1973: Illinois Gov. Dan Walker signed the Illinois Lottery into law, marking the 10th state in the contiguous United States ...

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Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence. CHICAGO — There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going ...

Chicago Italian spots keep old-school red sauce alive, serving slow-simmered, rich flavors that taste just like grandma used to make.

Taxes and tolls will rise for many Illinoisans in 2026 if Gov. JB Pritzker signs legislation to fund public transportation.

Chicago budget stalemate continues Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he and his administration will do everything in their ...

The freezing cold and snow comes weeks after the National Weather Service predicted the Chicago area would see a potentially ...

With the state now losing a resident to another state every nine minutes and more than half of all voters pointing to rising ...

With the Trump Administration’s immigration enforcement efforts in Chicago escalating, so are the city’s—and state’s—efforts to push back against them. Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday ordered the ...

CHICAGO - Illinois' state government, as well as Chicago and nine North Shore suburbs, could be in line for as much as $280 ...

A major winter storm system moving across the Central Plains this weekend is set to dump heavy snow across parts of the Midwest through early next week, the National Weather Service said, with as much ...

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