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Mayor Johnson issues ICE guidelines; City Council to take up key vote next week FOX 32 Chicago23:14 10-Jan-25
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Illinois man sentenced to nearly 1 year in prison for role in Capitol attack Chicago Sun-Times19:59 10-Jan-25
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates compares CPS CEO to a special education student who can't be suspended Chicago Sun-Times19:59 10-Jan-25
Illinois measure some warn will increase energy costs cued for Pritzker’s desk Just The News19:41 10-Jan-25
Chicago's mayor can't be recalled under Illinois law. A new bill aims to change that. NBC Chicago19:40 10-Jan-25
Chicago police craft stance on Trump's mass deportation policy CBS Chicago19:40 10-Jan-25
2 Chicago Aldermen Want Changes to City's Sanctuary Law NewsMax19:38 10-Jan-25
Bally’s Chicago Casino Rings Up Just $63.2M in New City Revenue, Far Behind Projections WTTW18:20 10-Jan-25
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, ex-public health chief behind Illinois' COVID-19 response, fined $150K for ethics violation Chicago Sun-Times18:05 10-Jan-25
Illinois lawmaker pushes reform after Trump becomes convicted felon FOX 32 Chicago17:59 10-Jan-25
Trump Defense nominee Hegseth is 'dangerously unqualified,' Duckworth says St. Louis Public Radio17:26 10-Jan-25
Red Line extension funding now certain as CTA, feds sign grant agreement Chicago Sun-Times17:16 10-Jan-25
City Council to Decide Whether to Lower Chicago’s Default Speed Limit to 25 MPH WTTW15:48 10-Jan-25
Officials sign funding agreement for CTA Red Line Extension Project ABC7 / WLS-TV15:45 10-Jan-25
Voting Open: Here’s Where to Cast Your Ballot for a New Illinois State Flag WTTW15:07 10-Jan-25
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Bill Would Force Illinois Police Departments to Ban Officers From Having Sex With Prostitution Investigation Subjects WTTW14:45 10-Jan-25
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill Aimed at Protecting Warehouse Workers Required to Meet Quotas WTTW14:36 10-Jan-25
Immigration advocates warn a proposal for Chicago police to help ICE could be illegal WBEZ Chicago13:54 10-Jan-25
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Illinois Lawmakers Give Small Boost to Renewable Developments, Delay Broader Reform WTTW13:33 10-Jan-25
'This Policy Is Dangerous': Chicago Dems Fight To Roll Back City's Sanctuary Law, Help Trump… The Daily Caller11:09 10-Jan-25
Egg prices soaring. It's nearly $9 at some Chicago grocers. Chicago Sun-Times06:34 10-Jan-25
These West Side churches are working with a hospital to fight high blood pressure among Black Chicagoans Chicago Sun-Times06:34 10-Jan-25
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's family impacted by Los Angeles-area wildfires NBC Chicago22:13 9-Jan-25
Illinois joins Justice Department lawsuit against RealPage and big landlords Chicago Sun-Times19:59 9-Jan-25
Chicago group worked on planning Jimmy Carter's state funeral for decades Chicago Sun-Times19:48 9-Jan-25
Aldermen want to make it easier to deport lawbreaking non-citizens ABC7 / WLS-TV19:34 9-Jan-25
Potawatomi Land Transfer in DeKalb County Clears General Assembly WTTW18:38 9-Jan-25
Another Cook County suburb gives voters say on Illinois issues Illinois Policy Institute18:38 9-Jan-25
Suburban Chicago family coordinated Jimmy Carter's Washington funeral ABC7 / WLS-TV18:31 9-Jan-25
Chicago City Council to Consider Scaling Back Protections for Undocumented Immigrants as Trump Plans Mass Deportations WTTW17:23 9-Jan-25
City Poised to Spend $7.5M Settling 1st Federal Lawsuit Claiming Convicted Police Sgt. Ronald Watts Framed CHA Residents WTTW17:11 9-Jan-25
State slow to overhaul downstate mental health facility plagued by abuse, watchdog finds Chicago Sun-Times17:06 9-Jan-25
Former Chicago mayor's family's home destroyed in California wildfires ABC7 / WLS-TV17:06 9-Jan-25
Another police chase turned deadly triggers proposed $4.5 million settlement Chicago Sun-Times15:53 9-Jan-25
