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The ballot measure would ask voters to authorize the City Council to raise taxes on the sales of properties worth $1 million or more to raise money to fight homelessness.
An Illinois Appellate Court panel delivered a key victory to Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday, overturning a Cook County judge's ruling against the mayor's signature plan to hike taxes on the sales of properties worth $1 million or more to raise money to fight homelessness.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he also welcomed protesters planning to exercise their First Amendment rights outside the convention. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The U.S. Secret Service will speak on those protocols at 2 p.m.
Protesters are already planning to be near the United Center during the convention.
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Burke ruled the controversial Bring Chicago Home ballot referendum is invalid.
The city's contract with SoundThinking, the company behind ShotSpotter, had been set to expire Friday.
Chicago Police leaders and several aldermen have said ShotSpotter has been a key tool for investigating gun crimes.
The state, county, and city all came together discuss how much they can pool to pay for the migrant mission this year. They came up with an estimate of $321 million through the end of 2024.
Just last week, a leaked internal report from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's Office revealed system has "minimal return on investment" when it comes to holding shooters accountable.
Mayor Brandon Johnson won't renew the city's controversial contract with ShotSpotter, making good his promise to end the gunshot detection system. The contract will expire on Friday, and the city will stop using the technology on Sept. 22.
A group of 17 businesses has been feeding thousands of migrants a day thanks to state funding and private donations to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said Wednesday that police will be present at schools following the attacks.
Thousands of migrants who had been facing a Thursday deadline to move out of shelters will now be able to stay at least until mid-March.
The White Sox talk about the potential move from Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W. 35th St., to a long-undeveloped 62-acre parcel of land near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street dubbed.
Supporters of the so-called Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance said it's an effort to tackle the global climate issue.
Bloomberg reporter Ian Kullgren claims one of the mayor's aides shoved him for trying to ask Johnson a question.
The rally comes as the school board plans to shift its focus from selective enrollment schools to neighborhood schools.
Acting Executive Director of OEMC Jose Tirado says they are working with departments and partners to help residents and migrants while monitoring weather conditions.
A major winter storm is bearing down on Chicago this week as more than 500 migrants were still waiting for shelter space in the city. More than 200 asylum seekers were staying in warming buses at the city's landing zone. Plus, three more charter buses from Texas were expected to arrive in Chicago on Thursday. Mayor Brandon Johnson has been vocal in pleading for help from the federal government to tackle the migrant crisis in Chicago. He sat down with CBS 2's Sabrina Franza about the city's response and more.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza talked with Mayor Johnson about the migrant crisis, city spending, and other issues.
Johnson was also asked about the perception of a lack of transparency with his administration, and the future of the Bears in the city.
A major winter storm is bearing down on Chicago this week as more than 500 migrants were still waiting for shelter space in the city. More than 200 asylum seekers were staying in warming buses at the city's landing zone. Plus, three more charter buses from Texas were expected to arrive in Chicago on Thursday. Mayor Brandon Johnson has been vocal in pleading for help from the federal government to tackle the migrant crisis in Chicago. He sat down with CBS 2's Sabrina Franza about the city's response and more.
Meanwhile Wednesday, a new state-funded migrant shelter is located in a former CVS drugstore at 2634 S. Pulaski Rd.
There were two main priorities: more funding and faster work permits. Illinois Democrats in Congress said they're all aligned, but they have to sell that message in Washington.
The 20-year-old rhino is expected to give birth by early spring of next year to her third calf.
Those diagnosed with mpox will start to experience flu-like symptoms, and most people develop a bumpy, painful rash.
Adam Hollingsworth, known as the so-called "Dreadhead Cowboy," was spotted on Monday afternoon riding and doing flips off the horse in Chicago's downtown area.
Lynsy Howard said she was walking with her friend and was passing the man in a crosswalk when the next thing she remembers is holding her face, dazed, confused, and with a pain in her left eye.
Emergency room physician Dr. Joan Dimopoulos presented a bouquet of flowers to Ketzly Angel, a cashier in the hospital's cafeteria, who sprang into action as the doctor began to choke on her meal.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed at least 16 arrests after clashes outside the facility both Friday and Saturday.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
In a world of deep partisanship, Edgar was lauded by his fellow Republicans and also by Democrats as a leader with great integrity.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order last week to protect state residents' access to COVID and other vaccines in the fall respiratory virus season.
Osher Center executive director Dr. Melinda Ring said there are many ways that food impacts all of our lives and health. She explained what using food as medicine looks like.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of three of Chicago's most beloved businesses
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Clad in black leather, Stamos joined founding Beach Boys member Mike Love, 60-year group veteran Bruce Johnston, and the touring band that now plays with them.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
In a statement issued Wednesday, ABC said Kimmel's show would be "preempted indefinitely. There was no word on if or when the show may return.
The first-ever Central Street Busker Fest is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Financial website "Investopedia" said you will need more than $5 million over a lifetime to afford the eight key components of the American dream.
Wildlife experts say squirrels are not carriers for rabies, and likely attacked because it was fed and cared for by humans when ithey were young.
The 20-year-old rhino, Kapuki, is expected to give birth to the calf by early spring of next year.
If you've never been, be prepared to also be served up with some sass by staff members.
Chicagohenge is when the sun directly lines up with Chicago's east-west running streets. Unfortunately, clouds got in the way of their view.
Those diagnosed with mpox will start to experience flu-like symptoms, and most people develop a bumpy, painful rash.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Lynsy Howard said she was walking with her friend and was passing the man in a crosswalk when the next thing she remembers is holding her face, dazed, confused, and with a pain in her left eye.
The 20-year-old rhino is expected to give birth by early spring of next year to her third calf.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed at least 16 arrests after clashes outside the facility both Friday and Saturday.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Chicago made it close in the seventh when Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi drew bases-loaded walks from reliever Mason Miller.
The Cubs had runners on first and second with two outs in the ninth against Tony Santillan, who struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong for his 7th save of the season.
The Chicago Bears gave Ben Johnson his first win as an NFL head coach by beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 on Sunday.
On Sunday, Musburger remembered when the Bears were working out an agreement with Walter Payton.
The Cardinals captured their third Division III national championship back in January
Police said the robbery happened early Saturday, Aug. 30, in the 900 block of West Lake Street in the Fulton Market District. The Morgan Street Green and Pink Line stop is located at that address.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
The victim was shot in the chest at Halsted and Lake streets and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he was pronounced dead.
The vehicle had hit multiple unoccupied parked cars in the 10100 block of South Avenue M, police said.
An immigration judge has denied bond to a man who has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since he sought police help as the victim of a near-fatal shooting in Iowa months ago.
