Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asking communities outside of Chicago to help house and provide services to the continuing flow of non-citizen arrivals totaling at least 15,000.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday condemned threats made to several Chicago-area libraries this week, with some occurring on the same day as Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias ...

arguing that they are encouraging the migrant crisis that his state is dealing with. Initially starting with Washington D.C., buses later have also included Chicago and New York City. "Texas has ...

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker on ... of authorizing migrants to work and become less reliant on government aid. The letter said Illinois and Chicago had spent and ...

Lampedusa has seen an influx of migrants with 7,000 people arriving in two days, prompting its mayor and the United Nations refugee agency to warn the Italian island is becoming overwhelmed.

House Democrats representing New York City were confronted by right-wing protestors at a press conference Friday to address Manhattan’s migrant crisis. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Adriano ...

The Chicago City Council on Thursday voted to spend ... Council has a “choice to accept or reject” federal money to deal with the migrant crisis, and turning it down “doesn’t help us.” ...

Chicago is facing a budget shortfall of $538 million next year. Around $200 million of that is a result of the immigration crisis that the city has struggled ... likely have spent over $300 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's migrant crisis was top of mind for city leaders at Thursday morning's council meeting, especially figuring out how to fund proposed solutions. Going into the meeting ...

but also the cost to care for the new migrants arriving in Chicago. A piece that falls under the “Special Event Projects” line in the budget, which is estimated to go up by $149 million ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration is estimating a $538 million budget gap reportedly due to rising costs for personnel and pensions, but also the cost to care ...

The network has nearly 100 members, including Chicago Abortion Fund. Planned Parenthood of Illinois has been able to comfortably tend to its escalating clientele and should be able to keep doing ...

Garifuna Flava in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood has been offering a taste of Belizean cuisine ever since it opened 15 years ago. The restaurant, located at 2518 W. 63rd St., is just one many being ...

AT THE TABLE: The Chicago mayor’s office has been talking regularly, including this week, to Springfield lawmakers about how the Illinois General Assembly might be able to help Chicago as it ...

Dave McKinney covers Illinois politics and government for WBEZ and was a longtime Springfield bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times.

JB Pritzker picks up the nearly 800-page criminal justice reform bill after signing it into law during a ceremony at Chicago State ... ends across the state of Illinois this month, it will mean ...

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted 50-45 to confirm Chicago resident and U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cummings to the federal trial bench. Cummings, a 1987 graduate of Northwestern University ...

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With insane rates of corruption and almost no voter involvement in city decisions, perhaps it's no surprise voters in Illinois and Chicago have record-low levels of trust in government.

The association says workers in Chicago don’t need the ordinance and “that the median full-service restaurant tipped worker makes $28.48 per hour in Illinois.” A few restaurant workers at ...

Not just a city issue: Asylum seekers are being sent to Chicago because it’s a city that opens its arms to immigrants. The state of Illinois is also welcoming, so Chicago officials are hoping ...

The Northern Illinois Food Bank serves the suburbs of Chicago and goes out into the rural areas of Northern Illinois, working with 900 food pantries. "We too our seeing a tremendous increase in ...

Fayetteville’s Greek Festival, now in its 33rd year, returns Saturday and Sunday at ... all while enjoying Greek music, dancing and culture. “It shows our cultural influence in the community ...

The National's Homecoming festival returns to Cincinnati this weekend. The two-day music festival takes over the Icon Festival Stage at Smale Park on Friday and Saturday. It will feature ...

CHICAGO — Riot Fest is back for another year in Douglass Park, to the displeasure of some in the community who continue to make it clear they’d like the annual music festival to make a home ...

Manchester Orchestra, Built to Spill and Soccer Mommy are the headliners for the Night Moves Fest, which begins at noon on Nov. 4 at the Community Maritime Park ... a music festival that we ...

Celebrate the second annual Mountain of the Sun music festival this Saturday in Woodland Park. Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Music Collaborative, the festival is small but has plenty of offerings ...

EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Borderland Music + Arts Festival is back ... Organ Fairchild will also be performing at the festival this weekend. Organ Fairchild Keyboard player Joe Bellanti ...

(Feld Entertainment) This weekend is the Englewood Jazz Festival, Riot Fest ... Irving Park Road; free, more information at ravenswoodchicago.org The annual Chicago-owned and run music festival ...

Greek food, dancers, music and other elements of the culture return to Roanoke on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The annual Roanoke Greek Festival, widely known ...

