State grants have been held up for businesses decimated by looting in 2020
Two years after the launch of the program, CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found out only a small fraction of those millions have been given out.
Despite Illinois Supreme Court ruling, Chicago man fights for misconduct and torture files
"There's going to be transparency on some level or another, and they can work with me to make that happen. Or they can continue to expend taxpayer funds to pay lawyers to fight this in court for them."
State Sen. Emil Jones III accused of requesting bribe to protect red-light camera company
The person from whom Jones requested the bribe was actually cooperating with law enforcement, prosecutors said.
Attorney, victim's advocate say political ad showing robbery was retraumatizing
Meanwhile, the man behind the ad stands by it.
Gov. Pritzker: one-time state rebates will put 'hundreds of dollars back in people's pockets'
Some families could be getting up to $700 back from the state over the next two months. But critics say the rebate – during an election year – is suspect.
Ald. Howard Brookins Jr. announces retirement from City Council at end of term
Brookins is now the 14th member of the City Council to either step down mid-term since the 2019 city elections, or to announce they won't seek re-election in 2023.
Class action lawsuit filed against Hyundai, Kia alleging ease of theft
"We will have several categories of people with damages, including those that have had their cars stolen, and we will be seeking to have them compensated."
Thirteen members of City Council are leaving, and one alderman says more are to follow
This will make for the biggest City Council turnover in almost 80 years.
Lincoln Square neighbors say metal plate in street from Peoples Gas is ruining quality of life
Neighbors say it is already loud enough in the area – and now with cars and trucks speeding over the metal plate constantly, it is almost too much to take.
Aldermanic exodus could have ramifications for future direction of city, expert says
More than a fifth of the City Council is now either leaving or has already left mid-term.
Crime has some women business owners rethinking their futures in Chicago
"We can't live like this. The city has become – I won't even say, Gotham City is a little bit better, because you have Batman," said Uzma Sharif.
Pritzker, Bailey have lopsided war chests in race for governor
Bailey calling Chicago the OK Corral comes on the heels of him calling the city a "hellhole."
Man charged with sexually abusing 6-year-old boy in bathroom at former Rock N Roll McDonald's
Bryan Sutton, 62, of Flint, Michigan, was charged with one count each of criminal sexual abuse and aggravated kidnapping.
Teacher shortage has Noble Charter Schools lowering standards for full-time substitutes
Noble Charter Schools' job posting for full-time substitutes says a bachelor's degree and professional education license are both preferred, but not required.
Investigation continues into boat accident in the 'Playpen' that left two injured
A licensed captain shared some insight into what may have gone wrong.