Evergreen Park officials want time to figure out where potential marijuana clinics could go, according to a report.
Six people have died and dozens more have been admitted to the ICU in Cook County due to influenza. Here's what public health officials want you to know.
The increase is supposed to generate an additional $1.8 billion in revenue to make up for earlier losses.
New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.
Sheriff Tom Dart says the monument will help to rectify Homewood Memorial Garden's dark history of "horrific" burial practices.
The Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence rank Illinois relatively high compared to other Midwest states.
Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' pension problems.
Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.
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Would it surprise you to learn you can buy Facebook fans? Reboot Illinois explains.
Here's what we found that won't be open in Evergreen Park for the federal holiday honoring veterans of the U.S. armed services.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Illinois will become the 15th state to recognize same-sex marriages.
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But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.
Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.
Why are Democrats so afraid of Bruce Rauner?
State Sen. Bill Cunningham, State Rep. Kelly Burke and Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury describe the need for pension reform and why it matters to you and me.
The Morgan Park Sports Center will house an indoor ice rink and gymnastics center. Construction is expected to start in spring of 2014.
No Fishing (Yet!): Forest Preserve is restocking fishing spots in preparation for rainbow trout season.
County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants to stop that sweet perk.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Applications not taken until January now. And it will be six months before you can carry a concealed weapon.
Mike and Marie Lynch made the historic D.C. trip with Honor Flight Chicago Wednesday.
Secret Service officers gave chase after woman tried to ram barricades.
What the government shutdown means for citizens.
The first federal government shutdown in 17 years will not impact the National Weather Service website.
Less popular than lice and cockroaches, says new Public Policy Poll. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin blames Speaker John Boehner.
Convicted tax cheat William Beavers also must pay $10,000 fine and restitution.
Final explosion will prepare 7.9-billion-gallon reservoir for Southland's flood control efforts.
Take precautions during rabid bat season.
Don't just yell, says Reboot Illinois. Sound Off via a new citizen engagement tool that will make it easier than ever to share your views on our state's problems.
Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
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Commonwealth Edison is asking customers to manage energy use efficiently during excessive heat to avoid brownouts and power outages.
Suburbs are becoming less and less the more affluent enclaves they once claimed to be.