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Illinois U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth says the ongoing war in Iran should end immediately | First Listen NPR Illinois12:21
Illinois drivers pay nation’s second-highest gas taxes ahead of Memorial Day Illinois Policy Institute12:03
Vallas: The Chicago City Council must empower itself for better budget oversight Illinois Policy Institute12:03
For Chicago’s immigrant workforce, new rules, backlogs make getting, keeping a work permit harder Chicago Sun-Times11:37
Earlier today
Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard wins primary in Georgia ABC7 / WLS-TV03:14
City Council Votes 28-21 to Rid CPD of Officers With Ties to Extremist Groups WTTW00:59
City Council votes to ban cops tied to far-right groups Chicago Sun-Times00:23
Yesterday
Blagojevich to Newsmax: Bears Must Stay in Chicago NewsMax23:57 20-May-26
CPS graduating senior's mother released from ICE custody ABC7 / WLS-TV23:51 20-May-26
Trump administration gives Illinois nearly $300 million to replace toxic lead pipes WBEZ Chicago23:32 20-May-26
City Council approves compromise that freezes hourly pay for tipped workers Chicago Sun-Times22:22 20-May-26
Delay End of Tipped Minimum Wage for 2 Years, Chicago City Council Agrees WTTW22:06 20-May-26
Chicago’s Native Garden Registry Reaches New Heights as City Council OKs Use of Taller Plants WTTW22:00 20-May-26
Illinois' U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says Congress must curtail war in Iran St. Louis Public Radio19:05 20-May-26
'The Bear' actor advocates to make Italian beef official IL sandwich ABC7 / WLS-TV16:23 20-May-26
Chicago City Council to review possible parking meter deal ABC7 / WLS-TV15:52 20-May-26
2 ways to improve Illinois spending decisions Illinois Policy Institute12:08 20-May-26
Trump administration agrees to permit sacraments at Illinois ICE facility (CWN) Catholic World News09:10 20-May-26
Mom ordered released from DHS custody as CPS student son remains held ABC7 / WLS-TV03:30 20-May-26
Plan Would Delay the Phaseout of Tipped Minimum Wage in Chicago. What Business Owners, Advocates Are Saying WTTW02:46 20-May-26
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson jabs Pritzker amid Bears saga: ‘I’m not a billionaire’ FOX 32 Chicago01:59 20-May-26
In the last 7 days
GOP senators push for challenge to House maps in Democratic states Roll Call23:25 19-May-26
Rockford mayor shares economic insights on Hillwood Development WIFR TV 23, Illinois22:40 19-May-26
Former high-ranking Chicago cop files lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully placed on city's do-not-hire list Chicago Sun-Times22:38 19-May-26
Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Spar Over Bears In Latest Stadium Drama | Illinois PatchPM Patch22:34 19-May-26
Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Spar Over Bears In Latest Stadium Drama Patch22:09 19-May-26
Gene & Georgetti files breach of contract lawsuit tied to Midway Airport restaurant conflict Chicago Sun-Times22:07 19-May-26
Former Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard seeks political comeback in Fulton County CBS Chicago19:25 19-May-26
City Council Committee Advances Mayor’s Pick to Serve as Chicago’s Watchdog WTTW19:10 19-May-26
Tech giants sued over ‘stealing’ voices of well-known journalists, voice actors to train AI Chicago Sun-Times18:23 19-May-26
Push to Prohibit Police in Illinois From Using Facial Recognition Software Stalls WTTW17:28 19-May-26
Illinois Should Stop Passing 3,000-Page Budgets Sight Unseen RealClearPolitics12:47 19-May-26
Illinois to eliminate poor attendance from school ratings Illinois Policy Institute12:02 19-May-26
Pritzker board eliminates poor attendance from Illinois school ratings Illinois Policy Institute12:00 19-May-26
Bears stadium plans on agenda as NFL owners meet ABC7 / WLS-TV11:12 19-May-26
Proposed Bill Would Stop Eminent Domain for Carbon Dioxide Pipelines in Illinois Daily Yonder11:11 19-May-26
Gov. JB Pritzker optimistic of Bears deal but knocks Mayor Johnson for ‘no plan’ on keeping… Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois03:10 19-May-26
Chicago's parking meters could be sold again under deal requiring City Council approval Chicago Sun-Times02:26 19-May-26
Pritzker on Johnson's push to keep Bears in Chicago: 'He has no plan' ABC7 / WLS-TV23:37 18-May-26
