Chicago Public Schools teachers to visit Springfield to seek $1 billion more in state funding
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
A unified public transit system, state lawmakers and other stakeholders said Monday, would be more sustainable, reliable and safe.
Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has proposed making it a felony to block an "exceptionally busy public right of way" for 5 minutes or longer.
The proposed law change comes after a CBS 2 story on one suburban woman's pills being taken by a stranger from her local CVS pharmacy.
Businesses can currently pay $8.40 an hour and use tips to make up the difference. So, an employee gets at least the state-required $14-an-hour minimum wage.
A bill is moving through the Illinois legislature to clarify that the state's child pornography laws apply even when images and videos are AI-generated.
Candidates for elected school board seats in this year's election can begin circulating nominating petitions on March 26.
First, CBS 2's reporting on privacy concerns at a Chicago movie theater sparked a state investigation, and then it inspired a new bill and a class action lawsuit.
Cases can be listed as cleared - not because they're necessarily solved, but because prosecutors declined to charge a suspect when there is not enough evidence, or because the wrong person was arrested.
Cases are listed as cleared - not because they're necessarily solved, but because prosecutors declined to charge a suspect when there is not enough evidence, or because the wrong person was arrested for the crime. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The legislation would prevent police from pulling over drivers for speeding, improper lane usage, failure to wear a seatbelt, and several other traffic infractions.
The January deep freeze of late has left so many feeling the pressure of what will come from running the furnace.
Gun owners Friday said they only have had some of their questions answered - and pending legal challenges could change everything.
Homeowners believe the opening of warehouses and other businesses nearby in the past five years pumped up traffic and the noise it creates.
Mapes was charged with making false statements to a grand jury investigating public corruption allegations and obstructing justice.
He was former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's right-hand man, once known as knowing everything that went on in Springfield. But on Wednesday, at his perjury trial, his attorney said Tim Mapes didn't know a thing. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot was in court for opening statements.
The bill has already passed the state House and Senate.
State Rep. Kam Buckner vowed to file legislation that creates the athlete bill of rights to codify what he says "true protection should look like."
Illinois State Reps. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) and Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) both sponsored legislation to expand fireworks sales in Illinois.
In more than 16 years in the Illinois House, Greg Harris sponsored legislation that changed the lives of many members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The bill's sponsor called it a natural progression – now that some undocumented immigrants can become health care workers and military members.
Palmer also played a key role in Barack Obama's entrance into electoral politics in the 1990s.
There are changes when you get behind the wheel of a car whether you're a teen or an adult.
House Bill 1286 would change the current state law that requires all multi-occupancy bathrooms to be designated male or female.
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
Rookie receiver Rome Odunze hopes Williams will help bring out the best in him as they prepare to come in together as highly-touted top-10 draft picks.
It looks like perfect weather this weekend for a round of golf.
The Office of Fire Investigations was on the scene to determine the cause late Friday.
The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.
The employees on the scene were not injured, UIC police said.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
Astarte Washington was 15 years old when she suffered multiple broken bones after an unattended Chicago police car rolled over her.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Prized Chicago Bears newcomers Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze suited up for their first practice at rookie minicamp on Friday. It came as no surprise as head coach Matt Eberflus already named Williams the Bears starting quarterback.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans tracks storms headed to the Chicago area next week.
A special place near and dear to the community—that's how neighbors in Portage Park describe the Portage Theater. The organization Landmarks Illinois named the theater to its 2024 most endangered list.
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon visited Perkins Bass Elementary School on the city's South Side on Friday.
A woman was also rushed to the hospital from the scene of the fire in Little Village.
"Nicole had a lot of potential in her life."
A rare severe geomagnetic storm watch from space could mean that Chicagoans get a chance to see the Northern Lights this weekend.
Chicago police said the robbers targeted liquor and convenience stores and even restaurants, but in one case, a store employee fired back at one of the robbers.
Look to see millions of them starting to emerge next week.
Rookie receiver Rome Odunze hopes Williams will help bring out the best in him as they prepare to come in together as highly-touted top-10 draft picks.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Rookie receiver Rome Odunze hopes Williams will help bring out the best in him as they prepare to come in together as highly-touted top-10 draft picks.
The Sox won their second straight and for the fourth time in six games to improve to 10-28.
The Cats will now play the waiting game to find out where they're headed for next week's NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 6 p.m. for the NCAA Selection Show.
Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
The team's first three games will be on the road. But the team's many new faces were on display at Media Day.
The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.
The employees on the scene were not injured, UIC police said.
A Kansas judge on Friday determined there was sufficient probable cause for the case against Shannon to go to trial. His trial date was tentatively set for June 10.
Gabrielle Williams, 23, of Springfield, is charged with one felony count of disorderly conduct.
In each attack, rideshare drivers would pick up a passenger and take them to their destination, and then the passenger would rob them at gunpoint.