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"The health and safety of employees and the public remains paramount and face-to-face transactions potentially increase the further spread of the virus."
Secretary of State Jesse White's office announced 2020 driver's license expiration dates will be extended by one year for drivers age 75 and older, meaning they won't have to renew their license until shortly before their birthday in 2021.
Illinois residents are getting an extra month to renew expired driver's licenses, ID cards, and vehicle registrations as many driver services centers are dealing with huge wait times forcing people to stand in line outside for several hours during a heat wave.
On Tuesday, seven driver services facilities will begin offering drive-through services for vehicle registration sticker transactions only.
Secretary of State Jesse White's office released the information during a hearing in Springfield.
If a person is pulled over for driving high, they will receive a DUI.
It hearkens back to a time when white actors played Native Americans in movies, when Native Americans were targets of ridicule.
Secretary of State Jesse White has seen CBS 2 reporting exposing the lack of regulation when it comes to body donation, unlike organ donation. White said he plans to work on a bill related to regulating body donation in Illinois.
The new cards will be marked with a gold star in the top right corner and will cost $30, the same as current cards.
The man who ran Garcia's 2015 mayoral campaign, Manny Perez, is now Lightfoot's campaign manager. When Garcia was elected to the Cook County Board, Preckwinkle chose him as her floor leader.But in his 2015 challenge against Rahm Emanuel, Preckwinkle did not endorse Garcia. And so far, this year, Garcia has returned the favor.
The 83-year-old Lewis formed the Ramsey Lewis Trio early in his career and won several Grammy awards.
Members are expected to elect Chicago Democrat Michael Madigan to a 19th term as speaker. Democrats have a 74-44 majority in the House.
Research published by Canadian researchers found that there's a 43 percent higher risk of pedestrian deaths on Halloween night than on other nights near that date.
Starting July 1, 2019, drivers caught texting will be issued a moving violation that will go on their driving record.
In a 2008 call with now-jailed former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Pritzker described Illinois Senate President Emil Jones as "crass."
A Loop hearing has highlighted efforts to tighten up Illinois' laws on impaired driving.
It's National Teen Driver Safety Week and driving teen fatalities are down 51 percent, according to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.
The 109th Chicago Auto Show is open for business.
As frigid cold grips the Chicago area, some gathered in the Old Town neighborhood early Wednesday to help the city's needy for the holidays.
Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday the launch of a license plate replacement program beginning in January to replace the oldest license plates with newly designed plates.
A few hundred Chicago and Gary Indiana high school graduates received care packages aimed at helping them focus and continue with their education when they start college in the fall.
The office of Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White oversees operations at the Statehouse in Springfield. White is worried continuing budget problems will lead to power shut-offs.
He's said it before, but Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said he means it this time: he won't be running for another term.
White co-chairs the mayor's re-election campaign, and he said he's prepared to take Emanuel to black churches and community meetings so he can regain African-American votes he's lost in his first term.
Who will win the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris when results come in? See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Jayden Dawson shot 7 of 17 from the field, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the line for the Ramblers.
Jacob Meyer scored 23 points, shooting 8 for 14 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Blue Demons.
The Bulls, playing without injured leading scorer Zach LaVine, were unable to take the lead after falling behind by 15 points.
The Wildcats were without senior Brooks Barnhizer, who started every game a year ago, due to a lower-body injury.
Who will win the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris when results come in? See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
More than half a million dollars has poured in during the week leading up to Election Day on Nov. 5.
Every location CBS News Chicago has visited has had a wait of at least one hour—most times more.
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.
Election Day is Tuesday, which means polling places will open for voters to cast their ballot for federal, state, and local offices.
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.
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.
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.
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
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.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
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."
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
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."
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
The officer was wounded in a shootout in which the suspect died. An update was expected on the officer's condition Monday night. Jermont Terry reports.
A 74-year-old longtime election judge said in his nearly 40 years volunteering at the polls, there have been a few arguments—but nothing like the violence he faced Sunday. Charlie De Mar reports.
With control of the White House, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House hanging in the balance, we wanted to share the new tools we are using this election. Political Reporter Chris Tye has more from our Interactive Election Center.
Races in seven battleground states will be watched closely Tuesday. Cristian Benavides reports.
An occupant of the vehicle was also struck by the gunfire and killed.
Every location CBS News Chicago has visited has had a wait of at least one hour—most times more.
Election Day is on Tuesday, and if you need to know where to vote in Illinois in the 2024 elections, here's how to find the location of your polling place.
Election Day is Tuesday, which means polling places will open for voters to cast their ballot for federal, state, and local offices.
More than half a million dollars has poured in during the week leading up to Election Day on Nov. 4.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
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.
Jayden Dawson shot 7 of 17 from the field, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the line for the Ramblers.
Jacob Meyer scored 23 points, shooting 8 for 14 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Blue Demons.
The Bulls, playing without injured leading scorer Zach LaVine, were unable to take the lead after falling behind by 15 points.
The Wildcats were without senior Brooks Barnhizer, who started every game a year ago, due to a lower-body injury.
Riley made all four of his 3-pointers in the second half, including a four-point play with 5:14 left.
An occupant of the vehicle was also struck by the gunfire and killed.
All three victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.
Police said Daniel Schmidt punched a 74-year-old man in the face after refusing to go to the back of the line at an early voting site in Orland Park.
"Jaydin was known for his kind heart, vibrant personality, and the positive impact he had on everyone around him," Argo Community High School principal Brandon Cotter said of the boy who was killed.
In each of four incidents, the robber claimed to have a gun and handed the store or restaurant employee a handwritten note announcing a robbery.
