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Finance Committee votes down Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 tax plan, putting budget in limbo
Finance Committee votes down Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 tax plan, putting budget in limbo
Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.6 billion spending plan for 2026 was dealt a major blow on Monday, as a key City Council committee voted down his plan for roughly $600 million in new taxes.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Finance Committee votes down Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 tax plan, putting budget in limbo
4 dead, 4 injured after wooden boat believed to be ferrying migrants into US capsizes off San Diego
4 dead, 4 injured after wooden boat believed to be ferrying migrants into US capsizes off San Diego
A wooden skiff believed to have been ferrying migrants toward the U.S. capsized in stormy seas near San Diego, leaving at least four people dead and four hospitalized, the Coast Guard said Saturday.
abc7chicago.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
4 dead, 4 injured after wooden boat believed to be ferrying migrants into US capsizes off San Diego
Illinois man charged with first degree murder of 14 year old girl
Illinois man charged with first degree murder of 14 year old girl – Muddy River News
VANDALIA, Ill.–Illinois State Police announced the arrest of a man in the death of a 14-year-old girl in Vandalia, a community about just under a three-hour drive southeast of Quincy. Special agents...
muddyrivernews.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Illinois man charged with first degree murder of 14 year old girl
NECAC issues public thank you for generous donations at a critical time in New London
NECAC issues public thank you for generous donations at a critical time in New London – Muddy River News
Meat donations still needed NEW LONDON, Mo.–North East Community Action Corporation, or NECAC, Ralls County Service Coordinator Crystal Bliss, blissfully sorted items at the agency’s food pantry in...
muddyrivernews.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NECAC issues public thank you for generous donations at a critical time in New London
Man charged with sexually abusing young girl in Oak Forest to remain in jail
Man charged with sexually abusing young girl in Oak Forest to remain in jail
Oak Forest police said on Nov. 3, officers responded to a BP gas station for a report of a man touching the victim inappropriately.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Man charged with sexually abusing young girl in Oak Forest to remain in jail
3 suspects sought in CTA Green Line robbery in Bronzeville last month
3 suspects sought in CTA Green Line robbery in Bronzeville last month
Chicago police said the suspects robbed a 16-year-old boy on the platform on Oct. 9, in the 0-100 block of East 35th Street.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
3 suspects sought in CTA Green Line robbery in Bronzeville last month
Broadview mayor declares "civil emergency" over threats, will hold village board meeting remotely
Broadview mayor declares "civil emergency" over threats, will hold village board meeting remotely
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson has declared a civil emergency and will hold Monday night's village board meeting remotely, following a series of threats against the mayor and other village officials.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Broadview mayor declares "civil emergency" over threats, will hold village board meeting remotely
Burglary crew steals ATM from Wrigleyville business
Burglary crew steals ATM from Wrigleyville business
Surveillance video from outside the business captured one of the suspects using what appeared to be a crowbar before three suspects entered.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Burglary crew steals ATM from Wrigleyville business
The next Met Gala exhibit will spotlight fashion across art history
The next Met Gala exhibit will spotlight fashion across art history
"Costume Art," announced Monday as the next big show at the museum's Costume Institute - launched by the starry Met Gala in 2026.
abc7.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The next Met Gala exhibit will spotlight fashion across art history
2 men stabbed blocks apart in South Loop; 1 attack involved axe, Chicago police say
2 men stabbed blocks apart in South Loop; 1 attack involved axe, Chicago police say
Two men were stabbed just blocks apart in the South Loop early Monday morning, Chicago police said.
abc7chicago.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
2 men stabbed blocks apart in South Loop; 1 attack involved axe, Chicago police say
Chicago pediatric cancer patient goes on surprise trip to Bears game in Minnesota
Chicago pediatric cancer patient goes on surprise trip to Bears game in Minnesota
Advocate Children's Hospital and the Chicago Bears teamed up to surprise Emiliano Covarrubias, 11, with the trip last week.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Chicago pediatric cancer patient goes on surprise trip to Bears game in Minnesota
One Hope United’s Holiday Hope Express gift drive | Jumpstart
One Hope United’s Holiday Hope Express gift drive | Jumpstart
Jackie Kostek visits the organization that has been spreading holiday cheer to thousands of children and families through their annual gift drive for 130 years.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
One Hope United’s Holiday Hope Express gift drive | Jumpstart
Flossmoor man guilty of aggravated battery against Cook Co. State's Attorney Kim Foxx: documents
Flossmoor man guilty of aggravated battery against Cook Co. State's Attorney Kim Foxx: documents
William Swetz allegedly threw a "brown liquid substance from a drink cup" in the face of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx before trying to hit her with his vehicle, court documents obtained by ABC7...