Ald. Jessie Fuentes Sues Federal Government After Being Handcuffed by Immigration Agents at Hospital WTTW23:09 18-May-26
Council panel backs deal ensuring 2,800 affordable housing units for people with disabilities Chicago Sun-Times22:32 18-May-26
Chicago alderperson sues federal agents over hospital confrontation ABC7 / WLS-TV21:35 18-May-26
City Panel Agrees to $2.25M Settlement in Lawsuit Claiming Chicago Failed to Build Enough Affordable Apartments for… WTTW21:07 18-May-26
Candidates line up for Chicago Board of Education ABC7 / WLS-TV20:55 18-May-26
Gov. Pritzker says Mayor Johnson has 'no plan' to keep the Bears in Chicago Chicago Sun-Times19:38 18-May-26
Pritzker says he knows "the mayor has no plan" for Bears Chicago stadium CBS Chicago18:29 18-May-26
Chicago's federal court will begin notifying the public when a grand jury rejects criminal charges Chicago Sun-Times16:13 18-May-26
Augustana honors 72 student-athletes at blanket awards The Dispatch–Argus04:24 18-May-26
Sean Evans tells Illinois grads to be ready for the heat Journal Gazette Times-Courier, Illinois01:10 18-May-26
Our Chicago: Feeding seniors in need amid snap program changes ABC7 / WLS-TV18:37 17-May-26
U. of C. faculty and parents protest Lab School policy they say limits classroom discussion, inclusion Chicago Sun-Times19:45 16-May-26
Inside the teen takeovers threatening to explode this summer as cities remain on edge: 'Very… Fox News15:42 16-May-26
Suburban mayors push back on Pritzker's affordable housing initiative ABC7 / WLS-TV22:58 15-May-26
Ex-residents of apartment building targeted in ICE raid seek millions ABC7 / WLS-TV21:37 15-May-26
Top aide for Mayor Johnson pokes holes in Chicago's Bears stadium rivals, contends city not yet sidelined Chicago Sun-Times20:45 15-May-26
School Choice Option at Standstill as Illinois Legislators Weigh Benefits, Political Fallout of Federal Tax Credit WTTW20:03 15-May-26
Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistricting Los Angeles Times16:49 15-May-26
Illinois Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate AI CBS Chicago16:34 15-May-26
Mayor Brandon Johnson decries further cuts to Chicago Public Schools in district's budget plan Miami Herald15:13 15-May-26
This Week In Photos: Mayor Johnson’s 3 Years, Officer Bartholomew Laid To Rest And More Block Club Chicago13:06 15-May-26
Capitol News Illinois | Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate artificial intelligence News-Gazette, Illinois11:09 15-May-26
Bears 'mega-projects' bill a bad deal for taxpayers, Ctu says ABC7 / WLS-TV23:53 14-May-26
Chicago population up for third straight year, but growth slows Illinois Policy Institute23:48 14-May-26
Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Regulate Artificial Intelligence WTTW22:52 14-May-26
Will Mayor Brandon Johnson run again? A one-on-one with Chicago mayor FOX 32 Chicago22:22 14-May-26
3 Years In, Mayor Defends Bike Lanes And Talks CTA Safety — But Is Mum On Reelection Block Club Chicago21:19 14-May-26
Mayor Johnson Plans To Give Pope Leo, World’s Most Famous White Sox Fan, A Cubs Hat Block Club Chicago21:19 14-May-26
Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate artificial intelligence NPR Illinois21:10 14-May-26
Mayor Brandon Johnson talks Chicago Bears, teen takeovers and will he run for a 2nd term? FOX 32 Chicago20:53 14-May-26
Chicago considers $16.5M more in settlements tied to police wrongdoing Chicago Sun-Times20:14 14-May-26
Illinois’ Budget Picture Tightens in Final Stretch Amid Economic Uncertainty WTTW19:48 14-May-26
City Lawyers Recommend Paying $3.5M to Family of Little Village Vendor Killed by Driver Being Chased by Police WTTW19:48 14-May-26
As SNAP Cuts Go Into Effect, Independent Grocers Prepare for the Impact WTTW19:48 14-May-26
Mayor Johnson rules out school closings, mum on possible re-election bid Chicago Sun-Times18:55 14-May-26
Congressman subpoenas CPS CEO to testify in Washington ABC7 / WLS-TV18:32 14-May-26
Ruling shows Illinois must address home equity theft Illinois Policy Institute18:02 14-May-26
Pay $13M to Man Who Spent 26 Years in Prison After Being Wrongfully Convicted, City Lawyers Recommend WTTW17:46 14-May-26
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president warns of inflation risks in US economy Crypto Briefing14:39 14-May-26
Pritzker’s social media fee could be costly legal disaster Illinois Policy Institute12:06 14-May-26
