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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 ...
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Chicago convention canceled • pools recalled • Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies
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 ...
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 Realtors drops $500K to fight transfer tax comeback
The group spent over $500,000 on an advertising campaign warning residents that state legislators could resurrect a plan this ...