Health care initiatives pushed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker were passed by the Illinois House, paving the way for a statewide ban on some controversial insurance industry practices.
A former DuPage County prosecutor was arrested and charged with threatening two Illinois state representatives in a social media post earlier this year, federal prosecutors announced. Authorities also connected Samuel J. Cundari with another social media post imagining someone leaving a bomb at an LGBTQ event in the state capitol. Cundari, 30, of DuPage County, […]
The city hosted a wreath laying ceremony followed by a parade in the Loop to honor fallen soldiers and their families for Memorial Day, which is observed Monday.
In delivering the senior speech to the Barrington High School Class of 2024 Thursday, fellow grad Tyler Thymian spoke of taking hardships – like the injury the teen experienced that impacted participating in sports and music – and using them to persevere. “That was all I could do,” Thymian said during the commencement ceremony held at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington. “That is all that any of us can do.” The theme of resilience and rising above challenges was a resounding and reverberating one for the 696 graduating seniors... Читать дальше...
A 23-year-old man was discovered on a sidewalk overnight with a laceration to his arm after being attacked by a knife, Chicago police said. Shortly after 9 p.m. Friday, the victim was in a large crowd in the 300 block of South Dearborn Street when someone attacked him with a knife before fleeing the scene, police said. He was taking in critical condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. A knife was recovered near the scene. No one was in custody and detectives were investigating.
Gunshots rang out Friday night striking at least three people who were gathering at a vacant lot in the Englewood neighborhood. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., a group was gathering at a vacant lot in the 300 block of West 59th Place when someone opened fire striking three men, Chicago police said. A 29-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds to the lower leg and got himself to Providence Hospital of Cook County where he was listed in good condition. Another man, 25, suffered a wound to the right arm and... Читать дальше...
One person was killed and at least nine others were injured Friday night in a multi-vehicle crash in the Englewood neighborhood, according to Chicago police.
Officers responding to shots fire overnight in the East Albany Park neighborhood found two men fatally wounded in an alley, Chicago police said. About 11:20 p.m. Friday, a 21-year-old man and another victim described as in his early 20s were discovered fatally shot in an alley in the 4700 block of North Troy Street. Both men suffered gunshot wounds to the head, and were pronounced dead at the scene, Chicago police said. A witness told police a black sedan fled the scene at a high rate of speed.... Читать дальше...
Dorothy Jean Tillman II had always dreamed of her prom dress: royal blue, with a sweetheart neckline and a fitted bodice. “She’s such a teenager,” her mom, Jimalita Tillman said. But unlike other teens, Dorothy isn’t in high school – far from it. Earlier this month, the 18-year-old graduated with a PhD in integrated behavioral health from Arizona State University. Her friends call her DJ, short for Dorothy “Jeanius.” “I’m just grateful that I was able to make it this far,” Dorothy said. “I have a very supportive team of people around me... Читать дальше...
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a Black man, was killed when a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for about 9 1/2 minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and pleading that he couldn’t breathe; Floyd’s death, captured on video by a bystander, would lead to worldwide protests, some of which turned violent, and a reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.
Illinois Democrats struggled to reach consensus on a budget before the Senate dropped a bill late Friday. But it was unclear how much support it had or when it would come to a vote.
The DOJ accuses the company that resulted from Ticketmaster's 2010 merger with concert promoter Live Nation of engaging in anti-competitive practices and acting in a monopolistic manner.
Crystal Lake school district reaches agreement with union representing support staff and paraprofessionals to stop hiring temp employees
Travelers are contenting with big crowds and flight delays on what is expected to be the busiest day of the Memorial Day weekend.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city officials unveiled a summer safety plan Friday ahead of Memorial Day weekend, including increased youth programs and expanded police presence across Chicago.
President Joe Biden has unleashed a flurry of election year rules on the environment as he tries to secure his legacy.
Illinois lawmakers have named a downtown Chicago building owned by the state after Jesse White, the longtime secretary of state.
Johnson created a new role to bring community organizer Kennedy Bartley into his administration.