Preckwinkle Formally Endorses JB Pritzker For Governor
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is supporting, and defending, Democratic candidate for Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is supporting, and defending, Democratic candidate for Governor J.B. Pritzker.
The extended application deadline is March 2, 2018.
A hearing officer ruled that there was a pattern of fraud in how Andrea Raila's petitions were circulated and notarized.
In a 2008 call with now-jailed former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Pritzker described Illinois Senate President Emil Jones as "crass."
Ives is refusing to take down a controversial campaign ad, despite many denouncing it as "offensive" and "divisive."
Democrat Nancy Rotering acknowledges she's taken donations from utility companies in her campaign for attorney general. But Rotering says she has a record of opposing utility rate hikes and other measures.
The former head of Chicago's police accountability agency says she is troubled by the latest reports of Chicago police officers being accused of robbing drug dealers.
The mayor accused Burgess of stealing half his spiel and sat down for a fireside chat.
Bob Fioretti says he's asking the county's ethics panel to look into more than 50 campaign contributions to Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is disappointed in the immigration reforms President Donald Trump outlined in his State of the Union address Tuesday.
Senator Duckworth says she could agree to more border security funds in exchange for helping the Dreamers. But not the 25 billion dollars being talked about now.
South Side Congressman Bobby Rush joins West Side colleague Danny Davis in endorsing Fritz Kaegi for Cook County Assessor.
The State Board of Education is ready for "Round Two" of a pilot program, that officials from across the state say is letting them teach and judge students in a new way.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Action said it has endorsed multiple candidates in the past but it's not typical.
A state lawmaker on Thursday planned to unveil legislation that would ban children under age 12 from playing tackle football in Illinois, in an effort to reduce head injuries.
In his first public comments, John Lausch said national security, gun crimes and public corruption will be a top priority of his office.
Sparks flew Tuesday night.
Public Library Director Brian Bannon says the new facility will feature an early learning play space and a high-tech media lab for teenagers.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, in favor of legalizing recreational pot use, points to racial disparities in law enforcement.
Former Chicago Ald. Bob Fioretti launched his campaign for board president amid the furor over the now-repealed Sweetened Beverage Tax.
Mayor Emanuel and Governor Rauner had somewhat different perspectives on Chicago making the list of 20 possible sites for Amazon's much sought-after second headquarters.
A Loop hearing has highlighted efforts to tighten up Illinois' laws on impaired driving.
Chicago has been selected as one of 20 cities that will move forward in the competition to host Amazon's second headquarters.
Acting ICE Director Thomas Homan said earlier this month elected officials who run local governments that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities should be charged with crimes.
A new Chicago ordinance takes effect next month, establishing sexual harassment training and a new city hotline to report violations.
Video captured the moments when crowds and vehicles overtook a section of North Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago overnight.
Many of the women participating in Chicago's She Ro intervention program have lost a loved one to gun violence.
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
The Douglas Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, a quarter century of hard work.
Tatiana Cox's two cousins were killed in the crash and she's frustrated at the lack of updates from police.
Voters in the 9th Precinct of the 47th Ward in Chicago are being asked if a liquor ban in place for 117 years should continue.
O'Neill Burke said her agenda focuses on getting guns off the street and addressing the root causes of crime.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
More than 20 years after 21 people were killed in a stampede, the building's owner and the city have been battling it out over plans to demolish the site.
Fioretti is a well-known figure in Chicago politics, but not necessarily on the Republican ticket.
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.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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.
The Chicagoland suburbs have overtaken the Miami area for the dubious honor.
Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are expected to target the battleground states hard during the last stretch of the campaign season.
The bridges are raised one at a time to allow boat traffic, and usually take about 10 minutes per bridge.
CBS News Chicago Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the 6 a.m. forecast for Oct. 19, 2024.
The American Airlines flight had just arrived in Chicago from London Thursday afternoon.
Prosecutors opened the trial on Friday by describing the gruesome crime scene where the girls were found with their throats slit.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
Tatiana Cox's two cousins were killed in the crash and she's frustrated at the lack of updates from police.
While Nov. 5 is Election Day, voters in Illinois have the option of voting early in person or by mail beforehand.
Video captured the moments when crowds and vehicles overtook a section of North Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago overnight.
O'Neill Burke said her agenda focuses on getting guns off the street and addressing the root causes of crime.
After learning someone tried to kill him when he was just hours old, he used DNA testing kits hoping to get offenders arrested.
Fioretti is a well-known figure in Chicago politics, but not necessarily on the Republican ticket.
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 O.W.L.S. program has been around for over a decade, bringing the sport to underserved communities in Chicago
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Foligno each scored a power-play goal, and Chicago beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in the Blackhawks' home opener.
Gregg Berhalter sees the Chicago Fire as a "sleeping giant" poised for success.
Lonzo Ball got a rousing ovation in his long-awaited return for the Bulls after being sidelined for nearly three years because of a knee injury.
Video captured the moments when crowds and vehicles overtook a section of North Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago overnight.
Tatiana Cox's two cousins were killed in the crash and she's frustrated at the lack of updates from police.
Police said, around 3:45 p.m., a 45-year-old man was sitting in a parked car in the McDonald's parking lot near Sheridan Road and Wilson Avenue, when two people approached, and one of them started shooting.
Police said the boy was inside an apartment building in the 800 block of East 65th Street when a bullet grazed his left arm.
William McBeth, 39, admitted to repeatedly arranging for a the girl to have sex with other men at houses and hotels in Chicago and the suburbs.