeds my spirit."
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the virtual event will offer more than 25 employers looking to hire.
Morning Insider Lauren Victory explains the plan that's giving neighbors a jolt.
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