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"We realized the first thing we had to do is stabilize revenue. And in order to fund government that means we needed to raise taxes."
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"We realized the first thing we had to do is stabilize revenue. And in order to fund government that means we needed to raise taxes."
A Minnesota man is facing charges after a woman in Indiana was kidnapped, held for ransom, and transported to Illinois, according to the Department of Justice.
Reggie Corbin rushed for 213 yards and two touchdowns — both coming on runs of more than 70 yards — to become the first Illini player to rush for two 70-yard-plus touchdowns in a single game since 1944
On Jan. 1, 2019, the company will increase time off for new mothers to up to 20 weeks of maternity leave with 100 percent pay.
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday night in Connecticut, Vermont, Minnesota and Wisconsin, as the 2018 calendar barrels ahead toward November.
A Minnesota teen has been arrested after police say he tore out his elderly relative's eyes with his bare hands.
Most states have laws restricting what voters can wear when they cast ballots, but Minnesota's law was one of the broadest. It barred voters from casting a ballot while wearing clothing with the name of a candidate or political party.
It looks like the story of the world-famous, skyscraper-scaling raccoon has a happy ending.
A mother's obituary in a Minnesota newspaper took an ugly turn when the writer chose to air the woman's dirty laundry after her death.
A federal grand jury in central Illinois has returned a superseding indictment that brings additional charges against three Minnesota mosque bombing suspects and one other man.
Franken suggested Facebook was careless with users' information following the revelation that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica obtained data on as many as 87 million users.
A federal grand jury in central Illinois has indicted three men suspected of bombing a Minnesota mosque on a charge of possessing a machine gun. A fourth man not linked to the bombing was also indicted.
Federal authorities on Tuesday charged three men from rural central Illinois with the bombing of a Minnesota mosque last year and said one of the suspects told an investigator the goal of the attack was to "scare" Muslims out of the United States.
The couple first told investigators three people approached and robbed them on Lower Wacker Dr.
James Byron Haakenson's family received the grim news from a Cook County investigator this week, WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
St. Paul police shot and killed Cordale Quinn Handy, 29, after responding to a domestic violence situation.
While there is no specific threat in Chicago, authorities said they aren't taking anything for granted in a major city that was once home to President Barack Obama.
Make plans to go explore Minneapolis, Minnesota. There, you can enjoy everything from fine dining to theater venues and museums to the great outdoors.
Travel guide for visitors who only have 48 hours to visit Minnesota's Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Eight men, all from Chicago, were taken into custody in Edina, Minn. after walking out of a Louis Vuitton store with $20,000 in merchandise.
Bryant McIntosh scored 17 points.
Andre Hollins helped Minnesota pull away with 17 of his 28 points in the second half, fueling a 79-71 victory Saturday over Illinois.
With Thanksgiving upon us, we should all take some time to think about what we are thankful for.
Illinois turned to its much-criticized defense Saturday for a late touchdown and a defensive stand that delivered a 28-24 win over Minnesota.
"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.
Around 10:20 a.m., Illinois State Police responded to a crash involving a trooper in the northbound lanes of I-57 near 107th Street, police said.
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.
More rounds of rain and storms could lead to the potential for flooding across the area.
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.
So far, more than 424,000 ballots have been cast, roughly 300,000 fewer than at the same point in 2020.
Former President Donald Trump told rally goers in Pennsylvania that he wouldn't mind if a potential assassination attempt went through the media risers.
Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in 2024, from Arizona to Florida.
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.
According to a statement on the brewpub's website, it is closing its doors 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.
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.
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."
CBS News Chicago meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest 7-day forecast.
If Vice President Kamala Harris were to win the 2024 race for president, she would be the first Black woman elected as president. Alvin Tillery, a political science professor at Northwestern University, and a Democratic pollster, has a look at where things stand in the race.
An Illinois State Police trooper has been hit on northbound Interstate 57.
Legendary record producer, songwriter, and composer Quincy Jones says has died at the age of 91. Jones crafted some of America's biggest pop stars to new heights. He also laid down the sounds synonymous with some of Hollywood's biggest hits during a career spanned that more than seven decades. It all started in Chicago, where he was born on the South Side.
Lines have been long for people voting early in the Chicago area, and the weather won’t be great on the last day of early voting on Monday or for Election Day on Tuesday. Early voting has been strong this year in Chicago, but it still lags behind 2020.
Around 10:20 a.m., Illinois State Police responded to a crash involving a trooper in the northbound lanes of I-57 near 107th Street, police said.
More than 424,000 ballots, both from early in-person voting and vote-by-mail, have been cast so far in Chicago.
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.
Witnesses said the firefighter was battling the blaze near the roof when the floor under him went out and fell several feet.
"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.
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.
Connor Bedard had three assists, Teuvo Teravainen got his first goal in 10 games and the Chicago Blackhawks picked up their second straight win in Southern California, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday night.
Emari Demercado ran 53 yards for a touchdown just before halftime, James Conner added 107 yards on the ground and the surging Arizona Cardinals put together a dominant 29-9 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Marsh was an assistant and head of player development in Vegas, and now is set to take over a team with young stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.
The Wolves snapped a four-game losing streak in the first of 12 meetings with the IceHogs.
Los Angeles had won three of four.
"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.
The victim was shot once in the lower back and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
Some said late Saturday that the shooting was possible retaliation.
Javier Barajas is due back in court on Monday, Nov. 25.
