Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defends state's new sweeping gun ban
Gun rights advocates have filed at least three lawsuits challenging the state law.
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Gun rights advocates have filed at least three lawsuits challenging the state law.
Nearly 400 vanity and personalized plate requests were rejected last year, because of their "tawdry, lewd, or offensive nature, or because they were difficult to read," according to the Illinois Secretary of State's office.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is asking the Illinois Appellate Court to throw out a temporary restraining order issued last week by a downstate judge, partially blocking the state from enforcing its new ban on assault weapons.
As the nation mourns the latest mass shooting in California, Highland Park moves forward with plans for a permanent memorial.
A downstate judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the state from enforcing the ban against hundreds of gun owners and four gun dealers.
The Barrington Police Department has issued a community alert after several cars were stolen from a dealership Sunday morning.
Tory Bridgeforth is being held on $1 million bond.
Opponents of the new law argue the law violates their constitutional rights.
A judge in Effingham County issued a temporary restraining order, essentially a partial stop, on the new state law banning assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Attorneys for Peggy Finley and Peter Cadigan have said video shows a crime did not occur.
Emergency funds households received because of the COVID-19 pandemic are ending.
In just a few weeks, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients will see their benefits decrease.
The couple, expecting a child, lost their home in a fire in June 2021, and that's when matters only got worse.
The law helps family members take guns out of the hands of those with violent tendencies.
Of the 19 states with red flag laws, Illinois ranks at or near the bottom for usage of the law for each of the three years it has been in the books. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
The victim was transported to a trauma center in critical condition.
Some of the sheriffs' statements vary – but all of them cite Second Amendment constitutional concerns.
Gov. JB Pritzker has responded that county sheriffs do not get to pick and choose what laws they enforce. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
"Here in Illinois, we know that reproductive care is health care," Pritzker said. "A medical decision should be made between a patient and their health care provider."
Some of the sheriffs’ statements vary – but all of them cite Second Amendment constitutional concerns. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The victim was taken to Northwestern Hospital in Huntley where he was pronounced dead.
The sheriffs released similar statements arguing they believe the law violates the Second Amendment.
The sheriffs released similar statements arguing they believe the law violates the Second Amendment.
This current run starts today and goes through Monday, Jan. 16.
Illinois lawmakers on Tuesday approved a measure protecting Illinois' access to abortion from out-of-state meddling, making the state the latest to pursue such protections since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
Watch all our "Chicago Hauntings" tales here, including four new ones for 2024.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
Progressive groups are urging the mayor and state to provide more affordable housing, rental assistance, and rapid rehousing programs.
Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson has written Facebook posts supporting Hamas, advancing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and making sexist comments about women.
The money spent on Chicago School Board races is closing in on nearly $7 million.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
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.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
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.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, is accused of shooting a Jewish man walking to synagogue in West Ridge last weekend, and then opening fire on police officers and paramedics. Hate crime and terrorism charges were issued against Abdallahi on Thursday, as Charlie De Mar reports.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to The Washington Commanders, who snapped the ball and won the game with a Hail Mary play. As Matt Zahn reports, Waldron said in part that it is a balance of risk versus reward.
Venable says he is excited about the challenges as he takes over the struggling team.
The Chicago Park District is sending the fountain into winter hiatus with one last light show.
Election Day is just five days away, and Chicago State University is not only encouraging people to vote early, but also encouraging them to express why their votes matter. Shardaa Gray reports.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
The mayor asked Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson to step down over his "antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial statements."
The suit claims the school knew the security guard's behavior was out of the ordinary and failed to report it.
The Resurrection Mary story fits a common ghost story genre called the "vanishing hitchhiker" going back centuries. But some say too many people claim firsthand experiences for this haunting to be written off as the Chicago variation of a dime-a-dozen ghost story.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The White Sox confirmed they have signed Venable to a multi-year contract, but terms of the deal were not announced.
Coby White scored 21 points, Josh Giddey added 20 and the Bulls beat the Magic 102-99.
Bears players have openly questioned other decisions, like giving the ball to an offensive lineman at the goal line.
This will be his first time as a manager, but he has been a top candidate in recent years. He has withdrawn his name from consideration for several recent managerial openings.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
The FBI said the same robbers are also responsible for heists in Michigan and Missouri.
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
