Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to address Illinois’ pension woes was the subject of a House hearing Thursday.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved giving up to $70 million to the city of Chicago. The city plans to use the infusion to provide food for migrants.

In a room full of 450 far-left activists, a leader with the Freedom Road Socialist Organization kicks off a chant: “Protest is a right—not just for the rich and white.”

It’s been nearly a year since a record-setting storm dumped 8 inches of rain on some parts of Chicago. The Austin community, which has a population of more than 96,000, was significantly affected by flooding, along with Cicero and Berwyn.

According to Illinoispolicy.org, when taxes were not a response option, surveys of those who left the state showed the major reasons were for better housing and employment opportunities.

While legislators in Springfield consider a bill that would prevent Chicago Public Schools from closing schools or making changes to its admissions policies through 2027, district officials have begun finalizing a budget they claim will benefit all of the district’s schools – neighborhood and selective enrollment – in the upcoming school year.

The new rider verification safety intiative, which launches Thursday, aims to give drivers additional peace of mind when picking up riders.

If you were among the hundreds delayed, detoured or just plain disturbed by the protests Monday that blocked the expressway entrance to O’Hare International Airport, you’ve got a like-minded soul in suburban lawmaker Dan Ugaste.

It’s a fight to save their jobs as dozens of Illinois Tollway workers, including toll collectors held a rally in front of the agency’s headquarters Thursday morning, calling on administrators to do the right thing.