Backers of Chicago real estate transfer tax hike aim to take measure to voters; money would fight homelessness Proponents of so-called Bring Chicago Home are finding new momentum with Mayor Brandon Johnson in office. July 27, 2023
Victims of crash that killed Hinsdale boy file lawsuit against Fuller's Car WashInjured victims in fatal Hinsdale sandwhich shop crash that killed a 14-year-old file lawsuit against car wash; teenage employee and parent. July 27, 2023
COPA: Officer shot in hand in Englewood was wounded by fellow copA Chicago police officer shot in the hand earlier this week was accidentally struck by another officer’s gunfire, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. July 27, 2023
Illinois gets one bidder in second try to award three $20 million online-only sports betting licensesDGC, a subsidiary of Las Vegas-based Digital Gaming Corp., applied for the license during the first round of applications last year, but dropped out. It has since been acquired by a British online gaming holding company looking to expand its reach into the U.S. July 27, 2023
Chicago Bears president and Mayor Johnson continue talking as NFL team keeps stadium options open The Bears have purchased land in Arlington Heights for a stadium but are being wooed by many other suburbs. July 27, 2023
Groups seeking to prevent abortions subject to penalty if they employ deception under measure signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker"Crisis pregnancy centers” can be penalized by the Illinois attorney general if they use deceptive practices or misinformation to interfere with patients seeking abortion care under a new Illinois law. July 27, 2023
Activists denounce violence against essential workers after UPS driver shot in Humboldt ParkMore than a dozen activists braved the summer hit to show support for essential workers after a UPS carrier was shot in Humboldt Park this week. July 27, 2023
Federal judge rejects GOP lawsuit seeking to block mail-in ballots received after Election DayA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a downstate Republican congressman and two GOP officials that sought to block the state from counting mail-in ballots received up to two weeks after Election Day. July 27, 2023
What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field — and which other suburbs are vying for the stadiumHere’s what to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field. July 27, 2023
Piping plover chick roaming Montrose Beach revealed to be a relative of Chicago’s beloved MontyFour additional chicks from New York state — including three nieces or nephews of Monty — were released further north, at Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County. July 27, 2023
Cook County landlords face legal challenges alleging eviction screening policies discriminate against Black tenantsFair housing groups who filed the complaints are hoping they lead to broader changes in the local and national rental markets, saying they are some of the first cases to challenge property owners’ eviction screening policies. July 27, 2023
Column: Interim coach David Braun — and not Northwestern administrators — needs to lead the football program’s reformNorthwestern's leadership owed more than using "legal complexities" to deflect questions about hazing reform, but at least interim football coach David Braun "ran to the fire." July 27, 2023
Fire, explosion at Oak Park building leave 1 in critical condition, displace a dozen others, officials sayAn explosion and fire at an residential building in Oak Park has left a male in critical condition, displaced residents and left the collapsed building uninhabitable. July 27, 2023
Chicago Fire Department responds to ammonia gas leak near MidwayThe area’s air quality was “good” and residents can safely leave their homes as of 7:39 a.m., fire officials said. July 27, 2023
Updated X-ray machines for searching backpacks approved; devices are in use in more than 100 Chicago public schoolsWhether the X-ray machines make schools safer was debated by some of the new Board of Education members. July 27, 2023
Three Park Ridge teens charged in Wisconsin with receiving stolen goods worth more than $10,000, per court documentsThree Park Ridge teens face Kenosha County, Wisconsin, felony charges for receiving more than $10,000 in stolen goods, per a complaint which said the goods were concert wristbands. July 27, 2023
Wilmette Village Board to vote on objection to Northwestern’s Ryan Field rebuildWilmette Village Board is scheduled to vote on a resolution to object to Northwestern University's plans to use Ryan Field as a concert venue as part of the stadium's rebuild. July 27, 2023
Northwestern interim coach David Braun says football team will overcome ‘adversity’ — but fails to address hazing allegationsNorthwestern interim coach David Braun on Wednesday discussed the impact of hazing allegations on players but sidestepped a question about assistant coaches’ involvement during Big Ten Media Days. July 26, 2023
Democratic state Sen. Patricia Van Pelt announces retirementIllinois Sen. Patricia Van Pelt said Wednesday she plans to retire from the state Senate next week after 10 years in chamber. July 26, 2023
Need to renew your driver’s license? Starting Sept. 1, you’ll need an appointment.Illinois residents will be required to make appointments to renew driver’s licenses or deal with state ID business at more than 40 of the busiest drivers’ services facilities starting Sept. 1. July 26, 2023