As More Buses Arrive, Chicagoans Focus On Housing Non-Citizens

Chicago recently inked at $29 million contract for military-grade tents to house migrants.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin Joins UAW On Picket Line In Chicago Area

Workers said they're prepared to be on the picket line every day until they receive a proposal they feel they can work with.

How The Homelessness Problem In Illinois Compares To Other States

On a single night in 2022, 582,462 people experienced homelessness in the United States, and numbers are on the rise.

Illinois Auto Workers Continue Strike, Seek Higher Wages

The strike continues for United Auto Workers union members in Illinois who walked out of work Friday.

No Cash Bail Not Alleviating Problems Of Unfit Defendants Languishing Pretrial

The end of money bond in Illinois aims to reduce the population in county jails by allowing low-level criminal defendants out.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin To Join UAW On Picket Line In Chicago Area

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin plans to join autoworkers on the picket line on Monday outside a GM facility in southwest suburban Bolingbrook.

Deportation Protection, Work Permits Ready For Venezuelans In Illinois

As Department of Homeland Security says Venezuela is not safe for migrants to return, those here have temporary protection from deportation.

Chicago Inks $30M Deal To Move Migrants To Winterized Camps

Many of those migrants have been living temporarily inside Chicago police stations or at O'Hare or Midway airports.

Inspector: 177 Illinois State Employees Commit $4.5 Million In PPP Fraud 'So Far'

“To date, the improper loans identified in these founded reports total more than $4.5 million in public funds,” the report said.

Hefty Illinois Tax Incentive Package Helps Lure Chinese EV Battery Plant

A hefty tax incentive package has lured a Chinese-based battery manufacturer to Illinois.

DeSantis' Message To Chicago Cops: Be Smart And Move To Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to erect billboards throughout Chicago, urging police officers to relocate to the Sunshine State.

Education Officials Respond To Concerns Of 'Radical' Ideology In Classrooms

Education officials are reacting to concerns over political activism, rather than education, being in the classroom.

Report: Chicago Teachers' Union President Sends Child To Private School

Dabrowski believes this has played a factor in Davis-Gates' decision not to have her children attend public schools.

Illinoisans Pay More For Household Bills Than Those In Most Other States

Residents of Illinois pay nearly $900 more a year for household expenses than the national average according to bill-paying firm Doxo.

Illinois Quick Hits: Tipped Wage Debate Continues

The Illinois Restaurant Association is offering an alternative to a plan to end the so-called “sub-minimum” wage for workers who earn tips.

14 CPS Workers Fired, Resigned After Being Accused Of PPP Fraud

At least 14 employees for Chicago Public Schools have been accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in federal funds.

Pritzker Expects Illinois' Estate Tax To Be Addressed By Legislature

A measure by state Sen. Dave Koehler, D-Peoria, would raise the limit from $4 million to $12 million, reducing the impact on some taxpayers.

Questions Surround Shooting And Potential Move For Chicago White Sox

Crain's Chicago Business recently reported Reinsdorf, the team's longtime owner, is weighing his options about a possible move.

Alderwoman: 'Nude Beach' Sign In Rogers Park Was Not Authentic; It Has Since Come Down

You had best keep your clothes on if you're visiting Loyola Beach in Rogers Park.

Blue Island Park District committed to serving entire community

Blue Island Park District Commissioner Tonya Howard reflects on first summer serving on Park District Board

How Many Hunters Illinois Has, And How It Compares To Other States

While hunting is a way of life for many Americans in all 50 states, in some parts of the country, it is far more popular than others.

Chicago Publicist Trevian Kutti Surrenders In Trump Georgia Case

Kutti, an ex-publicist for R. Kelly and Kanye West and a cannabis lobbyist, is accused of illegally trying to pressure an election worker.

Chicago Sues Kia, Hyundai After Surge In Car Thefts

The lawsuit accused the companies of failing to equip cars with anti-theft technology that's standard in vehicles sold overseas.

R. Kelly, Record Label Must Pay $500,000 In Royalties To His Victims

According to court documents, Universal Music Group has 10 days to transfer the money.

How The Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Will Impact Illinois

All data in this story was compiled by U.S. News & World Report in its article, The States Benefiting the Most From the Infrastructure Deal.

The Law For Defending Yourself In Public In Illinois

According to gun control advocacy group Giffords Law Center, stand your ground laws increase the likelihood of avoidable violence and death.

How Illinois Ranks In Gun Manufacturing

Home to many of the world's largest gunmakers, the United States is a global leader in firearms production.

Federal Judge Assigned In Lawsuit Over Illinois' Firearms Industry Liability Law

Monday, the National Shooting Sports Foundation filed a challenge to the law in Illinois' Southern District federal court.

47 Illinois Human Services Workers Fired, Disciplined Over Pandemic Fraud

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is talking publicly about an ongoing probe into Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud by Illinois state workers.

President Biden Declares Federal Disaster Over June And July Flooding In Cook County

Mayor Brandon Johnson thanked Biden in a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Chicago Publicist Trevian Kutti Indicted Alongside Trump In Georgia

Kutti, a former publicist for Kanye West and R. Kelly, is accused of trying to get an election worker in Atlanta to lie about vote-rigging.

Pritzker Enacts 45 Bills, Including Creating All Gender, Multi-Occupancy Bathrooms

In a separate email announcement, Pritzker’s office said he signed another 30 House bills and 13 Senate bills.

Chicago City Leaders Weigh In On Larry Snelling As Pick For Next CPD Superintendent

Snelling is a South Side native. He also spent the bulk of his career as an instructor with the CPD training academy.

Illinois Quick Hits: EV Rebate Program To Open Back Up; Convicted For Money Laundering

The EV rebate program is opening back up again.

Changes Coming To Troubled Illinois Facility, But Some Say It's Not Enough

Changes are coming, but some question if it will be enough to right the wrongs of multiple years of abuse.

How Illinois Ranks In Gun Manufacturing

Home to many of the world's largest gunmakers, the United States is a global leader in firearms production.

Illinois Officials Seek $872 Million In Federal Tax Funds For Chicago Transportation Hub

Pritzker says the Midwest deserves the project and called on federal officials to release taxpayer funds.

Some Question Taxpayer Cost Of Illinois Law Mandating Full Day Kindergarten

Future kindergartners in Illinois will be spending more time in the classroom.

Some Worry Complying With Illinois' Gun, Attachments Registration ‘Impossible'

With challenges to Illinois' gun and magazine ban pending in state and federal courts, more litigation is possible.

Pritzker Signs More Than 130 Bills, Including Allowing Non-Citizens To Be Police

More than 130 bills were signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Friday.