Gov. Pritzker signs laws aimed at improving college accessibility and affordability
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed four pieces of legislation designed to help high school students get into and afford to pay for college in Illinois.
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Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed four pieces of legislation designed to help high school students get into and afford to pay for college in Illinois.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Christian Mitchell will be his running mate as he seeks a third term. Mitchell is a former three-term state representative and current First Lieutenant in the Illinois Air National Guard.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed four pieces of legislation designed to help high school students get into and afford to pay for college in Illinois.
Mitchell served as Deputy Governor in Pritzker's administration from 2019 to 2023.
At a formal campaign kickoff event Thursday morning in Chicago, Pritzker said, "through every challenge and every triumph, I have grown to love Illinois even more."
Gov. JB Pritzker is hitting the campaign trail, asking Illinois voters to elect him to another four years in office. A lot of questions remain about whether his speech was a bid to be re-elected governor, or to become president of the United States.
A chanting crowd greeted Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday as he asked voters to elect him for a third term. Pritzker announced his campaign in a room full of supporters at the same Grand Crossing venue where he announced his first campaign about eight years ago.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday he will run for re-election in 2026, but speculation remains about whether he could also run for president in 2028, even if he wins a third term as governor.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made it official Thursday, announcing he’s running for a third term in 2026.
There has been speculation in recent months that Pritzker might run for president in the future.
An Illinois lawmaker said she hopes the horrific tragedy will lead to increased safety measures for public officials and first responders.
Chicago organizers have been working to try to protect undocumented immigrants who have been subject to surprise ICE check-ins that sometimes lead to detentions and deportations.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said it was "a horrible day for Minnesota" after lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and their spouses were shot in separate attacks. Hortman and her husband were killed.
"Illinois follows the law, but we expect the federal govt to follow the law as well," Pritzker said.
Gov. JB Pritzker is in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, answering tough questions about Illinois' sanctuary laws at a congressional hearing, alongside his fellow governors from Minnesota and New York
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on "sanctuary policies" as the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration. Pritzker called for violent undocumented criminals to be ousted, but insisted the Trump administration must follow the law while implementing policies.
Gov. JB Pritzker gives his opening statement as he testifies before a Congressional committee Thursday about Illinois' sanctuary laws, TRUST Act, and policies on undocumented immigrants.
Pritzker, along with governors Kathy Hochul of New York and Tim Walz of Minnesota, will go before the House Oversight Committee this morning.
Aides for Pritzker said he will defend the Illinois Trust Act, saying it's fully compliant with federal law.
Gov. JB Pritzker will head to Washington, D.C., on Thursday to testify before Congress about Illinois' sanctuary laws protecting undocumented immigrants.
At the site of the Lincoln Douglas debate, he offered what he called "dad advice" to the students, telling them not to underestimate the importance of doubt.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Chicago's South Loop Wednesday that drew protesters and resulted in at least 10 people being detained.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Chicago's South Loop Wednesday that drew protesters and resulted in at least 10 people being detained.
The Missing Persons Identification Act requires law enforcement to report immediately when they learn of a missing person and enter it into the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System.
The state budget for the next fiscal year must be tackled by May 31.
Noah Cameron pitches into the sixth inning, and Salvador Perez hits a go-ahead homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1.
Pre-snap penalties remained an issue for the Bears' offensive line, which is still looking for a starting left tackle.
A former Chicago Blackhawks public relations manager has filed a lawsuit against the team, accusing a supervisor of discriminating against him because he is gay, and firing him over an interview with an LGBTQ+ sports website.
Cardinal Blase Cupich is marking 50 years in the Catholic Church, including more than a decade as the leader of the Chicago Archdiocese.
Aurora police say a woman has been arrested and charged for trying to kidnap two children in the west suburb.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.
National Guard troops have hit the streets in Washington, D.C., and are now patrolling at President Trump's direction.
In recent blog posts, Pekau published sensitive internal documents concerning ongoing litigation involving the village and non-public information about village employees, the village said.
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.
Three buildings on Lake Shore Drive were dealing with shattered windows on Friday, including all the windows in the lobby of a Lakeview condo building, amid rehearsals for the Chicago Air & Water Show.
The Bears welcomed the Bills to Halas Hall on Friday for a 2 ½-hour joint practice ahead of Sunday's preseason game at Soldier Field.
Cardinal Blace Cupich is marking 50 years in the priesthood. He spoke to Joe Donlon about the path that has taken him all the way to the latest papal conclave, which elevated Chicago’s own Robert Prevost to pope.
Lots of yellow on the South Side on Friday, as Banana Ball is taking over Rate Field. The quirky game combines baseball, acrobatics, and much more. The Savanna Bananas will face the Firefighters in two sold-out games Friday and Saturday.
An Illinois State Police trooper, who is also a youth hockey referee, was arrested this week on federal child pornography charges.
Multiple reports of shattered windows during Chicago Air & Water Show rehearsal have come in from North Side residents.
An Illinois State Police trooper, who is also a youth hockey referee, was arrested this week on federal child pornography charges.
Chicago police officer Carlos Baker has been relieved of his police powers amid an investigation into a bar fight in Wicker Park he was allegedly involved in.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska at a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Follow live updates.
Noah Cameron pitches into the sixth inning, and Salvador Perez hits a go-ahead homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1.
Seventeen and a half years later, the murder of five women at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois, remains one of the most infamous cold cases in the Chicago area.
FEMA joined state, county, and city officials this week, going door-to-door in parts of Chicago hit hardest by flooding from heavy rain in July.
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.
Noah Cameron pitches into the sixth inning, and Salvador Perez hits a go-ahead homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1.
Pre-snap penalties remained an issue for the Bears' offensive line, which is still looking for a starting left tackle.
A former Chicago Blackhawks public relations manager has filed a lawsuit against the team, accusing a supervisor of discriminating against him because he is gay, and firing him over an interview with an LGBTQ+ sports website.
Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.
The Savannah Bananas are in Chicago for the first time ever to play their signature Banana Ball against the Firefighters at Rate Field Friday.
Seventeen and a half years later, the murder of five women at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois, remains one of the most infamous cold cases in the Chicago area.
Nearly 30 years after an 11-year-old girl disappeared in her hometown in western Illinois, a man has been charged with her murder.
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.