IT TAKES SOME SPECIAL INGREDIENTS TO CREATE A FESTIVAL THAT GETS GLOBAL ATTENTION. MUSIC, DRINK AND OF COURSE, FOOD AND A DESIRE TO SHARE THOSE THINGS WITH THE COMMUNITY AND TEACH THEM.

The Nocturnal Wonderland electronic dance music festival will increase freeway traffic congestion near the Glen Helen Amphitheater in Devore, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officials said.

This weekend, the festival returns once more, and with it over 100,000 festival-goers. Elyria’s Apple Festival entertainment kicks off Friday at 12:30 p.m. with the Elyria High School Marching ...

Chapel Hill St. The fest features dozens ... Children can touch and play music and instruments with KidzNotes at the family stage each day of the festival between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will ...

Josh Jones and Laura Keck have prosecuted hundreds of cases, but no case has troubled them quite like the murder of Becky Bliefnick. Josh Jones: You put yourself in the mind of Becky Bliefnick in the ...

A US District Court has blocked the execution of a schizophrenic man who had been sentenced to die in Texas for a double murder.

An Ohio man wanted for the murder of a 77 ... reportedly warned the suspect before shooting him. Police said the homeowner then left the basement and took up a defensive position on the second-floor ...

An Ohio man wanted for the murder of a 77-year-old woman was shot by a man defending his family ... had different plates from the original displayed. Fayette County investigators said the suspect ...

OAK CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a suspect with murder after a stabbing ... City area about a person who had been stabbed.

14, that it had identified 26-year-old Charles David Shaw, who died in November 1983, as a suspect ... s School of Criminal Justice to re-examine Louiselle’s murder,” the state police said.

After executing "an extensive search warrant" on Monday at Shymanski's residence in Huntingtown, investigators suspected foul play and identified their suspect. Detectives with the Criminal ...

He was wanted for the murder of Emily Foster in Ohio ... determined the homeowner “was forced to defend his family” and had shot the suspect in self-defense, deputies said in the release.

An Ohio man, who is accused of stabbing to death a 77-year-old woman, was shot by a man defending his family ... and murder charges in Ohio. Investigators say Brooks has an extensive criminal ...

Kameron Zamir Head, 22, of Dothan, is wanted on one count of capital murder for the Tuesday shooting death of Zion Brown, 22, of Dothan. He is also wanted on one count of shooting into an occupied ...

He’s the main suspect in ... with first-degree murder, Dockery faces several other felony charges in multiple East Tennessee counties. Prior to the pursuit, Dockery had a child in his car.

MJPS officers arrested the first suspect without incident. The 28-year-old has been charged with breaking and entering, attempted murder and several ... for deployment as family doctors in urgent ...

Like most monumental, cataclysmic, life-altering events, I never saw this one coming. I was in Florida ... I've become aware of my age. My diet, which wasn't terrible, has gotten better, but ...

And it appears the film will be coming to Australia at the same time, with fans discovering it listed on the Hoyts cinema app for an October 13 release date. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour can be ...

They can also pay $119 for NFL Sunday Ticket plus the NFL RedZone channel. To get the student plan, go to YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket subscription page. Student status verification is required to ...

These days, it’s not uncommon to see a film shoot on the streets of Queens ... typical angst and conflict that any youngster at that age would face. The cast also included Blythe Danner ...

CHICAGO (CBS) – The U.S. Soccer Federation announced it plans to move its headquarters, currently located in Chicago, to a new facility in the Atlanta area. U.S. Soccer aims to construct a new ...

Shane van Gisbergen is moving full-time to NASCAR. Trackhouse Racing announced Wednesday night the three-time Australian Supercars champion and Chicago street course winner would make the ...

and Tommy Espinal (22 years old) — to create a short film honoring their Hispanic and Latin American culture, titled Yo Recuerdo/ I Remember. Watch a trailer for the short film above.

Are you a print subscriber? Activate your account. 12 min 49 sec ago By Erika Wheless - 27 min 49 sec ago By José Simián - 27 min 49 sec ago By Tim Nudd - 57 min 49 sec ago 2 days 13 hours ago ...

The 2000 film Bring It On made us fascinated with cheerleading, but D.W. Waterson's movie Backspot will make you fiercely captivated by the sport in a coming-of-age story starring Devery ... but ...

