Kinzie Elementary School on SW Side closed after suspected mold found
For some students, the year started with outside classes and classwork in unconventional spots inside the adjacent Kennedy High School.
Influencer Keith Lee holds massive storm relief giveaway for residents in Gary
Thousands of Gary residents lined up for everything from food to household essentials.
Indiana governor calls for investigation of NIPSCO over weekslong storm outages
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, and Gov. Mike Braun was calling for an investigation of NIPSCO over the prolonged outages.
Expert: Illinois politics to blame for failure to secure stadium for Chicago Bears in state
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.
Illinois Tollway board unanimously approves toll rate hike starting in 2027
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a major increase in tolls starting next year to help fund future maintenance and repairs.
Feds threaten to prosecute Tom Dart if ICE can't access Cook County Jail
Federal officials who want immigration agents to detain and deport Cook County Jail inmates have threatened Sheriff Tom Dart with prosecution if he doesn't give them access.
Willie Wilson announces he's running for Chicago mayor in 2027
In a CBS News Chicago exclusive, Willie Wilson said he is making another run for mayor in 2027, becoming the 10th candidate to enter the race.
Amid budget team shakeup, Mayor Brandon Johnson insists City Hall is stable
After losing two of his top three financial advisers in the past week, Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday sought to assure Chicago residents "they have stability" headed into what will likely be another tough budget season at City Hall.
Report on investigation into former Rep. Harry Benton unsealed
A report released by the Illinois legislative inspector general's office has Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch in the hot seat over his handling of sexual harassment allegations against former state Rep. Harry Benton.
Former Chicago Inspector General takes focus statewide as top aide to Illinois AG
For years, Deborah Witzburg sounded the loudest alarm when uncovering hundreds of cases of corruption and fraud inside Chicago city government.
Chicago politics: New mayoral candidate, push to delay Snelling's replacement, and more
John Kelly, who lobbied for the Chicago White Sox, Bally's and the United Center, is the latest name to join the list of candidates to become the city's next mayor
Artifacts from Abraham Lincoln's time as Springfield lawyer up for auction
Artifacts can bring history to life, and later this week, a group of items goes up for sale that illuminate part of Abraham Lincoln's life before becoming president, when he was working in Illinois.
Illinois ethics panel votes to unseal report on probe of former Rep. Harry Benton
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission voted on Thursday to publish a report outlining details of the investigation that led to state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Chicago) to resign his post earlier this month.
Illinois ethics panel to decide whether to release probe of former Rep. Harry Benton
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) over reported allegations of sexual harassment.
CPS holds public hearings on budget proposal after announcing layoffs, furlough days
At the first board meeting on Monday morning, members packed every single speaking slot, with the exception of one.