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Chicago Fed president: Debt limit talks so close to the deadline are “definitely a little dangerous”

Austan Goolsbee, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, declared on Sunday that discussing the…

1 year ago

In there is a default, what happens to Social Security checks?

The debt ceiling talks in Washington have Phoenix retiree Saundra Cole following the news with dismay. She is also using…

1 year ago

In a recent poll, 50% of respondents supported arming Ukraine

Half of the respondents in a new poll said they support the U.S. sending weapons to Ukraine as the country’s…

1 year ago

In the US, Chicago City Council presently has the most LGBTQ members

With the swearing in of nine openly LGBTQ council members on Monday, Chicago’s new city council is the most LGBTQ-representative…

2 years ago

When it comes to railroad safety, America is off the mark

Last week, an Amtrak train derailed at Union Station in Chicago. The same week, a freight train in Wisconsin derailed, sending…

2 years ago

The ‘zombie drug’ xylazine’s atrocities, rocking Chicago and New York

These days, drug use in Washington Square Park in New York is a pretty open topic. People can be seen…

2 years ago

Patrick Beverley Makes Fun of LeBron James Following His Startling Injury Comeback

After missing 13 games and raising concerns that he might be sidelined for the remainder of the season, LeBron James…

2 years ago

The $3 trillion in deficit reduction under Biden’s budget: It’s still insufficient

In his budget proposal for FY 2024, President Biden pledges to cut future deficits by $2.8 trillion over the following…

2 years ago

An individual from Rockford was given a 10-year prison sentence for robbing banks in Rockford and Belvidere

ROCKFORD — A federal judge has sentenced a Rockford man to a total of 10 years in federal prison for…

2 years ago

Before she passed away, a woman who was stabbed on a Chicago train platform identified her assailant

Samantha Maldonado, 26, was stabbed repeatedly on the Chicago Transit Authority’s Adams and Wabash platform. Her ex-boyfriend, Alejandro Arellano, has…

2 years ago

Police in Naperville urge locals to observe St. Patrick’s Day responsibly

The Naperville Police Department is participating in a statewide enforcement campaign to crack down on impaired drivers and encourage people…

2 years ago

Ross Stores aims to open about 100 locations this year

Off-price retailer Ross Stores aims to open about 100 locations this year, having already debuted 19 new stores in February…

2 years ago

Peoria County: Threats of severe weather during Preparedness Week

Peoria County’s Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the National Weather Service, is calling on Peoria County residents to educate…

2 years ago

Lori Lightfoot is denied for a second term

CHICAGO — Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after…

2 years ago

Chicago Bears to open the bidding on the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft

INDIANAPOLIS -- Justin Fields has created enough value to allow the Chicago Bears to open the bidding on the No.…

2 years ago

Walmart to close 3 stores in Chicago area

Nearly half a dozen Walmart locations are set to close in the coming weeks, just two months after the retail…

2 years ago

Turkey earthquake becomes personal for Chicago-based executive of Zakat Foundation

Amina Demir is no stranger to helping people displaced because of natural or political disasters. As the chief operating officer…

2 years ago

Pritzker Administration: Additional $8 Million to Homebuyer Assistance Program

Pritzker Administration Relaunches “Opening Doors” Homebuyer Assistance Program With Additional $8 Million Down Payment Assistance Program Helping Break Down Key…

2 years ago

Hill’s Campaign Report: Will Lightfoot survive next month’s election?

Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report, tracking the latest news on campaigns and elections Will Lightfoot survive next month’s election?…

2 years ago

UCIP announces O’Rourke, Ryan are among new fellows for its Pritzker Fellows Program

The University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics (UCIP) announced that former Reps. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas.), and Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), who…

2 years ago

Friday shooting in Chicago: 2 killed, 2 wounded

The shooting Friday occurred on the grounds of the Benito Juárez Community Academy, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Two…

2 years ago

Highland Park shooting: Prosecutors allege that father helped his son obtain weapon

The father of the Highland Park shooting suspect accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade is…

2 years ago

Illinois lags behind many other states on energy efficiency policies

Despite passing a groundbreaking environmental law called CEJA last year, Illinois still lags behind many other states on energy efficiency…

2 years ago

Chicago prosecutor rejoins McDermott Will & Emery

A federal prosecutor who helped secure guilty pleas from multiple Illinois politicians for various corruption charges has rejoined McDermott Will…

2 years ago

23-year-old man from Northbrook sentenced to 7 ½ years in federal prison for helping ISIS

A former DePaul University student was sentenced Thursday to 7 ½ years in federal prison for using his developing computer…

2 years ago

Aurora city council votes to contribute $50 million for relocating Hollywood Casino

Aurora city council voted last week to relocate and expand the Hollywood casino and contribute $50 million to help build…

2 years ago

Former Labor Union Official Sentenced for Getting Unlawful Cash Payment

CHICAGO — A former high-ranking official in a labor union was sentenced today to more than a year and a…

2 years ago

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