Two Illinois couples say DCFS removed their newborns within hours of birth, blaming confusing court stipulations and prompting a bill to force clearer warnings. Advocates say the agency’s record-keeping problems make reforms urgent.

Federal figures obtained by CBS News show ICE arrested 261 DACA beneficiaries in the first 10 months of the administration, prompting calls for oversight from lawmakers and advocates.

A Jefferson Park attorney and community activist announced a bid to unseat Ald. James Gardiner and said they'd be Chicago's first transgender alderperson if elected.

Perry Mandera, a former strip‑club owner with a fraught legal past, and his companies have given six‑figure sums to Alexi Giannoulias as the secretary of state eyes a Chicago mayoral bid.

Chicago Fed chief Austan Goolsbee urged patience on rate cuts, saying 3% inflation is 'not good enough.' Markets still price easing later this year.

The Chicago Fed's CFNAI rose to +0.18 in January, reversing December weakness and nudging the three‑month average higher. Analysts say the breadth of the gain matters.

A Springfield bill would add EMTs, dispatchers and other licensed EMS clinicians to Illinois' Line of Duty Compensation Act, extending duty‑death payments to more prehospital workers.

Crain's 2026 ranking shows the U.S. government still leads the Chicago-area job list, with CPS and the City close behind while hospitals and firms fill out the top 10.

A guide has circled describing venues and logistics for a Trump rally near Chicago, but the campaign’s events page shows no confirmed stop yet.

Lawmakers are pressing a new adequacy‑based funding formula to steer more state dollars to struggling regional campuses, sparking pushback from the University of Illinois system.

Aldermen want the mayor to launch a national search after volunteers reported animals left unwalked, inexperienced staff and alleged retaliation at the city shelter.

Federal 2026 tax changes expand the educator deduction but move larger classroom costs to Schedule A, helping itemizers while many teachers who take the standard deduction may get nothing.

Rep. Robin Kelly said Israel's campaign in Gaza 'turned into' genocide at a Chicago debate, drawing fresh attention to the March 17 Democratic primary.