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Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King speaks during a Chicago Public Schools board meeting on July 24, 2025, at CPS headquarters. The board was meeting to address the district’s $734 million budget hole. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Legislative hearing on CPS funding issues makes problems clear, solutions less so

July 31, 2025 at 7:46 p.m.

A legislative hearing called to discuss funding issues facing Chicago Public Schools made clear the problems but produced little in the way of solutions.

State Rep. Will Guzzardi, left, and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias in Springfield on Feb. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai/pool)

State lawmakers, officials seek input into how auto insurance rates are set

July 30, 2025 at 4:51 p.m.

Rising auto insurance rates have state officials and lawmakers considering regulatory remedies.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs two gun control bills, July 28, 2025, with lawmakers in downtown Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

‘Tired of forcing children to duck and cover,’ Gov. JB Pritzker signs two more gun control measures

July 28, 2025 at 6:46 p.m.

Measures aimed at keeping track of firearms in Illinois were signed into law Monday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Masked federal agents walk near a Chicago police vehicle along Michigan Avenue toward a crowd of protesters outside the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program office, run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the South Loop on June 4, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit challenging Illinois, Chicago sanctuary policies

July 26, 2025 at 6:17 p.m.

A federal judge in Chicago dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit challenging sanctuary policies for immigrants in Illinois and Chicago.

State Sen. Lakesia Collins celebrates after being sworn in Jan. 8, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. "Squatters are a problem, and no one should have to get an eviction notice to remove them from their home," she said. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

New Illinois law aims to make it easier to evict squatters

July 22, 2025 at 4:05 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure intended to allow law enforcement to remove squatters without the need for a lengthy court eviction process.

An officer clears police tape from the perimeter of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on July 22, 2025, in Chicago. Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a measure that will provide some Chicago police officers and firefighters with higher pensions. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker signs Chicago police and fire pension bill that’s expected to cost city billions

August 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a pension bill that will sweeten payouts for Chicago's police officers and firefighters at a steep cost to city taxpayers.

Illinois Rep. Bob Morgan, D-58th, mingles after a news conference in Broadview on July 14, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

After State Farm rate hike, legislators are pressured to provide relief. Here’s what could be on the table.

July 21, 2025 at 10:35 a.m.

Illinois legislators are looking at ways to regulate homeowners insurance after State Farm announced it was raising rates by 27.2%.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza greets people attending a news conference at Los Comales restaurant in Little Village, July 16, 2025, after announcing that she would not run for re-election in 2026 as the state’s top fiscal officer. Her announcement opens the door for her to challenge Brandon Johnson in what would be her second bid for Chicago mayor. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza won’t run for reelection but ‘not done serving’ as she leaves door open to run for Chicago mayor

July 16, 2025 at 6:18 p.m.

During a sometimes-emotional speech, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza had harsh words for Mayor Brandon Johnson and said she's "definitely not done serving."

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza cheers former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Aug. 19, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Susana Mendoza may bypass reelection as Illinois comptroller for potential Chicago mayoral bid

July 15, 2025 at 7:26 p.m.

Several Democratic sources said Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has told them she will not run for a fourth term, opening the door for a possible Chicago mayoral bid.

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, center, announces his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, left, for U.S. Senate at Iron Workers Local 63 in Broadview, July 14, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Juliana Stratton’s US Senate bid endorsed by House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch

July 14, 2025 at 6:22 p.m.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton added endorsements from Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and others in her bid for a U.S. Senate seat.

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