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Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers, a law inspired by the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers, a law inspired by the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers, a law inspired by the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday that he is "evaluating" a bill in Springfield that would benefit the Chicago Bears' move to northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is joining Texas Democrats to discuss the harm they say the state’s plan for a mid-decade redistricting could have on the country.
On NBC's "Meet the Press," Kristen Welker asked Pritzker if he would rule out a run for president in 2028.
Police said after a search of the area, "no explosive device was found."
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is defending his decision to sign a bill increasing pension payouts for Chicago police and firefighters.
A hotel in St. Charles, Illinois where Texas Democratic state representatives are staying had to be evacuated for a bomb threat Wednesday morning. Gov. JB Pritzker said the threat came after a right-wing podcaster shared the location of the hotel with his followers.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a stern warning to Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other Texas Republicans who said they will send law enforcement to arrest Democrats who left the state over the GOP redistricting plan.
Gov. Greg Abbott has since vowed to take steps to remove Democratic lawmakers from their seats.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton spoke alongside Democrats who left Texas to fight a mid-decade redistricting plan, saying it's not just Texas' fight, it's America's fight.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Gov. Juliana Stratton joined DNC Chair Ken Martin to speak out in support of Texas House Democrats who left their state and came here to prevent a quorum for a mid-decade redistricting map vote meant to create more congressional seats for Republcians.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he's considered redrawing the state's congressional map in response to the Texas redistricting push to give Republicans 5 more seats, saying "everything has to be on the table."
Pritzker has arranged for roughly 30 Democratic lawmakers to stay in Illinois for the week. Politico was first to report the lawmakers had left the state.
Governor JB Pritzker has arranged for roughly 30 Democratic lawmakers to stay in Illinois for the week. Politico was first to report the lawmakers had left Texas.
The laws close a loophole where illegal tow operators re-register under a new business name and ban AI bots from posing as therapists.
For years, CBS News Chicago has investigated rogue tow truck companies, where people get into an accident and businesses show up claiming to help, but then hold cars hostage and charge huge fees.
The bill, SB1560, requires all school districts to provide screening in grades 3 through 12 at least once a year.
Pritzker acknowledged there is no one reason Chicago's homicide rate is down 3% from last year, shootings down 40%, and carjackings down 50%.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to sign a bill into law Monday that will make it easier for the state’s lowest-level gun offenders to obtain a firearm ID card.
The crime numbers are shaping up to be the story of the summer in the city. Through this past weekend, homicides are down 30% from the same time period last year in Chicago.
A spokesperson for JB Pritzker did not share a timeline on when he will sign the bill into law.
The bill addresses the squatter problem in Illinois, making it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, bypassing the months-long eviction process.
Gov. JB Pritzker said the bill will put 300,000 people in Illinois at risk of losing health care coverage, and even more would lose food assistance.
The State Department said Mexico is under a Level 2 advisory, and people should be cautious of terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
Passionate mental health providers are fed up after multiple paychecks were delivered late, and they say it feels like déjà vu on top of it.
Spokesman Sean Howard said the non-emergency line and medical and fire alarm signals have been disrupted at the SouthCom Emergency Dispatch Center.
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya was carted off the field after injuring his left ankle landing on first base in the eighth inning.
The change means a significantly higher number of students will be considered "proficient" in subjects like reading and math.
Chicago Public Schools leaders on Wednesday unveiled their plan to overcome a $734 million budget shortfall for the upcoming school year.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) penned an opinion piece that ran in the Chicago Tribune Tuesday morning explaining why he says the Bears should be paying more into the system, not less.
Classes start in less than a week for Chicago Public Schools students, and in less than a day, the district will unveil its budget proposal for the upcoming school year.
The union representing Chicago's rank-and-file firefighters has reached a tentative contract agreement with the city, which if approved would end four years of negotiations.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.
For the past five months, Paul Mitchell has been in talks with Citibank. He turned to CBS News Chicago when Citibank would not refund his money.
CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of money on jewelry and artwork that turned out to be worth much less than she paid.
The festivalgoers have spent months trying to cancel their Chicago hotel reservation and get a refund, before a bizarre twist this week.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Summer may be winding down, but with the hot, wet weather the Chicago area has been having, pests like mosquitoes and ticks remain a big concern.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.
The release date for the new album is Oct. 3.
Passionate mental health providers are fed up after multiple paychecks were delivered late, and they say it feels like déjà vu on top of it. Lauren Victory reports.
The State Department said Mexico is under a Level 2 advisory, and people should be cautious of terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Marissa Sulek reports.
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke announced Wednesday that the Chicago police officers who killed Dexter Reed last year during shootout on the West Side will not face any criminal charges. Sara Machi reports.
The Chicago police officer who fatally shot late CPD officer Krystal Rivera is now being investigated for an assault on a female officer at Wicker Park bar over the weekend.
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke announced the Chicago police officers who killed Dexter Reed last year will not face criminal charges.
Passionate mental health providers are fed up after multiple paychecks were delivered late, and they say it feels like déjà vu on top of it.
The State Department said Mexico is under a Level 2 advisory, and people should be cautious of terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
Spokesman Sean Howard said the non-emergency line and medical and fire alarm signals have been disrupted at the SouthCom Emergency Dispatch Center.
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) penned an opinion piece that ran in the Chicago Tribune Tuesday morning explaining why he says the Bears should be paying more into the system, not less.
Published scientific research fuels the breakthroughs that shape our world — but what happens when that research is totally fake?
World leaders meeting in Geneva, Switzerland this week have been discussing a treaty meant to end the problem of plastic waste.
A company in Batavia, Illinois is making butter in a way you've never seen before. No animals, no plants, no oils; this butter is made from carbon.
On average, Southwest Michigan loses more than a foot of shoreline every year. But one specific area in Berrien County lost 75 feet in four years.
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya was carted off the field after injuring his left ankle landing on first base in the eighth inning.
Also playing Sunday will be newcomer Olamide Zaccheaus. The seventh-year wideout has been one of the stars of camp.
It was a series-clinching win for the Tigers, who advanced to 70-52 and extended a narrow lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central.
The village of Clarendon Hills, Illinois, hosted a big watch party for their hometown team on Wednesday as they made their first appearance in the Little League World Series.
Yoendrys Gómez struck out seven in five innings, and Edgar Quero had three hits and three RBIs.
A former Chicago Public Schools dean has been sentenced to 22 years in prison, after he was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a Little Village Lawndale High School student.
Police said a man broke into apartment buildings at least four times in a week, and damaged vending machines and laundry machines to steal the coins inside:
Aaron Conley, 24, made his first appearance in DuPage County Court Tuesday after surrendering to police the day before.
Ortez Owens, 35, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder.
Aimee Betro covered her face in a niqab as she climbed out of a car in 2019 and tried to shoot a man at point-blank range, prosecutors said.
