1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (595+ words) Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias tells NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern why he’s running for mayor in an exclusive interview. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will make a formal announcement Sunday that he is running for mayor of…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (190+ words) Chicago police and community members are in mourning after the tragic death of a 38-year-old officer at Swedish Hospital. The Chicago police officer who was shot and killed at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital Saturday has been identified. According to the…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (162+ words) Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is recovering after suffering a stroke in recent days, his family says. Daley, who served six terms as Chicago mayor from 1989 to 2011, has dealt with assorted neurological issues in the past, but his family says…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (391+ words) Faith leaders, community members and nonprofit organizations gathered for a march and rally aimed at defending immigrant and mixed-status families against Immigration and Customs Enforcement while calling on Chicagoans to “love thy neighbor." Parishioners at St. Paul's Catholic Church in…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (481+ words) Protests are planned in cities across the country to challenge Trump’s immigration policies and the war in Iran. Here’s what you need to know. Thousands of "No Kings" protests are slated to take place Saturday across the United States, including…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (276+ words) A sea of people filled the streets as part of a nationwide demonstration against President Trump and his policies, including immigration Editor's Note: The video in the above player is from NBC Chicago's coverage of a "No Kings" protest in…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (192+ words) The stage is prepared ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Chicago has formally filed bids to host the 2028 and 2032 Democratic National Conventions, seeking to bring the party’s nominating…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (610+ words) Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced his intention to seek reelection for a third term in office next year, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports. The 2026 election is going to be a busy time for Illinois voters, with numerous members of Congress…...

10+ mon, 4+ day ago   (270+ words) Illinois' senators were divided late Sunday as the Senate voted on the first steps to end the government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without an assured extension of health care subsidies. Three former governors — New…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (414+ words) Illinois residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could receive partial payments as soon as Friday - but some might have to wait nearly two weeks amid continued uncertainty during the government. Those who receive SNAP benefits on Nov. 7 or…...