Official: Shooting involving out-of-town officers during RNC is unlikely in Chicago
There are some significant differences the Republican National Convention now in progress and the Democratic Convention in Chicago next month.
Some take issue with Republican VP pick JD Vance's record
Meanwhile in Milwaukee Tuesday, at a breakfast for the Illinois RNC delegates, CBS News Chicago asked leaders about the somewhat significant divide between Vance and Trump.
Illinois Republican delegates admire VP pick J.D. Vance's journey from never-Trumper to Trump ally
Some also say Vance's age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket.
Harvey mayor aims to freeze property taxes after residents get huge bills
Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark said despite the city facing a large budget deficit, it can hold some taxes steady for the next year.
Illinois gas tax increase now in effect will hit some drivers especially hard
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
Former Chicago alderman Ed Burke sentenced to 2 years in prison for corruption
In December, a federal jury convicted Burke on 13 of 14 counts against him, including racketeering conspiracy, federal program bribery, and attempted extortion.
Jabs between Trump, Pritzker heat up ahead of RNC in Milwaukee
Pritzker had become perhaps the loudest and most colorful Trump critic in the Democratic party.
City of Chicago launches reparations task force
Chicago's Mayor's move comes as New York's Governor and legislators in California have also addressed the matter.
Ed Burke, 80, deserves 10 years in jail, federal prosecutors argue
In court documents, prosecutors said the sentence is required to "protect the public from his future criminal acts." Burke is scheduled to be sentenced on June 24.
Former President Obama visits construction site of his presidential library
The Obama Presidential Center, just blocks from Lake Michigan at 62nd Street, made news as some criticized it for taking over green space and potentially pricing some residents from the neighborhood.
Attorneys for former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke seek to get some of his convictions overturned
These are long-shot political moves aimed at trying to knock down convictions that are likely to put Burke behind bars for the rest of his life.
DCFS stops sending kids to Aunt Martha's after abuse allegations
One man who worked at Aunt Martha's through a third-party security firm was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse against a 14-year-old girl.
More plaintiffs say they were abused in Illinois juvenile detention centers
The more than 100 new plaintiffs in a lawsuit added to previous allegations of abuse, some of which happened as late as 2019.
Illinois lawmakers pass $53 billion budget, nix 1% grocery tax
The spending plan, which still requires Gov. JB Pritzker's signature, also includes $350 million more for schools, $182 million for migrant shelters and services.
City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter, but Mayor Brandon Johnson insists it will still go away
"My position is actually quite clear. My authority is quite clear that this passage of whatever it was has no bearing on my executive authority," Johnson said.