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Illinois' open US Senate race tests Pritzker's influence ahead of possible presidential bid
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (1178+ words) Yet the Democratic primary to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has also become a political test for another candidate on Tuesday's ballot: Gov. JB Pritzker. "Money should not have to be a factor into tipping the scales in the political…...
DuPage County sheriff candidate cleared of wrongdoing after probe
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (332+ words) DUPAGE CO., Ill. - A Republican candidate for DuPage County sheriff was cleared of wrongdoing in connection with a reported crash involving a pedestrian in Oak Brook last month. An investigation found that Eddie Moore, an undersheriff with the department, did not…...
Arlington Heights bans Airbnb rentals, officials to re-evaluate rules if Bears build stadium
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (593+ words) A Chicago suburb is banning Airbnb rentals beginning in July of this year. Kasey Chronis reports." ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - The Village of Arlington Heights is checking out"when it comes to short-term rentals " including Airbnb properties " unless guests stay for a…...
Obama Presidential Center grand opening slated for Juneteenth weekend in Chicago
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (367+ words) CHICAGO - The grand opening for the Obama Presidential Center will be held on Juneteenth weekend later this year on Chicago's South Side. The grand opening celebrations for the 19.3-acre campus in Jackson Park will be held between June 18 and June…...
Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzy
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (929+ words) The signs that Illinois is having one of its most frenzied primary elections in years are everywhere. "Having all these names and faces thrown at you and trying to remember which one is which, it's disorientating," voter James Beatley said....
Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for private homegoing in Chicago
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (776+ words) The private memorial service at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's headquarters on the South Side of Chicago will include only a few hundred attendees, who are expected to be mostly family members, allies and confidants. The homegoing will serve as a…...
Behind the cameras: The people who helped document Rev. Jesse Jackson’s movement
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (579+ words) At Operation Push on Chicago's South Side, the work of civil rights leader Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. reached millions through televised broadcasts, rallies, and marches. Tonight we are hearing from Jackson's childhood friend and some of the people that helped…...
Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force
1+ week, 1+ day ago (290+ words) CHICAGO - Jewish leaders are pressuring Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to establish an antisemitism task force, because they believe he's not doing enough to protect the Jewish community, Fox News Digital has learned. "There was a 58% rise in hate crimes," Rebecca…...
Illinois lawmakers want to end seizure of homes over delinquent property taxes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (230+ words) In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that seizing homes over delinquent property taxes in cases where the debt owed is lower than the equity in the home is illegal.Yet, Illinois remains the only state in the country to continue the…...
Pritzker expects ‘progress’ on Illinois bill eyed by Bears when lawmakers resume work
1+ week, 3+ day ago (515+ words) CHICAGO - Gov. JB Pritzker appeared to express optimism about progress on passing a bill the Chicago Bears have said is necessary if they decide to build a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights, despite state lawmakers not returning to work…...