Lightfoot unveils budget plan as Chicago faces $1.2B deficit in 2021
CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her new budget plan Wednesday to a mostly empty…
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Elderly residents may lose home of 50 years after falling victim to reverse mortgage scam
CHICAGO — The story is all too familiar: homeowner Kerwin Cockrell said in 2014 a…
Waukegan cop fatally shoots teen, injures woman after car reverses toward officer
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Waukegan police said an officer fatally shot a teen boy and injured…
Joliet police sergeant who leaked video of Eric Lurry death arrested, charged
JOLIET, Ill. — A Joliet police sergeant faces charges after leaking video of an arrest…
Brookfield Zoo to close to public for 2 months following expanded holiday schedule
BROOKFIELD, Ill. — Brookfield Zoo announced Wednesday it will be closed to the public from…
Illinois releases COVID-19 vaccine plan, ships 170,000 rapid tests as state reports most deaths in 4 months
CHICAGO — Illinois health officials released plans for distributing a COVID-19 vaccine once one becomes…
5 states added to Chicago’s travel order
CHICAGO — Chicago health officials added five states to the city’s emergency travel order Tuesday….
Property tax increase, gas tax, layoffs likely part of mayor’s plan for Chicago budget
CHICAGO — Even with budget prep in the final stages, at City Hall on Tuesday,…
Condo board considers rule that requires residents to wear mask or face fine
CHICAGO — A condo association is considering a proposed rule that would require residents to…
New COVID-19 restrictions coming to DuPage, Kane, Kankakee and Will counties after tests hit ‘failsafe’ level
CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker said added coronavirus mitigation measures will be put in place…
Man who suspended himself from Trump Tower escapes private ambulance: police
Posted: Oct 20, 2020 / 08:23 PM CDT / Updated: Oct 20, 2020 / 08:23…
Plane crashes in Ford Heights causing road closures
FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. — Skycam 9 was over south suburban Ford Heights Tuesday evening where…