8+ hour, 6+ min ago  (332+ words) Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill) said that the state is taking a proactive approach to AI oversight by requiring major developers to meet new safety and transparency standards while criticizing federal leaders for failing to enact similar regulations. On Tuesday, Pritzker…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (218+ words) Who gets one, and for how long The clock is not short. First enrollment locks you in for 365 days of clean compliance. A second enrollment doubles it to 730 days, and a third or later enrollment runs 1, 095 days " three full years....

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (470+ words) Illinois officials are ramping up enforcement against impaired driving during Independence Day travel, warning motorists that "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" patrols will show zero tolerance. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (392+ words) La Royce Hawkins is stepping down from'Chicago PD. HELLO! can confirm that the long-time One Chicago star, who has played Kevin Atwater for 13 seasons, will leave the show during the upcoming 14th season, and viewers will see his character arc wrap…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (387+ words) Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) called President Donald Trump's controversial multi-million dollar Washington renovation projects "disgraceful" in a sit-down with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Tuesday." Collins asked Pritzker if he would "reverse" the changes that Trump has made to the White…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (390+ words) A Chicago man pleaded June 30 to eight out of the 19 crimes he was charged with after investigators seized over $45, 000 worth of drugs from a Bellevue apartment in 2025. Steven Austin Jr. , 45, pleaded no contest June 30 to three counts of delivering cocaine,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (541+ words) A Chicago family is finally receiving a new wheelchair lift after years of repairs failed, forcing Cecilia Reed to carry her 32-year-old son, who has cerebral palsy, in and out of their home. The replacement was nearly derailed despite $13, 800 in…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (207+ words) Gov. JB Pritzker is on the campaign trail around the state and is touting new investments being made in Illinois. As he makes a case for another term as governor, Pritzker cut a ribbon June 22 on a $250 million soybean processing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (117+ words) The Taste of Chicago returns July 8 and preparations are getting underway. Street closures are scheduled to start Monday. -Monday, June 29 at 6: 00 a. m. (curb lanes only) Columbus from Monroe to Balbo (both sides of street) - Thursday, July 2 at 6: 00 a. m. (Full Closure) Columbus from…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (364+ words) CHICAGO (WGN) " A decades-old tradition unfolded in the Windy City on Sunday, where some saw the Chicago Pride Parade for the first time, while others have been along for the ride ever since its inception. This weekend's Chicago Pride Parade…...