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Mayor Johnson considers layoffs, property tax hike to address $1 billion budget deficit
Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking for new ways to close the nearly $1 billion budget deficit the city is currently facing, including possible layoffs or even a property tax increase, according to a new report in Crain's Chicago Business.
Activist moms hope UN takes action on behalf of police torture victims in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- After more than 23 years in prison for a crime he has always maintained he didn't commit, Kevin Jackson stepped out of Western Illinois Correctional Center late Tuesday morning as a free man. Jackson was greeted by his Chicago family and attorneys, who made the drive to Mount Sterling to pick him up. This came a day after a Cook County judge ordered his release after a decision by the First District Illinois Appellate Court. Jackson's case involved an alleged conflict of interest with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and allegations that a now-retired Chicago Police detective...
A Haunted Child Or Normal Girl? Exhibit Explores Life Of Graceland Cemetery’s Famed Inez Clarke
UPTOWN — Graceland Cemetery’s history is on display thanks to a collaboration with DePaul University that explores the often-misunderstood story of Inez Clarke’s famous grave. Misha Mikami, a DePaul alumna and intern at Graceland Cemetery, spent the past year collecting and archiving the toys, flowers and other...
Megan Thee Stallion Will Bring Annual ‘Hottieween’ Party to Chicago
Megan Thee Stallion is upgrading her annual Hottieween celebration, and taking it to Chicago! On Tuesday, the musician announced that her yearly party will be held on Oct. 31 — and all of the ticket proceeds will support her charity.Yung Miami, GloRilla Set to Perform at 2024 BET Hip-Hop Music Awards “Hottieween is BIGGER than ever this year !!! CHICAGO HOTTIES we had so much fun together at Thee Hot Girl Summer Tour so I hadddd to come celebrate Hottieween with yall,” Megan wrote on X. “Trust me you don’t wanna miss this one See you soon.” All ticket sales...
North suburban restaurants offer kosher spin on Mexican cuisine
CHICAGO (CBS) -- When you want tacos, you have many choices in the Chicago area, but in the northern suburbs there are a couple restaurants where you might find some things missing from the menu. The owners of La Casa De Isaac & Moishe want it that way. "Normally, al pastor is made out with pork, but we don't use pork. We use beef," owner Isaac Nava said.You won't find pork on the menu, because Nava is Jewish. "My parents converted, and they raised 12 of us, and since then we just followed those principles," he said.The restaurant also is...
New ranking names best children's hospitals in Illinois, Midwest
An Illinois children's hospital has been named among the top-rated hospitals in the Midwest in a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago was named the No. 1 hospital for kids in Illinois in the newest ranking from the publication, but it also earned a high spot on the list of best children's hospitals in the Midwest.
Full list of 2024 Chicago Marathon street closures: Which roads will be open and closed
NOTE: Streaming of race day coverage and a finish line camera will appear live here beginning Oct. 13. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will bring thousands of runners to major Chicago roadways this weekend, but with that comes a number of street closures. More than 50,000 participants are expected...
Chicagoans head south to assist in hurricane relief efforts
Chicago-based Bell Fuels and Vehicle Management Services are sending trucks and equipment to Florida to assist in the relief efforts after Hurricane Milton hit the region, with one truck driver and 50 tow trucks and flatbeds being deployed to Lake City, Florida.
Illinois quick hits: Jurors report for Madigan corruption trial; Embattled mayor shows up hour late to board meeting
Jurors report for Madigan corruption trial Potential jurors have reported to federal court in Chicago for the upcoming corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain. Madigan is facing 23 counts of bribery, racketeering and official misconduct. Jurors were instructed to fill out questionnaires on Tuesday morning. Attorneys are scheduled to report to court this afternoon to discuss any pretrial issues, but Madigan is not required to appear. The trial is expected to last about ten weeks. ...
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