Bill that would require Arab Americans be counted in state data progresses to Illinois House vote
The legislation, House Bill 3768, passed the State Government Administration Committee.
The legislation, House Bill 3768, passed the State Government Administration Committee.
Vallas and Johnson were each endorsed Monday by leaders in Chicago's Black community. There were also endorsements announced over the weekend.
A new wave of cases, many of which involve higher-level charges of assaults against police, continues to expand a prosecution that is already the largest in American history.
Adams called public safety a "prerequisite to prosperity" in American cities. "We are focused on public safety because people want to be safe."
President Biden endorsed the bill and called on Congress to swiftly advance the rail safety measures.
The bill does not stop police from arresting students for crimes.
The state will distribute grants to 170 school districts to be used for incentives such as signing bonuses, housing stipends, apprenticeships, and loan repayments.
"All cancerous tissue was successfully removed," the president's physician said.
The former president is facing lawsuits filed by members of Congress and U.S. Capitol Police officers.
The Chicago Board of Elections said 516,674 ballots were cast in Chicago.
Brown's resignation will take effect Thursday, March 16.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson took first and second place, respectively, in the mayoral race Tuesday.
Austin is under indictment on federal bribery charges.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is the first incumbent mayor to lose a race for re-election since Jane Byrne in 1983.
Lori Lightfoot will be Chicago's 56th mayor, succeeding Rahm Emanuel.
Henyard has frequently clashed with village trustees, who have accused her of financial mismanagement.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both point to different crime data sources, but experts say Harris' claim is closer to reality.
Aldermen expressed frustration and disappointment that school board members didn't show up to discuss the mayor's shakeup of the school board.
CTU political action committees have contributed more than $1 million to candidate campaign coffers so far in the city's first-ever school board election.
Trump also degraded the press, and doubled down on false claims of a stolen 2020 election.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Jackie Kostek takes us inside the Pinball Expo! This is the 40th year with over 300 pinball machines, 100,000 square feet of expo space and vendors from all over the world. Visit Schaumburg through Sunday for the event.
This Friday night, the second half of the "Blue Bloods" final season premieres. Here’s what you can expect.
Here's a way to make some cash on your gold. You can find Tobina at the House of Kahn in the 900 building on north Michigan Avenue.
Thanks to the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, you can call a special phone-bank to find out if you're owed a refund on your property taxes.
Police said the chaotic scene started in the 100 block of North State Street outside of Chick-fil-A around 9:20 a.m. A 35-year-old woman was leaving the restaurant when she got into a fight with several people.
Police said the men then forced the victims into a vehicle at gunpoint, stole from them, and then forced them to withdraw money from several ATMs.
A suburban congressman called the messages "hateful" and "antisemitic." It was unclear exactly how the messages got onto the billboard.
After an historic losing season, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly might be looking to sell the team.
The Biden administration's latest round of relief should have borrowers learning of their canceled debt in coming weeks.
Police said the offenders knocked her to the ground, robbed her, and ran away. She suffered minor injuries.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Chiropractor who promoted stem cell benefits for relieving arthritis pain is disciplined after six-year investigation by state
The Westchester County, New York school, Shrub Oak, has been investigated for reports of abuse and neglect. Yet, CPS continues sending kids there.
After more than 23 years in prison for a crime he has always maintained he didn't commit, Kevin Jackson stepped out of Western Illinois Correctional Center late Tuesday morning as a free man.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been exposing Jackson's case for nearly a year.
After an historic losing season, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly might be looking to sell the team.
Kmet stepped in for injured long snapper Scott Daly against the Jaguars, and executed successful snaps on all five of the Bears' extra points.
Nick Foligno scored Chicago's only goal, and Petr Mrazek stopped 23 shots in goal.
It's a huge milestone for Ball, who has suffered several setbacks in his journey to get back to this point.
After missing the postseason in back-to-back years for the first time in franchise history, the Wolves are on a mission to get back.
Police said Lenell Jenkins, 22, was in the parking lot of the Camaco manufacturing building on Ameriplex Drive, when a colleague shot him after an argument.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both point to different crime data sources, but experts say Harris' claim is closer to reality.
The victims in this case are from the area in suburban North Chicago and Waukegan, police said.
Zayden Garrett was shot in the back last week when a bullet came through the window of his grandmother's home while his family was preparing for a night of pizza and movies.
Victims said they think the burglars waited until no one was home to make their move.