Newly-elected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson frequently referred to the issue of homelessness across the city as a "moral crisis."
News in brief for Tuesday, May 23.
The Fraternal Order of Police has been in support of the legislation being enacted.
News in brief for Thursday, May 18.
The program provides an income tax credit to companies that invest in Illinois.
Justices will not block the ban of certain assault-style weapons in the state.
News in brief for Tuesday, May 16.
News in brief for Monday, May 15.
Nationwide, property taxes accounted for 32.2 percent of all state and local tax revenue in fiscal 2020, more than any other tax.
News in brief for Thursday, May 11.
House Bill 2214 would collect data from the cards to better track skimming and fraud.
Proponents say it will create thousands of clean energy jobs, bringing the state closer to goals set in the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act.
State Rep. Will Guzzardi said the tax could raise up to $500 million per year.
More than 26 percent of Americans between ages 65 to 74 were still working in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fred Waller, who rose to third in command at CPD before retiring in 2020 after 34 years, will lead the department on a temporary basis.
Kick Off at Proviso West High School on May 6
"We simply have no more shelters, spaces or resources to accommodate an increase of individuals at this level," the mayor wrote in a letter.
While the federal government levies a tax of 18.4 cents on every gallon of gas sold in the U.S., each state adds on its own excise tax.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the typical retirement-age American spent $52,141 in 2021.
The "Social Equity Criteria Lottery" is the first to be held under a new application process.
Grants worth $30,000 will be awarded to local organizations working to reduce violence.
Kim Foxx, who fought Mayor Lori Lightfoot, police over her handling of high-profile cases, said "it's time" in saying she won't run in 2024.
The Tax Foundation issued the new report "Facts & Figures 2023: How Does Your State Compare."
Eric Carter announced his retirement from the department after 30 days and will leave on May 15 as Brandon Johnson is sworn in as mayor.
"The ability to move freely is something that a lot of us take for granted," added Cory Frievogel with Uber Safety Operations.
In a speech to the Illinois General Assembly Chicago's Mayor-elect called on lawmakers to work together in a "new day" for all residents.
"We agreed to work together to enforce constitutional policing standards, improve officer wellness and prevent violent crime."
The first forum is set for Tuesday night at Kehrein Center for the Arts in Austin.
The "Democratic stronghold" will host the convention scheduled for August at the United Center after beating out New York and Atlanta.
"There is a change that's gone on across the Midwest," the governor said.
CBS Chicago's interactive map shows how voters across the city elected the next mayor.
Brandon Johnson, 47, will succeed Lori Lightfoot, the first Black woman and first openly gay person to be the city's mayor.
With severe weather predicted for Election Day, the Chicago Board of Elections is encouraging voters take advantage of early voting.
Voter turnout so far has exceeded the last two mayoral elections in Chicago.
Tillman Praises Principal, Superintendent
By a 33-11 vote, council members approved the creation of nine new committees in the upcoming term.
The latest poll in the Chicago mayor's race shows Paul Vallas's lead over Brandon Johnson shrinking as undecided voters make up their minds.
Garcia came in fourth place in the first round of voting Feb. 28, with 14 percent of the vote.
Any voter can vote at any site in the city, regardless of where they reside.
Reginald Henderson and Sean Tyler were teenagers when they said they were tortured into confessing to the murder of Rodney Collins.