IL GOP celebrates President-elect Trump's victory; Dems pledge to continue work, others just worry
Illinois Republicans are celebrating President-elect Donald Trump's historic political comeback that resulted in his victory that became a reality in the early morning hours Wednesday.
Illinois Department of Transportation offers update on Rockford passenger rail service
IDOT says Rockford is the largest city in the state without a train service but soon people could hop on a train there and get to Chicago in roughly two hours.
Economic opportunity or environmental burden? Massive proposed real estate project ignites debate in Chicago
A massive commercial real estate project proposed for Chicago’s Southeast Side remains in limbo as its planners battle environmental activists over how best to rebuild the area’s economy. A group ...
Sister of homeless man who died outside of Chicago resource center is still searching for answers: ‘No one should have died like he did’
Before they lost contact, Ellie Dyckman relied on her younger brother Joey. He helped her cope with her divorce, taught her two daughters how to swim and ride a bicycle and coached her daughters’ ...
Donald Trump’s ‘Blue Wall’ victories key to taking back the White House
Donald Trump won Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan, the three key “Blue Wall” states Democrats had counted on to keep the ...
Coalition will fight to keep Illinois a welcoming state despite Latino votes for Trump
Many Latinos in swing states cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump, despite promises of a mass deportation and ...
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Larkin and DeBrincat lead Red Wings to 4-1 win over Blackhawks
Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Lithium-ion battery fires on the rise: Chicago Fire Department takes action
Lithium-ion batteries, which power many everyday devices, have the potential to cause serious harm or death if they are flawed, and the Chicago Fire Department is now tracking these fires due to ...
Chicago law enforcement officials ID suspect, announce charges in murder of police officer
Authorities in Chicago announced that a suspect has been arrested and released a mugshot of the convicted felon charged in connection to the murder of a Chicago police officer. During a news ...
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AP Race Call: Democrat Delia Ramirez wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Delia Ramirez won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Illinois on Tuesday. The former community organizer and activist defeated Republican John Booras, an attorney and former ...
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Secret video recordings, Chicago politicos take center stage in Mike Madigan corruption trial
How much work did Madigan's associates do for energy company ComEd while subcontracted through a consulting firm?
Embattled Mayor Henyard talks about "respect" at Dolton, Illinois Village Board meeting
DOLTON, Ill. (CBS) -- Fireworks erupted at a village board meeting in south suburban Dolton Wednesday night. Embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard spoke out after public comments, addressing "respect" at ...