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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 ...

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 ...
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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% ...

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 ...

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 ...
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Nearly 300 new Illinois laws go into effect this week. Here are some of ...

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 ...