Jesse White Calls For Rep. Smith To Resign; GOP Wants Probe
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is calling on his onetime political protégé, State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago), to resign after his arrest for bribery.
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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is calling on his onetime political protégé, State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago), to resign after his arrest for bribery.
A state lawmaker from the West Side was arrested on bribery charges on Tuesday.
They were once allies, but now Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and State Sen. Annazette Collins (D-Chicago) are at odds. Collins is threatening to sue White for libel for comparing her to convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Gov. Pat Quinn said Monday that he plans to call for significant cuts to Medicaid funding as part of his effort to slash the state budget to spending levels lower than fiscal year 2008.
State Sen. Annazette Collins (D-Chicago) is demanding an apology from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White for recent newspaper comments about her.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is opposing an idea that would change the long-standing law that allows anyone with a handicapped parking placard to park for free all day at a metered space.
Amid recent reports of widespread abuse, Secretary of State Jesse White is looking for ways crack down on those who illegally use handicapped placards or license plates to get free parking.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says a crash that killed two south suburban teenagers in the early hours of New Years day should never have occurred.
Beginning Jan. 1, every backseat passenger will be required to buckle up in Illinois. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
A top-to-bottom review of the state's parking program for people with disabilities will begin in January, in the wake of a Chicago Sun-Times investigation that found that more able-bodied people than ever are illegally using disabled-parking placards to park for free in metered spots in Chicago.
A bucket brigade of public officials has transferred Mary Todd Lincoln's insanity hearing record from court vaults to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield.
Stickers are out--and new licenses are in--for safe drivers in Illinois.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White used an appearance at the State Fair Wednesday to announce that he has changed his mind – he will be running for a fifth term.
Itasca-based Hamilton Partners filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White alleging his office caused a multimillion-dollar real-estate deal to fall through by failing to process some paperwork.
The Illinois Secretary of State asks federal officials to check the backgrounds of all commercial drivers license applicants, in the wake of this week's fatal bus-pedestrian accident in Streeterville.
The new donor ad campaign will feature a 13-year-old heart recipient and the daughter of Chicago Bears great Walter Payton.
Scott Lee Cohen can't get the political bug out of his system.
Secretary of State Jesse White says he would like to see more Illinoisans put their names and contact information into the state's Emergency Contact Database.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has held on to his job for another term.
Beginning next month, Chicago Blackhawks fans will be able to display their loyalty to the 2010 Stanley Cup champions with special Illinois license plates.
The worker has been identified as 54-year-old Francisco Javierpadilla-Gutierrez.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is fighting to hold onto her Senate seat in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde in Wisconsin.
Forty-five U.S. House of Representatives members, including two from Indiana, will not seek re-election, guaranteeing a new representative.
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump will compete for Indiana's 11 electoral votes on Election Day, with a full slate of other federal and state races rounding out the ballot.
This race, which could help tilt the balance of power in Congress, is focused on the same issues as numerous others. They include the issues of abortion, the economy, and immigration.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is fighting to hold onto her Senate seat in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde in Wisconsin.
Forty-five U.S. House of Representatives members, including two from Indiana, will not seek re-election, guaranteeing a new representative.
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump will compete for Indiana's 11 electoral votes on Election Day, with a full slate of other federal and state races rounding out the ballot.
This race, which could help tilt the balance of power in Congress, is focused on the same issues as numerous others. They include the issues of abortion, the economy, and immigration.
Like all but two U.S. states, Illinois has a winner-take-all system, in which all the state's electoral votes to go to the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote in the state.
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."
Today, voters decide the next president. Here's what we are watching on Election Day.
Around 9:30 p.m., police said the driver hit construction equipment and a worker at Kinzie Street before leaving the scene. The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Francisco Javierpadilla-Gutierrez.
Grab your umbrella before heading to the polls on Election Day.
A Chicago Police officer was killed in a shootout in the East Chatham neighborhood Monday night.
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An occupant of the vehicle was also struck by the gunfire and killed.
Election Day is Tuesday, which means polling places will open for voters to cast their ballot for federal, state, and local offices.
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.
Grab your umbrella before heading to the polls on Election Day.
The worker has been identified as 54-year-old Francisco Javierpadilla-Gutierrez.
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.
The officer, identified as 26-year-old Enrique Martinez, was struck multiple times.
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.