North America’s longest-running competitive film fest, the Chicago International Film Festival is running Oct. 11-22 at venues across the city including the Music Box Theatre, the Gene Siskel ...

Alliance Defending Freedom has won fifteen Supreme Court cases. Now it wants religious exemptions to anti-discrimination laws—and is targeting trans rights.

The week ahead will have temps well above normal to start the week—and well below normal by the end of the week.  Our stretch of summer-like weather continues today around Chicago and into the ...

Once you tackle the moon, look for nearby planets as well. The way to tell a star from a planet is the "twinkle," or lack of one — stars twinkle, but planets don’t, Arcand said. At certain times of ...

Its namesake peak, Grand Teton, towers at 13,775 feet tall, while others in the Teton Range top 12,000 feet ... that's one of my favorite things to do," Adams said. The park is also a haven for hiking ...

The best things to do in Lake Conroe include boating, fishing and kayaking, plus visiting local parks, restaurants, water parks and entertainment venues.

Here are our top 30 things to do in Cleveland with kids, including kid-friendly places to eat and great Cleveland hotels. For more Midwest vacation ideas, including our guides to Columbus and ...

there are so many things to see and do in this elegant, cultural city. There are so many options that planning a Paris vacation, especially if you’re visiting Paris for the first time, can feel like ...

The real attraction here ... is one of North America’s top-rated Japanese gardens and has been a popular destination for over 10 years. It is among the most interesting things to do in Illinois (that ...

“One of the best locations to watch Florence from the top hills is Piazzale Michelangelo ... tops Percoraro’s list of the best things to do while in the city. This still-functioning ...

Many unification events are held here in Imjingak Park and this attraction serves as one of the most ... explore the very best of Seoul and beyond. We hope this guide featuring the best things to do ...

Check out these awesome things ... guide is all you need for ideas and inspiration on what to do in Barcelona with kids so you have a super fun European trip! Don’t have time to read a bunch of ...

We've got you covered. Check out The Providence Journal's top five things to do this Sunday. The weather report says it's going to be sunny and pleasant, with temperatures in the upper 70s.

In Illinois, about two-thirds of the state’s roughly 1,100 fire departments rely almost entirely on volunteers. And, with few exceptions, those departments are running out of volunteers.

Implementation of a 2022 state law that required 27 additional towns in Connecticut to create fair rent commissions is in various stages across the state, leaving some tenants with uneven access ...

A Democratic congressman representing Illinois said immigrants were necessary ... Mike Quigley's (D-IL) statement comes as residents of major U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York City, and ...

On recreational softball nights in Edwardsville, Alton's Gary Whyte is the most popular man in town. At 86 years old ... earned his popularity. The Dow, Illinois, grad did have a chance to ...

Implementation of a 2022 state law that required 27 additional towns in Connecticut to create fair rent commissions is in various stages across the state, leaving some tenants with uneven access ...

Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org Implementation of a 2022 state law that required 27 additional towns in Connecticut to create fair rent commissions is in various stages across the state, leaving some ...

Chicago Fire Lt. Kevin Ward was laid to rest on Wednesday more than a month after he sustained serious injuries while battling a house fire. He died on Aug. 29. (Chicago Fire Department) CHICAGO ...

PennLive’s David Jones and Bob Flounders analyze Saturday’s Penn State-Illinois matchup in Champaign. James Franklin’s Nittany Lions are two-touchdown favorites, and the Illini were roughed ...

PennLive’s David Jones and Bob Flounders analyze Saturday’s Penn State-Illinois matchup in Champaign. James Franklin’s Nittany Lions are two-touchdown favorites, and the Illini were roughed ...

Illinois, often referred to as the “Land of Lincoln” in honor of Abraham Lincoln, is a state located in the Midwest region of the United States. With its agricultural landscapes and significant ...

Salaar was supposed to release on the 28th of this month on a mammoth scale. The film’s trailer was supposed to be released in the first week of September and as it did not come out, discussions ...

The Bears have struggled mightily to begin the 2023 season, as Chicago currently sports an 0-3 record with a league-worst minus-59 point differential. But have no fear, one bar on the city’s North ...

Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis talks with host Amy Guth about the Chicago biotech companies ... moonshot" project. Plus: Bally's temporary casino in River North opens, UAW's ...

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10 (UPI) --Bally's Corporation, the casino giant with more ... bill that would have provided a temporary stopgap against the looming government shutdown that now would appear to be almost certain ...

