After Illinois lawmakers expressed frustration with Chicago’s refusal to allow video gambling in the city, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he’s now open to the idea. Johnson told reporters the issue is being debated,

The Illinois State of Illinois Building in Downtown Chicago has been renamed the Jesse White State of Illinois Building to honor Jesse White, the state's longest-serving Secretary of State, for his efforts as a public servant.

There was a long-awaited homecoming and warm welcome for Illinois rescue teams who spent two weeks away from their families to help with recovery after devastating flooding in Texas.

The crime numbers are shaping up to be the story of the summer in the city. Through this past weekend, homicides are down 30% from the same time period last year in Chicago.

The group spent over $500,000 on an advertising campaign warning residents that state legislators could resurrect a plan this fall to fund CTA.

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 13: James Jones #89 of the Green Bay Packers catches the football for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 13, ...

CBS News Chicago Live. CHICAGO — There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year, and they run the gamut from upping minimum wage and ...

Infleqtion, a quantum computing company, will be headquartering its global operations in Chicago at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, with an expected $50 million investment from the state creating new jobs and accelerating the growth of the company's hardware and software workforce.

Thunderstorms south of Chicago on Friday evening. Marshall Shepherd via Radarscope. While interesting, it is apparently not unprecedented. A 2025 study documented a large dust storm in Illinois ...