Armed Robbery Suspect Fatally Shot in Confrontation with Police in Hickory Hills, Illinois
Officers fatally shot a man after an armed robbery and pursuit in Hickory Hills, Illinois, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times and CBS News Chicago. An officer was also injured. The incident is under investigation.
Cook County Holds Minimum Wage Steady at $15 Despite Rising Cost of Living
Cook County's minimum wage remains unchanged at $15.00/hour for non-tipped employees and $9.00 for tipped ones, with no increase scheduled for July 1, 2025. Compliance with the Minimum Wage Ordinance is required for local businesses.
Chicago Weather: Sunny Start, Potential Thunderstorms and Hazy Skies Ahead with a Summer Heat Surge on the Horizon
Chicago experiences sunny skies and mid-70s temperatures with a forecast of rain and thunderstorms later and gusty winds. The weekend may see smoke and slight temperature drops before a heat surge next week.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul Leads Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over STEM Funding Cuts
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 16 other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to protect STEM funding and diversity programs following NSF cuts and directives.
Illinois Lawmakers Propose Major Overhaul of Public Transit with Formation of Northern Illinois Transit Authority
Lawmakers in Illinois are proposing a bill to rename the RTA to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA), unify fares, and enhance security, but without addressing a $770 million budget shortfall.