After years of planning, months of renovations and several days of monitored practice sessions, Bally’s Chicago got the ... earning the casino a temporary operating permit from the Gaming ...

After years of planning, months of renovations and several days of monitored practice sessions, Bally’s ... to the Chicago Bears. Five of the new casinos, however, are now open for business ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's very first casino is now open for business. Bally's opened its doors at 8 ... high roller level on the third floor. The temporary location is packed with nearly 800 ...

After years of planning, months of buildout and several days of monitored practice sessions, Bally’s Chicago got the ... earning the casino a temporary operating permit from the Gaming Board.

Daley, the city of Chicago on Saturday hosted the opening of its first legal casino. Bally's Casino threw open ... a temporary stopgap against the looming government shutdown that now would ...

The temporary casino will be open while Bally's builds a permanent one at the Chicago Tribune printing plant in River West. That could take up to three years.

The casino is open ... Chicago Tribune Publishing Center, located at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, is expected to begin in 2024. Bally’s was granted a license to operate a temporary casino ...

CHICAGO - After decades of political wrangling by past Chicago mayors, years of jockeying by potential developers for the lucrative deal and months of preparation by the lucky bidder, Bally’s ...

Professional guest service, clean and great location. Front desk manager/employee was very helpful with answering some questions. The room was very clean and spacious. The building was clean and well ...

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I am delighted to realise that $954 of dividends have been credited to my bank account by CICT, the largest shopping mall and commercial Reit in Singapore. These dividends help to cover this budget ...

The Tree House of Schaumburg combines lavish resort-style amenities, extravagant floor plans and award-winning Finger Company management within walking distance of everything Chicago's elite ...

I am a big believer in the link between walking ... floors of one mall are now occupied by a medical clinic, and another languishing mall will soon become a community center. Malls can be great ...

Speaking to ANI, Ali said, "We are going to construct one of the largest shopping malls in Ahmedabad and Chennai and we are opening our shopping mall in Hyderabad end of this month. Also we are going ...

Skirting the Burj Khalifa in downtown Dubai is every shopper's paradise. The massive Dubai Mall is one of the largest shopping centers in the world and houses more than 1,300 stores. Even if you ...

If you're facing a rainy day or simply can't bear the weight of your wallet, the largest shopping mall in the country is a welcome distraction. With more than 500 stores (and 5.6 million square ...

Following the announcement of Baywest Mall going up for sale earlier this year, it has been reported that one of Eastern Cape's biggest shopping malls has been sold to a consortium of equity ...

Fall is here at Stan's Donuts & Coffee with the debut of three new doughnuts and seven spiced drinks this week. Pastry flavors include the Apple Cider, the Pumpkin Old Fashioned and the Pumpkin ...

Once you start poring over the upcoming fall comedy season, it quickly becomes an overwhelming embarrassment of riches. Apologies in advance to all the worthy acts and artists, from Second City to ...

If you don't feel that U.S. culture (and much of the world in different ways) is in turmoil, you are not paying attention.

To foster company culture, you have to address the behaviors that underpin your culture. However, establishing new behaviors as habits is no cakewalk.

The start of the season has not gone to plan for Chelsea and their new head coach but there is no crisis talk at Stamford Bridge ...

This week in the business and tech world, we saw a mix of intriguing developments, from the rise of certain startups to the strategic moves of established giants. Zepto and BluSmart earned spots on ...

Companies are struggling with where to start with generative AI ... When using these tools, it’s vital to have human review of important and high-risk decisions. Today’s GenAI models can ...

I’ve been raving about Mason’s work since his gorgeous debut, “The Piano Tuner,” was published over 20 years ago while he was in medical school. He’s since won fellowships from the ...

Considering the play “What the Constitution Means To Me,” opens on Tuesday, you have to admit she’s off to a good start. The work, which runs through October 8, was written by Heidi Schreck ...

One Piece Review : What’s It About ... It is a story that steams out of an anime culture that is not just consumed by fans, but religiously worshiped for decades. It is a story that dates ...

The franchise would benefit from a fresh start and this feels like that. The open-wheel/F1-style cars handle like a dream and hug the road in a way that stands out from the Japanese tuner culture ...

This problem becomes acute as Goodman draws closer to the present and archival research gives way to “you had to be there” recollections of the party culture ... the Book Review’s podcast ...

With powerful, seamless music from start to finish, never allowing the audience to interrupt the action with applause, the effect is magnificently gripping. Most unusually, Pappano and the entire ...