abc7chicago.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Flossmoor man guilty of aggravated battery against Cook Co. State's Attorney Kim Foxx: documents
Tickets for Metra's holiday trains goes on sale Monday
Tickets for Metra's holiday trains goes on sale Monday
The trips include the Metra Electric, BNSF, Milwaukee District West, Rock Island, and Union Pacific Northwest lines.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Tickets for Metra's holiday trains goes on sale Monday
School resource officers in NW Indiana gives fake tickets to students using phrase “6 7”
School resource officers in NW Indiana gives fake tickets to students using phrase “6 7”
The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office said their brave school resource officers handed out fake tickets to as many students using the phrase as possible.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
School resource officers in NW Indiana gives fake tickets to students using phrase “6 7”
Tickets going on sale for Metra's holiday trains
Tickets going on sale for Metra's holiday trains
The trains will run on Dec. 6, 13, and 20.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Tickets going on sale for Metra's holiday trains
Couple's Video Showed Sexual Conduct With Dog: Cops | Rainy Week Ahead | Too Much Marijuana: IL Weekend
Couple's Video Showed Sexual Conduct With Dog: Cops | Rainy Week Ahead | Too Much Marijuana: IL Weekend
Plus: Police deputy chief retires, chickens die in barn fire, serial groper arrest.
patch.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Couple's Video Showed Sexual Conduct With Dog: Cops | Rainy Week Ahead | Too Much Marijuana: IL Weekend
CBS Skywatch spots barrack doors in Elwood left open as National Guard troops set to leave Illinois
CBS Skywatch spots barrack doors in Elwood left open as National Guard troops set to leave Illinois
The Illinois National Guard remains activated at this time, but the Texas National Guard is returning to Texas, the official said.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
CBS Skywatch spots barrack doors in Elwood left open as National Guard troops set to leave Illinois
Chicago’s airports returning to normal as FAA lifts flight restrictions from shutdown
Chicago’s airports returning to normal as FAA lifts flight restrictions from shutdown
A big sigh of relief on Monday for people getting ready to travel for Thanksgiving. Airlines are slowly getting back to normal after the FAA lifted restrictions imposed during the government shutdown.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Chicago’s airports returning to normal as FAA lifts flight restrictions from shutdown
Want to change your name? A new Illinois law means more privacy during the process
Want to change your name? A new Illinois law means more privacy during the process
A new Illinois law that took effect in March allows for a smoother name-change process. And Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is helping people apply and potentially save money.
www.nprillinois.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Want to change your name? A new Illinois law means more privacy during the process
CTA releases Holiday Train, Bus schedules
CTA releases Holiday Train, Bus schedules
The CTA has rolled out this year's schedule for the Allstate Holiday Bus and Train.
abc7chicago.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
CTA releases Holiday Train, Bus schedules
Man shot, killed in Chicago's West Loop over weekend identified
Man shot, killed in Chicago's West Loop over weekend identified
The shooting happened shortly after 3 a.m. on Sunday in the 100 block of North Elizabeth Street.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Man shot, killed in Chicago's West Loop over weekend identified
Rainy Week Ahead For Chicago Area
Rainy Week Ahead For Chicago Area
"After [Monday] morning, we may not see the sun again until late in the week or this weekend," the weather service said.
patch.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Rainy Week Ahead For Chicago Area
Powerball prize worth $200K remains unclaimed for ticket sold in Dolton, Illinois last year
Powerball prize worth $200K remains unclaimed for ticket sold in Dolton, Illinois last year
The winning ticket was sold for the Nov. 30, 2024, drawing at the Citgo gas station at 44 E. Sibley Blvd. in Dolton, Illinois.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Powerball prize worth $200K remains unclaimed for ticket sold in Dolton, Illinois last year
Pet of the Week: Marble!
Pet of the Week: Marble! – Muddy River News
Marble- Meet Marble! Marble is a 5-year-old Terrier/Hound mix with a stunning brindle and white coat and the most adorable chocolate-brown eyes you’ve ever seen! She’s always smiling and ready to...
muddyrivernews.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Pet of the Week: Marble!