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Pritzker backs Harris for president. What does shift in race mean for his own future?
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Monday, a day after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for the White House and threw his support behind Harris to replace him on the ticket.Now halfway through his second term, Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does Biden's decision mean for the governor's political future?The governor did not comment on his own political ambitions on Monday, but said that he's fully behind Harris, just as he was behind Hilary Clinton in both of her presidential campaigns,...
Pritzker, Labor leaders cut the ribbon on new Emerson Park Public Safety Center
East St. Louis, IL – Gov. JB Pritzker, Labor leaders and public officials stood together to cut the ribbon on the new Emerson Park Public Safety Building – another union-built project funded by Rebuild Illinois. The $15 million center is located at the Emerson Park Metrolink station, intended...
Raoul says Illinois gun ban should remain in place
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.”
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes on tollway, Illinois State Police say
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was involved in a rollover accident on the Tri-State Tollway near west suburban Oak Brook late Monday morning, Illinois State Police said. The famed hot dog-shaped vehicle was traveling north near Roosevelt Road about 11:10 a.m. when it hit a Hyundai sedan that was also traveling north, state police said. The wienermobile lost control and overcorrected after ...
Invenergy Begins Construction on $30 Million Clean Energy Training Facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Invenergy has commenced construction on its Center of Excellence (CoE), a $30 million clean energy training and manufacturing facility located at 790 Remington Boulevard in Bolingbrook, Illinois, approximately 30 miles from Chicago. The 135,000 sq. ft. facility is slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2024 and will employ...
Stolen Vehicle Leads To Police Chase Along I-80
A police chase on Sunday night ended with arrest of an 18 year old who allegedly stole a vehicle in Warrenville. On Sunday, July 21st at 9:33 p.m. Will County Sheriff Deputies located a stolen blue Hyundai sedan near the area of Midland and Jefferson. The vehicle was stolen in Warrenville earlier that morning by suspects that were armed with handguns.
Around 75 people turn out for Trump prayer vigil in Elmhurst; ‘Violence has no place in politics’
Following the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life last Saturday at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, plans were quickly put together to hold a prayer vigil for Trump and for our nation’s healing at Elmhurst City Hall on Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m. Around 75 people...
Driver in stolen SUV trying to escape traffic stop hits four pedestrians, multiple cars
CHICAGO (CBS) — A police officer and an 8-year-old were among five people injured after a driver in a stolen car tried to get away from police in Brighton Park Monday night. Police said officers stopped a black SUV in an alley in the 2500 block of West 46th Street around 11:30 p.m. The driver reversed in the SUV into the police car. The driver continued down the alley and hit two more cars and four pedestrians, including three women and an 8-year-old girl, while trying to escape. An officer was also injured in the incident.The three women and the officer were taken to local hospitals.The 8-year-old was treated at the scene.One person has been arrested.
Man, 61, violently robbed in the Loop
CHICAGO - A 61-year-old man was attacked and robbed at gunpoint Tuesday morning in the Loop. The man was on the sidewalk around 2:46 a.m. when four suspects got out of a dark-colored vehicle, one of them armed with a gun, and demanded his money and phone in the first block of North LaSalle Street, police said.
NWS Says At Least 27 Tornadoes In Chicago Area On July 15th
During the evening hours of July 15, a well-organized and long-lived complex of thunderstorms rolled across Iowa, Illinois and parts of Indiana. Widespread damaging winds of 60 to locally 100 mph were observed within the line, especially from eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and central Illinois. In addition, at least 27 occurred in the NWS Chicago County Warning Area.
Orland Park rhythmic gymnast ready to take Olympic experience to the next level
Simone Biles is the most decorated artistic gymnast in the United States. But the most decorated rhythmic gymnast hails from Orland Park, and is on her way to Paris. This will be Olympics number two for Evita Griskenas. But it’s try number three.
How will switch at top of Democratic ticket affect undecided voters? Chicago area experts weigh in
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (CBS) -- Many of the nation's Democrats have reacted positively to President Biden stepping aside as the party's nominee and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination—but how does the change impact undecided voters, especially women, who have made the difference in years past?Experts said Harris has a unique opportunity to appeal to undecided voters—but former President Donald Trump does too.Southwest suburban Orland Park was split down the middle for the 2020 election. Experts said voting patterns could change there as a result of a change at the top of the ballot.With 74.4% of registered voters...
Mott's Lounge marks 100 years in Burlington: 'Everybody comes here'
This week’s Made in Chicago serves up the story of a family-run bar that has survived the Great Depression, World War II, and countless other challenges over 100 years in business. It’s called Mott’s Lounge.
Chicago Residents on Alert as String of Armed Robberies and Hijacking Strike Harrison and Austin Districts
Residents of Chicago's 11th and 15th districts are being urged to stay vigilant after a string of armed robberies and an aggravated vehicular hijacking incident have plagued the area. The Chicago Police Department reported that offenders, described as one to two black males possibly in their teens, approached the victims either walking or parking in alleys. Using handguns, the assailants demanded valuables such as wallets, cellphones, purses, and even vehicles.
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