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Top sportsbooks go to customers in fight against Illinois tax hike proposal
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
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Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
Pritzker announced James Montgomery will serve as executive director of the board, pending confirmation by the Illinois State Senate.
He said Loyola Medicine had already announced it will forgive $112 million in medical debt, helping more than 60,000 people in Illinois.
The change comes weeks after an incident in Edgewater in which an 11-year-old boy was stabbed to death and his pregnant mother was also stabbed and seriously wounded.
One in every 365 Black Americans is diagnosed with sickle cell.
Candidates for elected school board seats in this year's election can begin circulating nominating petitions on March 26.
The $900 million project is part of the governor's budget proposal for next fiscal year, which still requires approval from the Illinois General Assembly.
Pritzker still appeared to dismiss the idea that the State of Illinois would use taxpayer money to help build a new football stadium in Chicago.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday weighed in on the Chicago Bears' proposal to build a new public stadium that would be paid for in part by $2 billion in private funds.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Gov. JB Pritzker praised the announcement.
He wants state money to make sure all Illinois women can have healthy and safe pregnancies.
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is reportedly asking for $1 billion in public funds for construction.
The governor claims that his budget is balanced, and that the state can take care of asylum seekers making their way to Chicago while also taking care of people already in Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker will outline next year's budget on Wednesday facing a near $900-million budget shortfall. He's also facing questions from opponents on how he plans to pay for the migrant crisis while taking care of all Illinois residents. Former deputy minority leader Tom Demmer gives insight ahead of Pritzker's State of the State address.
Gov. Pritzker is also expected to touch on funding for early childhood education – something about which he is known to be passionate.
"The funding the state is providing to UP House builds on DCFS' critical work to add capacity throughout the system."
Meanwhile Wednesday, a new state-funded migrant shelter is located in a former CVS drugstore at 2634 S. Pulaski Rd.
Marc Smith had been set to step down from DCFS at the end of 2023, but will stay on an extra month to ensure a smooth transition, according to the governor's office.
The measure came in response to an increase in book bans in public libraries and schools in Republican states.
Loopholes in the way the state law is written only allow buyers who purchase within certain windows of time to apply.
Gov. JB Pritzker scrapped the tent encampment at 38th and California mid-construction last month, saying there were too many environmental concerns at the proposed site to proceed.
It's part of a partnership between ComEd and a company called Reactivate.
The state says around 25,000 customers have subscribed to the community solar projects.
On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker scrapped the City of Chicago's plans to build a migrant camp in Brighton Park, citing serious environmental concerns at the site. So, how did this all come to be? CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye looked into the relationship between the governor and Mayor Brandon Johnson, and what's next for migrants in the city.
On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker scrapped the City of Chicago's plans to build a migrant camp in Brighton Park, citing serious environmental concerns at the site.
traffic is now being forced off at Old Orchard Road.
Preliminary investigation indicated there was a shootout between two unknown people.
Check out our top picks for the biggest and best deals from the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale, happening right now.
Seasonably cool temperatures in the 70s and 80s continue for the rest of the week.
Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor.
Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Meanwhile in Milwaukee Tuesday, at a breakfast for the Illinois RNC delegates, CBS News Chicago asked leaders about the somewhat significant divide between Vance and Trump.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Republicans from across the country are returning Tuesday to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
JD Vance will take center stage at day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Dana Kozlov details what you can expect.
After Monday's tornadoes and severe storms, and for some, power likely won't be back for days.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Jugglers, marionette puppeteers, and mimes were there for the occasion. We have some video from back in 2004.
For Monday night, 11 individual tornadoes have been confirmed so far.
Severe storms brought heavy rain, high winds, and tornadoes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Monday night.
Officials responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane around 10:20 p.m.
Crews were called to the river to search for the child a little after 3 p.m.
In Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood, a street was blocked by not one but two trees, and people who commute through that area said the damage was from two separate storms.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in last April's draft as Odunze was picked No. 9 overall to add to a revamped offense.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The QB wasted no time showing off his arm as he literally passed his Caleb Cares Hero awards to recipients, or receivers, in the crowd.
The White Sox also drafted Caleb Bonemer, a shortstop out of Okemos High School in Michigan, with the 43rd pick in the second round.
Chicago entered the day as the first team in MLB history with 70 losses before the All-Star break.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.