Emanuel Willing To Consider Reinstating "Head Tax" To Bail Out CPS
Mayor Emanuel said he's looking at some hard choices when it comes to finding funds to keep CPS open without additional help from the state.
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Mayor Emanuel said he's looking at some hard choices when it comes to finding funds to keep CPS open without additional help from the state.
Several North Side and Northwest Side aldermen say they plan to bring more affordable housing to their wards, to end what they say is continued segregation in the city.
Alderman Raymond Lopez is not backing away from comments that apparently provoked a street gang's threats against him.
Several aldermen, activists, and others have pushed their own plan to bail out the cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools.
The Civic Federation has issued an 86-page report on the governor's 2018 budget plan, and has said the proposal falls short.
The speaker has appointed four leading Democrats to work with the governor on to find areas of Rauner's agenda on which they can compromise.
The former head of Chicago's Merchandise Mart says the incumbent Republican governor of Illinois is diverting attention from the budget.
Mayor Emanuel was not impressed with the governor's plan to give future property tax revenue from any sale of the Thompson Center to CPS.
Mayor Emanuel is tight-lipped about how Chicago Public Schools will find the money to finish the school year without help from the state.
Aviation Commissioner Ginger Evans said security officers shouldn't have carried out United's request to remove Dr. David Dao from a plane.
Former President Obama and his wife Michelle returned Wednesday to Chicago to unveil plans for the new Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park dedicated to the 44th President.
Emanuel says the state's efforts to sell the Thompson Center are hampered by the question of what happens to the CTA Station on the property.
The Chicago Crime Commission has set up a new crime reporting hotline that is targeted at the city's most dangerous communities.
Top Democrats in Illinois said the Trump Administration is getting poor grades on protecting students victimized by unscrupulous for-profit colleges.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said cooperation on the spending bill could be a good sign for health care negotiations.
Activist priest, Father George Clements, who was the first black pastor at Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, will be honored and celebrated Wednesday at the Hilton Chicago for his 60 years in clergy and being at the forefront of many issues.
Illinois Comptroller Susanna Mendoza, a longtime animal welfare advocate, is reviving an animal rescue program started by her late predecessor.
Also expressing concerns about the Trump tax plan were U.S. Tammy Duckworth and Rep. Jan Schakowsky, both Democrats.
Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers has decided not to run for governor, and is throwing his support behind fellow Democrat J.B. Pritzker.
Alden Loury, director of research with the Metropolitan Planning Council, says some communities are losing both people and jobs.
Dozens of women descended on Springfield on Tuesday to protest Gov. Rauner's flip-flopped position on abortion.
Jewel-Osco has announced plans for a bright new grocery store and drive-through pharmacy in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
On a panel that mostly consisted of college students and graduates, Kenwood Academy senior Ayanna Watkins was the only high school student.
The forum was former President Barack Obama's first public event and first public visit to Chicago since leaving the office in January.
Gov. Bruce Rauner defended his threat to veto legislation that would allow Medicaid and state health insurance coverage of abortions.
A cooler and windy day is ahead in Chicago with the first snow of the season approaching.
As the officers approached the parked white Lexus, police said several men got out and started running.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
Miami Ohio (7-4, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) has won six games in a row.
The Wildcats' Jalen Leach made a pair of free throws with 10 seconds remaining and Justin Mullins sealed it with another free throw with 2 seconds left.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet are on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, trying to shore up support among senators for confirmation. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz’s ethics probe could be an obstacle, but Trump is standing by him.
A man has been accused of killing a well-respected doctor in front of their 3-year-old daughter, after luring her to his home in Barrington.
Despite growing controversy and doubts among Republicans about President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of former Congressman Matt Gaetz as his attorney general, Trump is not backing down.
Just before 2:15 a.m., police said officers on patrol spotted a car that matched the description of a vehicle wanted in an earlier incident involving an armed suspect. The car was parked in the 4600 block of North Knox Street.
Carminho is a world-renowned voice of fado and is performing in Chicago. Here’s a sneak peek.
Prosecutors said William Zientek lured Dr. Olga Duchon to his home on the grounds of having a face-to-face talk.
As the officers approached the parked white Lexus, police said several men got out and started running.
By mid-morning Thursday, a band of snowfall is expected to rotate around a low-pressure system in Wisconsin into our area.
Police said the suspected attacker escaped, but was later found dead nearby.
A cooler and windy day is ahead in Chicago with the first snow of the season approaching.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
Miami Ohio (7-4, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) has won six games in a row.
The Wildcats' Jalen Leach made a pair of free throws with 10 seconds remaining and Justin Mullins sealed it with another free throw with 2 seconds left.
Des Watson shot 3 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range.
Connor Bedard set up each of Jason Dickinson's two goals, and Arvid Soderblom made 21 stops.
Prosecutors said William Zientek lured Dr. Olga Duchon to his home in Barrington on Sunday on the grounds of having a face-to-face talk.
Police said the suspected attacker escaped, but was later found dead nearby.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
