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Will requiring Chicago boaters to wear lifejackets prevent drownings — or make things worse?
If a proposal from Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th) becomes law, everyone boarding a boat in the city will be required to wear a ...
Chicago mayor now open to video gambling after lawmakers express frustration
After Illinois lawmakers expressed frustration with Chicago’s refusal to allow video gambling in the city, Mayor Brandon ...
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Jesse White State of Illinois building unveiled in downtown Chicago
The Illinois State of Illinois Building in Downtown Chicago has been renamed the Jesse White State of Illinois Building to ...
Gov. Pritzker says state of Illinois is seeing major drop in violent crime alongside Chicago
The crime numbers are shaping up to be the story of the summer in the city. Through this past weekend, homicides are down 30% ...
Downtown Chicago building renamed after longtime Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A downtown Chicago building has been renamed in honor of former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. Gov ...
Illinois takes leap in quantum computing with headquarters announcement
Infleqtion, a quantum computing company, will be headquartering its global operations in Chicago at the Illinois Quantum and ...
Chicago Ridge, Illinois drug bust nets $1 million in cocaine thanks to K-9 officer Storm
Storm gave a positive indication for narcotics when sniffing the exterior of the vehicle, prompting a search by DEA agents ...
Illinois first responders return home after 2 weeks helping recovery at deadly Texas flood sites
There was a long-awaited homecoming and warm welcome for Illinois rescue teams who spent two weeks away from their families ...