Leading Cook County judge named to appellate seat by Illinois Supreme Court
Cook County Judge LeRoy Martin Jr., who presides over the busiest felony courthouse in Chicago, has been appointed to a seat on the state’s appellate court.
View ArticleWithout graduated income tax, Illinois state universities brace for ‘almost...
The tax amendment's failure "is so catastrophic for higher ed in the state," one advocate said.
View ArticleNewcomer Republican Mike Buehler declares victory in McHenry County Board...
First-time Republican candidate Mike Buehler declared victory Thursday in the race for McHenry County board chairman, as incumbent Jack Franks conceded the election.
View ArticleCook County sheriff gives coronavirus update at jail, asks community for help...
At a Cook County Jail coronavirus update, Sheriff Tom Dart pushed back against the narrative that jail staffers were negligent in responding to the virus and pleaded with the community to follow public...
View ArticleMan in his 60s killed in Lake Forest hit-and-run; police search for white...
A man was killed in a Lake Forest hit-and-run Thursday morning.
View ArticleFormer Cook County commissioner Tony Peraica sues state after daughter...
Former Cook County commissioner Tony Peraica filed a federal lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Employment Security on behalf of his daughter after she was denied unemployment benefits during...
View ArticleTaco and burrito spots open out of new ghost kitchen: How Chicago restaurants...
How Chicago restaurants are adapting to bring customers back in during the coronavirus pandemic. A running list.
View ArticleThe Spin: Underwood wins ‘tough’ race for second term | Lightfoot’s stern...
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View ArticleAs COVID-19 cases continue surging, Gov. J.B. Pritzker warns another state...
If Illinois' coronavirus resurgence doesn’t begin to subside, Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Thursday that he may again put in place some form of a “mandatory” stay-at home order, the farthest-reaching...
View ArticleMayor Lori Lightfoot has delivered a warning to Chicago aldermen who might...
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivers message to aldermen who vote against her budget, sources said.
View ArticleAP declares US Rep. Lauren Underwood winner in Illinois’ 14th District over...
Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood won her bid for a second term Thursday, narrowly defeating Republican challenger Jim Oberweis in the west and north suburban and exurban 14th Congressional...
View ArticleCoronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Nov. 12 with COVID-19...
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.
View ArticleJudge allows rescoring of Illinois marijuana license applicants to continue
A judge Thursday denied a request to stop Illinois officials from rescoring applications for recreational marijuana licenses, allowing the disputed process to continue.
View ArticleAs COVID-19 cases spike, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot...
As coronavirus cases continue spiking across Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned that stay-at-home orders could be coming soon but stopped short of imposing such sweeping...
View Article1 person dead after Metra train strikes vehicle in Arlington Heights
One person is dead after a Metra train crashed into a car Thursday afternoon near downtown Arlington Heights, according to Metra officials.
View ArticleColumn: As coronavirus cases surge, plan for Thanksgiving on Zoom - and be...
As COVID-19 cases surge and talks of shutdowns in Chicago and across the country resume, Americans are realizing traditional Thanksgiving get-togethers are largely off the table.
View ArticleDaywatch: Stay-at-home orders could be near, Lightfoot’s budget warning to...
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View ArticleCopernicus Foundation sues to stop sale of former Jefferson Park firehouse,...
The Copernicus Foundation said Thursday it filed a lawsuit accusing Chicago of unfair treatment after city officials declined the nonprofit’s $300,000 offer to buy a former firehouse in Jefferson Park.
View ArticleA 12-year-old boy coming back to live in Chicago was shot while out with his...
A 12-year-old boy was shot multiple times Wednesday night on the West Side, according to Chicago police.
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