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Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch says affordability, not Bears, will be General Assembly's priority
39+ min ago (312+ words) January 7, 2026 / 8:45 AM CST / CBS Chicago Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Westchester) said this week that lawmakers in Springfield are focusing on affordability during the Illinois General Assembly's spring session for 2026. While that likely sounds good to voters, it is…...
Speaker Welch: Affordability takes priority in Illinois General Assembly's spring session
44+ min ago (56+ words) Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Westchester) said this week that lawmakers in Springfield are focusing on affordability during the Illinois General Assembly's spring session for 2026. While that likely sounds good to voters, it is not great news for the…...
Man who allegedly stalked Wisconsin Supreme Court chief justice gets probation in a plea deal
53+ min ago (347+ words) January 7, 2026 / 8:32 AM CST / AP A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation after prosecutors dropped a felony stalking charge. Ryan Thornton, 37, of Racine, was initially charged in October in…...
Medical emergency shuts down CTA Red, Purple Line service on Chicago's North Side
1+ hour ago (97+ words) January 7, 2026 / 8:24 AM CST / CBS Chicago A medical emergency on the tracks halted Chicago Transit Authority Red and Purple line service from Lakeview to Rogers Park on the city's North Side early Wednesday. The CTA said an unspecified medical emergency at…...
Nick Reiner scheduled to appear for arraignment on murder charges
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (33+ words) Nick Reiner is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday in the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. Nick Reiner scheduled to appear for arraignment on murder charges...
OIG report documents allegations of sexual misconduct, other wrongdoing at Chicago Public Schools
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (382+ words) Updated on: January 7, 2026 / 7:55 AM CST / CBS Chicago The newly released annual report from the Office of Inspector General for the Chicago Board of Education revealed more than two dozen sexual misconduct allegations in the Chicago Public Schools system, as well…...
Watchdog report documents sexual misconduct, other wrongdoing at Chicago public schools
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (52+ words) The newly released annual report from the Office of Inspector General for the Chicago Board of Education revealed more than a two dozen sexual misconduct allegations in the Chicago Public Schools system, as well as falsified grant applications. Asal Rezaei…...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s CFO, Jill Jaworski, leaves city for Navy Pier
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (419+ words) The top financial official in Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration, Jill Jaworski, is leaving the mayor's administration. Jaworski, the city's chief financial officer, plans to take a job with the nonprofit corporation that runs Navy Pier. Her exit comes just weeks…...
Gun violence prevention leaders joining advocates in Chicago to push for Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (265+ words) Updated on: January 7, 2026 / 8:12 AM CST / CBS Chicago National leaders fighting for gun violence prevention will join advocates in Chicago to push for a first-of-its-kind law, making gun manufacturers pay for violence incurred by their weapons." Illinois lawmakers, trauma doctors, faith…...
Gun violence prevention leaders pushing for Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (42+ words) National leaders fighting for gun violence prevention will join advocates in Chicago to push for a first-of-its-kind law, making gun manufacturers pay for violence incurred by their weapons. Gun violence prevention leaders pushing for Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act...