During the Illinois General Assembly’s 2025 spring legislative session, state Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, introduced House Bill 2990. The measure would allow Chicago to opt out of video gaming instead of having to opt in, but the bill failed to advance out of committee.

The Illinois State of Illinois Building in Downtown Chicago has been renamed the Jesse White State of Illinois Building to honor Jesse White, the state's longest-serving Secretary of State, for his efforts as a public servant.

CHICAGO - More than 5.2 million swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada were recalled after reports of nine drowning deaths; a popular convention was suddenly canceled, leaving fans and vendors upset; and Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for playing Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," died at age 54.

The crime numbers are shaping up to be the story of the summer in the city. Through this past weekend, homicides are down 30% from the same time period last year in Chicago.

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 13: James Jones #89 of the Green Bay Packers catches the football for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 13, ...

There was a long-awaited homecoming and warm welcome for Illinois rescue teams who spent two weeks away from their families to help with recovery after devastating flooding in Texas.

CBS News Chicago Live. CHICAGO — There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year, and they run the gamut from upping minimum wage and ...