Convicted former Ald. Edward Burke's campaign money isn't radioactive to everyone Chicago Sun-Times11:30 14-May-26
Illinois politicians spend millions in campaign funds on meals, sometimes at swanky restaurants Chicago Sun-Times11:30 14-May-26
U.S. District Court Refuses to Enjoin Illinois 5% Petition Requirement for Independent Candidates for U.S. House Ballot Access News (Weblog)01:04 14-May-26
Chicago hopes Trump will cooperate as it bids to repeat as host for Democratic National Convention in 2028 Miami Herald01:03 14-May-26
As CPS cuts staff to plug deficit, educator unions and school board members press for more state funding Chicago Sun-Times00:58 14-May-26
In the last month
Nominee for city transportation commissioner confirmed after getting an earful from alders Chicago Sun-Times23:53 13-May-26
Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson hope Chicago can repeat as DNC host in 2028 CBS Chicago23:41 13-May-26
Ald. Jim Gardiner Sues City After He Was Accused by Inspector General of Slapping Critic With Unfounded Tickets WTTW22:59 13-May-26
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet with Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit Miami Herald22:11 13-May-26
Burr Ridge mayor voices concerns over Illinois affordable housing bill | ChicagoLIVE FOX 32 Chicago21:35 13-May-26
Ethics Board Hits Paul Vallas With $214K Fine for Accepting Improper Campaign Contributions WTTW21:34 13-May-26
Skokie mayor: "Very preliminary conversations" about a Yellow Line extension CBS Chicago21:29 13-May-26
Chicago Board of Education Members Call on Springfield to Back Students Over Bears Stadium WTTW20:23 13-May-26
Jury sees video of man running with knife after grad student’s deadly stabbing in downtown Chicago Chicago Sun-Times20:18 13-May-26
Chicago ethics board fines former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas $214,000 over campaign finance violations Chicago Sun-Times20:16 13-May-26
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet with Pope Leo XIV in Rome CBS Chicago20:08 13-May-26
Democratic National Convention host committee wrapping up local visit ABC7 / WLS-TV20:03 13-May-26
Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson pitch Chicago to once again host Democratic National Convention WBEZ Chicago20:00 13-May-26
Chicago mayor to meet Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit FOX 32 Chicago19:54 13-May-26
Mayor Johnson expands alternate response effort for mental health emergencies Chicago Sun-Times19:46 13-May-26
Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson pitch Chicago to once again host another Democratic National Convention Chicago Sun-Times19:26 13-May-26
Chicago Mayor Johnson will travel to meet Pope Leo: mayor's office ABC7 / WLS-TV19:02 13-May-26
Illinois Senate Democrats to unveil new plan for AI safeguards CBS Chicago16:46 13-May-26
Illinois combined state, local tax rate tops the country Illinois Policy Institute12:02 13-May-26
Many Illinois public colleges fail to follow law to protect immigrant students from federal agents on campus Chicago Sun-Times11:34 13-May-26
Thurgood Marshall center, U of I Extension grow community garden Quad-City Times, Iowa06:14 13-May-26
Committee approves 2-year freeze on wage hikes for tipped workers ABC7 / WLS-TV03:25 13-May-26
CPS' preliminary budget shows $732M deficit as enrollment drops ABC7 / WLS-TV01:23 13-May-26
Illinois nears 3 years without an illegally abandoned baby, almost 25 years after 'Safe Haven' law passed Chicago Sun-Times01:13 13-May-26
CPS plans to cut teacher positions, raise class sizes in bid to shrink $732 million deficit Chicago Sun-Times23:34 12-May-26
State lawmakers want to rein in artificial intelligence. Here's how. Chicago Sun-Times23:13 12-May-26
Pritzker Urges Feds to Release $1B in Broadband Funds to Illinois WTTW23:12 12-May-26
Subminimum wage would be frozen at 76% of the minimum pay, but only temporarily, Council panel proposes Chicago Sun-Times22:22 12-May-26
Deal Reached to Delay End of Tipped Minimum Wage, Even After Johnson Veto WTTW20:53 12-May-26
AOC Says Her 'Ambition' Is Bigger Than Office Amid 2028 Talk NewsMax20:45 12-May-26
Obama Foundation Announces Naming of Garden Pavilion at Presidential Center for Speaker Emerita of the House of… Obama Foundation20:07 12-May-26

      
            
      
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