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Durbin Pushing For Broadcast Of Supreme Court Hearings
Another effort is under way to require broadcast audio and video coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Another effort is under way to require broadcast audio and video coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Members of the Republican Congressional delegation in Illinois hope to get around state lawmakers' unwillingness to pass concealed carry legislation, by means of federal law.
Illinois lawmakers will try again to pass a measure aimed at keeping two of the state's largest companies from jumping ship.
The Illinois State Treasurer's vault at the state Capitol is running out of room, and Treasurer Dan Rutherford is now auctioning some of the assets online.
The Better Government Association thinks federal prosecutors will win the hefty sentence they are seeking for deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon wants to require high school students to take more math classes.
An Illinois lawmaker has revived his idea to put gasoline sales tax proceeds toward capital construction projects, replacing controversial video gambling as a revenue source.
Copper thieves struck the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln sometime within the last few weeks, and a state lawmaker says his measure will make such crimes harder to commit.
Hunting license holders may now take dead animals from the side of the road, thanks to an override of Gov. Pat Quinn's veto by the Illinois General Assembly.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) wants to ensure bank customers aren't socked with hidden fees, now that the banks have backed off of implementing monthly charges for debit card holders.
Daylight Saving Time is almost over, and a sleep expert wants to ensure a good transition this weekend.
It's not unusual for lawmakers to announce they won't seek re-election in a redistricting year, but a Springfield political expert says that will present challenges this time around.
Illinois lawmakers are on their way to giving the CME Group big tax breaks to stay put.
A different gambling proposal that encompasses many of Gov. Pat Quinn's ideas is making its way through the Illinois General Assembly, but its future is dim.
State lawmakers would have more control in collective bargaining for state workers under a proposal introduced by Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago).
A northwest suburban school superintendent is trying to keep Sears headquarters in his district with a more evenhanded approach than hundreds of protestors who don't care if Sears stays or goes.
Every doctor in Illinois will soon have electronic access to your medical records.
The Illinois pumpkin crop looks promising this year, despite a summer of little rain in the central and southern parts of the state.
Illinois lawmakers say they have crafted a revision to the expanded gambling proposal that will please everyone, but Gov. Pat Quinn says that's all news to him.
A state-run college investment program is losing money, and has in the past been blasted for risky investments.
Illinois voters can decipher the new maps of Illinois congressional and state legislative and senate districts, thanks to satellite technology.
A Republican Illinois congressman is tired of what he calls the toxic environment in Washington, and he wants to begin fixing it during President Barack Obama's jobs speech Thursday.
A so-called "super-committee" has been formed to tackle federal budget cuts, but some farmers worry agriculture won't get a fair seat at the table.
Thousands of state employees could be facing the prospect of layoffs as Gov. Pat Quinn seeks to make "reductions" to deal with a massive budget deficit.
A measure that would increase electricity rates for Illinois customers to help pay for grid modernization has finally made it to the governor's desk after months of being in a legislative hold.
Officials responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane around 10:20 p.m.
ComEd said about 80% of customers can expect their power to be restored by Wednesday afternoon.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
Tornadoes, dangerous straight-line winds, and other hazards rocked the Chicago area for a second night in a row Monday.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
This happened several times in 2022 and 2023, the OIG report said.
Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in a mere five weeks.
Some also say Vance's age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
The National Weather Service reported there may have been as many as 10 tornadoes on the ground during the evening. Chicagoans are now dealing with the aftermath of the storms.
As of 5:30 a.m., ComEd reported around 4,500 customers remain without power. ComEd said about 80% of customers can expect power to be restored by Wednesday afternoon.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a recap of the storms that brought multiple tornadoes and serious damage to the entire Chicago area, from the First Alert Weather Center.
It was a love fest for former President Trump, who also seeks to be future President Trump, just two nights after he was hurt in an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Joe Donlon has a recap of the first day of the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee.
The National Weather Service has allowed the tornado warnings in Chicago to expire, as of 10 p.m.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
While the NWS did not give precise locations for the tornadoes, the two in Chicago were on the city's South Side. The other was in Elburn.
Former President Trump revealed J.D. Vance would be his running mate just before he was slated to formally receive the Republican presidential nomination Monday at the Republican convention.
Some also say Vance's age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
The QB wasted no time showing off his arm as he literally passed his Caleb Cares Hero awards to recipients, or receivers, in the crowd.
The White Sox also drafted Caleb Bonemer, a shortstop out of Okemos High School in Michigan, with the 43rd pick in the second round.
Chicago entered the day as the first team in MLB history with 70 losses before the All-Star break.
Christina Kreil was diagnosed with a giant cell tumor of the bone at 17 years old, a rare disease that eventually led to the amputation of her foot.
Tomas Nido and Ian Happ also homered for the Cubs, who split the four-game set against their NL Central rivals.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 51.