Illinois small businesses brace for potential TikTok ban WBEZ Chicago15:26 9-Jan-25
Casino operator Bally’s faces no city fines for demolition debris dumped into the Chicago River Chicago Sun-Times15:02 9-Jan-25
Pay $17.5M to Man Who Spent More Than 21 Years in Prison After Being Framed by Disgraced Ex-Detective, City Lawyers… WTTW13:13 9-Jan-25
Pritzker on Trump’s talks of a Canadian 51st state: ‘Just a distraction’ WEEK-TV13:01 9-Jan-25
2 Alds Want To Change Sanctuary City Rules, Allowing Cops To Work With ICE Ahead Of Trump Term Block Club Chicago08:53 9-Jan-25
Jimmy Carter built political ties and later homes in Chicago — and lasting memories Chicago Sun-Times07:34 9-Jan-25
Giannoulias pushes bill to raise age for mandatory road tests to 87 for older drivers Chicago Sun-Times06:32 9-Jan-25
Developer Moves Forward With Lincoln Park Apartment Complex, Setting Stage for Fight Over Aldermanic Prerogative WTTW06:09 9-Jan-25
Chicago Taxpayers Pay $75K to Family of Woman Who Died From Drug Overdose in Cop’s RV WTTW06:06 9-Jan-25
Former Argosy University students pray for debt relief as Biden departs WBEZ Chicago06:05 9-Jan-25
Commentary: The Rahm rehabilitation? Debate over Emanuel will show what Democrats have learned from 2024 The Fresno Bee04:24 9-Jan-25
Chicago mayor responds after Pritzker criticism FOX 32 Chicago23:15 8-Jan-25
Illinois Legislature Approves Bill to Prioritize Family Members in Foster Care WTTW21:01 8-Jan-25
Illinois Lawmakers Sworn in Amid Calls for Collaboration, Respect in Springfield WTTW20:51 8-Jan-25
Despite Chicago mayor’s call for fewer than 500 homicides this year, 2025 opens with violence Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois20:46 8-Jan-25
Chicago to receive $426 million for disaster relief from 2023, 2024 storms Chicago Sun-Times20:33 8-Jan-25
‘HOKTUAH,’ ‘GYATT’ and ‘ABADMF’ Among More Than 300 Rejected Illinois License Plates in 2024 WTTW19:29 8-Jan-25
Freshly inaugurated Illinois legislators meet 'critical moment' after lame-duck infighting Chicago Sun-Times19:09 8-Jan-25
Pritzker Says Illinois Is ‘On Guard’ for Any Trump Hit to Budget Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:53 8-Jan-25
Mayor Johnson responds to criticism from Gov. Pritzker ABC7 / WLS-TV17:41 8-Jan-25
As Trump 2.0 Looms, Durbin Urges DOJ to Rescind War Powers Opinions Common Dreams17:15 8-Jan-25
Johnson pressured to cooperate with Trump's mass deportation of criminals Chicago Sun-Times17:09 8-Jan-25
Jennifer Welch steps down as president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois Chicago Sun-Times16:28 8-Jan-25
South Side mental health clinic reopening, Chicago mayor says ABC7 / WLS-TV15:07 8-Jan-25
Record 10 million trips taken on Divvy bikes, shared scooters in 2024 Chicago Sun-Times14:57 8-Jan-25
NYC poised to follow Chicago’s lead, will vote on resolution supporting undocumented students Chalkbeat14:49 8-Jan-25
Michael Madigan says his friendship with longtime ally Mike McClain survived 'until recently' Chicago Sun-Times14:15 8-Jan-25
Madigan finally addresses his aversion to cell phones, email: 'I wanted to end my day' Chicago Sun-Times13:38 8-Jan-25
Chicago mayor talks CTU contract, school board appointments, and remaining ‘on leave’ from CPS Chalkbeat13:10 8-Jan-25
'MUNCH,' 'BICHIN,' 'JAGWEED' are some of the vanity plates rejected by Illinois Secretary of State last year Chicago Sun-Times12:14 8-Jan-25
It’s time to swear in a new group of Illinois lawmakers WBEZ Chicago10:55 8-Jan-25
Lightfoot Campaign Emails to CPS Teachers Raised ‘Significant Constitutional Issues,’ But Watchdog Finds No… WTTW08:37 8-Jan-25
Mike Madigan tells of father's alcoholism, Lisa’s pain from her biological father — and a 'toxic’ political relationship WBEZ Chicago08:32 8-Jan-25
5 solutions for Illinois schools to fight literacy crisis Illinois Policy Institute06:05 8-Jan-25
Misuse of CPS emails by Mayor Lightfoot’s campaign could be repeated with elected school board: Report WBEZ Chicago06:02 8-Jan-25
