Obama Bids Farewell To Presidency In Chicago Speech
Obama plans to reaffirm in his farewell address his belief that change only happens when "ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it."
Obama plans to reaffirm in his farewell address his belief that change only happens when "ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it."
Illinois Democrats were thanking the president for his last big gift to Chicago, a $1 billion grant for CTA train tracks and stations.
With the Illinois General Assembly back in session next week, the governor sat down with CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley.
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The governor signed a law providing state IDs for inmates as they leave prison, to ease their transition to life on the outside. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley reports.
The Republican winged his way back to Wisconsin to say thanks to a state that helped carry him to the White House. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley reports.
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Meanwhile, the state's finances continue to burn, says one government watchdog. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley reports.
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"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
Visitation for Starks is set for Tuesday, followed by a funeral service on Wednesday.
The male driver was cited for distracted driving.
All the victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, police said.
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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.
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This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
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Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
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Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
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Visitation for Starks is set for Tuesday, followed by a funeral service on Wednesday.
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Vice President Kamala Harris spent her 60th birthday campaigning in Georgia, while former President Donald Trump got behind the scenes at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania Sunday.
All the victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, police said.
A police source said a pursuit was underway before the boys – ages 14 and 15 – crashed their car into the front of a store near 75th and Vincennes just after midnight.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
No one was injured in the shooting, and the off-duty Chicago police officer did not return fire.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
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.
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Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
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Tawee Walker ran for 126 yards in another big performance, Braedyn Locke threw for a touchdown and ran for a score, and Wisconsin beat Northwestern 23-3.
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.
The male driver was cited for distracted driving.
All the victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, police said.
In one incident, the suspects forced a victim into a car and drove them to an ATM, forcing the victim to take out cash.
The three suspects approached the victim on board a train at the 47th Street station, displayed a knife, maced the victim, and tried to take their belongings.
No one was injured in the shooting, and the off-duty Chicago police officer did not return fire.