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The case involves the pension fix lawmakers and Gov. Pat Quinn adopted last year. The law cut retirement benefits and made other changes to help fill a $111 billion deficit in five state pensions systems caused by years of state underfunding.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said she expects the state's highest court could take up the state's landmark pension overhaul plan by the end of January, now that a lower court judge has ruled it unconstitutional.
Sangamon County Circuit Judge John Belz ruled Friday in favor of state employees and retirees who sued to block the state's landmark pension overhaul. The state is expected to appeal the ruling directly to the Illinois Supreme Court.
The Illinois Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Chicago's red light camera system, after two justices recused themselves from the case, and the rest couldn't agree on a ruling.
Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican challenger Bruce Rauner accused each other of being dishonest on the issue of term limits, Rauner filed an emergency petition asking the Illinois Supreme Court to decide whether voters can weigh in on the question in November.
In a 4-3 vote, the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday ruled former Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge can keep his pension, despite his conviction for lying about the torture of criminal suspects.
With the help of wealthy donors and a bipartisan group of politicians, a petition to end the gerrymandering of Illinois election districts was presented Thursday, but it faces a stiff constitutional challenge that could keep the question off the November ballot.
All 100 convicts were under the age of 18 at the time of their crimes, and some were accomplices who weren't directly involved in killing the victim in their case, but they all received mandatory life sentences.
In the unanimous decisions released Thursday, the court found the 1961 Eavesdropping Act violates free speech and due process protections. They focus on audio recordings.
The Illinois Supreme Court is invalidating a two-year-old Illinois law charging taxes on certain Internet sales.
Gov. Pat Quinn's appeal of a ruling that his veto of lawmakers' pay was unconstitutional will be heard by the Illinois Supreme Court.
It's the first time the state's highest judicial authority is sitting for a full term outside the capital in nearly 120 years.
The Illinois Supreme Court ended a lengthy and emotionally charged legal appeal over an abortion notification law Thursday, clearing the way for the state to begin enforcing a 1995 measure that requires doctors to notify a girl's parents 48 hours before the procedure.
Some members of the City Council's Progressive Reform Caucus want to give the city's Inspector General increased powers; perhaps more authority than Mayor Rahm Emanuel would want him to have.
With a high-profile triple murder trial underway in DuPage County with a camera in the courtroom, Cook County's chief judge was left wondering when Chicago would be able to follow suit within its own court system.
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously reversed an appeals court decision clearing the two owners of the former E2 nightclub of indirect criminal contempt charges, filed after 21 people died in a stampede at the club in 2003.
A McHenry County judge will preside over the politically-charged involuntary manslaughter case against Richard "R.J." Vanecko, a nephew of former Mayor Richard M. Daley, who is accused of killing David Koschman in 2004.
After a judge with ties to former Mayor Richard M. Daley recused himself from the involuntary manslaughter case against a Daley nephew, Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans is asking the state's highest court to appoint a judge from outside the county.
The Illinois Supreme Court will issue an order Monday permitting live broadcast coverage of trials in DuPage County.
If you don't know the names of the three branches of government, but you do know the names all the judges on "American Idol," you might not have had enough civics in high school.
Cook County's chief judge says his court system should be ready to introduce cameras in courtrooms by the end of the year, although Illinois Supreme Court officials say there's no specific timetable for putting them in place.
In a case that highlights one of the unusual incongruities of state laws, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a downstate man didn't commit a crime when he had sex with his 17-year-old girlfriend, but he did break the law when he took pictures of them in the act.
Televised trials are coming to two more counties not far from Chicago.
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that a challenge to the Cook County assault weapons ban may proceed, reversing a lower court decision.
The Illinois State Supreme Court has sided with the Chicago Public Schools, saying the district does not have to rehire tenured teachers it had laid off.
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.
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.
William Zientek, 46, stands charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Dr. Olga Duchon.
Avenues to Independence, a nonprofit that provides jobs to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, said the law could effectively end their program.
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.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle are going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
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 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.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
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.
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.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
The 5-year-old girl named Sally suffered a severe head injury when a bomb landed on a tent where her family was taking refuge.
One Chicago woman reached out to CBS News Chicago on this subject for answers. 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. Megan Hickey reports.
A neighbor reported seeing a police officer who loves going on runs through the neighborhood in Portage Park being put into an ambulance. Darius Johnson reports.
William Zientek, 46, stands charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Dr. Olga Duchon.
In the wake of the City Council's unanimous rejection of Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike, negotiations continued on Tuesday in an effort to reach an alternative plan to balance the city budget for 2025.
Further details were not immediately available.
William Zientek, 46, stands charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Dr. Olga Duchon.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 29 points and 12 rebounds while Coby White scored 25.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Dallas Wings will have the No. 1 pick. They will have the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers.
DePaul pulled within six in the opening minutes of the second, but gave up three layups in a row and trailed by double digits for the remainder of the game.
William Zientek, 46, stands charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Dr. Olga Duchon.
Further details were not immediately available.
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.