CPS inspector general found ‘poor management and oversight’ led to former mayor’s campaign emailing teachers for… Chalkbeat05:51 8-Jan-25
Editorial: How property tax increases became a new third rail in US politics Bellingham Herald04:26 8-Jan-25
Mercy Sisters Prepare Asylum Seekers For Uncertainties Under Trump Patch23:07 7-Jan-25
House advances bill to remove guns from domestic violence situations ABC7 / WLS-TV22:21 7-Jan-25
Pritzker, Johnson Clash Over Hemp Regulation as Bill Stalls in Springfield WTTW21:55 7-Jan-25
Lawmakers pass nursing home retaliation bill as lame-duck session wraps up in Springfield Chicago Sun-Times20:37 7-Jan-25
Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting ABC7 / WLS-TV19:59 7-Jan-25
State lawmakers send Karina's Bill to Gov. Pritzker's desk to address domestic violence Chicago Sun-Times19:56 7-Jan-25
Chicago Taxpayers to Pay $87,500 to Settle Lawsuit Claiming Ald. Jim Gardiner Violated First Amendment by Blocking… WTTW19:12 7-Jan-25
Chicago ‘Should Explore’ Congestion Tax To Reduce Traffic, Mayor Says Block Club Chicago18:44 7-Jan-25
Mayor dodges questions on budget, downplays strain with Springfield ABC7 / WLS-TV18:34 7-Jan-25
Who Are Chicago’s Police Monitors? Team Members Have History With Misconduct Cases, Other Controversies WTTW16:38 7-Jan-25
74-year-old mayor hospitalized when passing motorist attacks him, Illinois cops say Miami Herald14:51 7-Jan-25
Chicago Teachers Union vows to 'fight' Trump at 'every turn' amid contract negotiations CBS Austin14:45 7-Jan-25
Illinois Senate Passes Karina’s Bill, Measure That Requires Police to Take Guns After Orders of Protection WTTW14:38 7-Jan-25
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks future of CPS, stance on Illinois hemp bill FOX 32 Chicago14:12 7-Jan-25
Second 'El Chapo' son in plea negotiations with U.S. prosecutors Chicago Sun-Times14:00 7-Jan-25
Nation gains 227K jobs as Illinois loses 3.4K in November Illinois Policy Institute13:57 7-Jan-25
Chicago to lock in transit funding before Trump takes office The News Tribune, Washington13:46 7-Jan-25
Illinois' famously reclusive Michael J. Madigan takes the stand in his own defense Chicago Sun-Times13:39 7-Jan-25
Michael Madigan Set to Testify in His Own Defense at Corruption Trial in Bombshell Move WTTW13:24 7-Jan-25
What the secret wiretaps played at trial show about Michael Madigan’s private life WBEZ Chicago13:24 7-Jan-25
Illinois bill to regulate hemp likely dead after late intervention by Chicago mayor Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois12:42 7-Jan-25
Secret recordings of ex-Illinois House Speaker reveal more about his little-known private life WBEZ Chicago12:23 7-Jan-25
Will Michael Madigan speak? Time for reclusive speaker to decide whether to testify Chicago Sun-Times12:18 7-Jan-25
Part Two: The Unknown Life and Violent Times of Illegal Border-Crosser Sidi Mohammed Abdallahi Center for Immigration Studies09:29 7-Jan-25
Ballard Partners expands to Chicago with Michael Alvarez as managing partner Florida Politics04:25 7-Jan-25
Mayor Brandon Johnson Defends School Board’s Decision to Fire CEO Pedro Martinez WTTW21:19 6-Jan-25
Discarded Christmas trees are a healthy post-holiday snack for goats at South Chicago farm Chicago Sun-Times20:30 6-Jan-25
IL Congressman recalls Jan. 6; defendants seek pardons from Trump ABC7 / WLS-TV19:38 6-Jan-25
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson clashes with Gov. JB Pritzker over Delta-8 regulation FOX 32 Chicago17:51 6-Jan-25
Chicago Congressman Jonathan Jackson says he should be next DNC chair ABC7 / WLS-TV17:48 6-Jan-25
Rep. Jonathan Jackson mulling a long shot, late bid to chair the Democratic National Committee Chicago Sun-Times17:37 6-Jan-25
Energy, Ill. mayor attacked by man while out surveying storm damage, deputies say KFVS1217:28 6-Jan-25
First Blood: Anatomy of Border-Crosser’s Chicago Terror Attack Center for Immigration Studies09:06 6-Jan-25
David Werner teams with 601W on distressed Chicago office bargain The Real Deal09:01 6-Jan-25

      
            
      
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