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Pritzker wants Illinois to be latest state to ban cellphones in classroom

Pritzker proposed legislation during his State of the State speech in February that would call for banning cellphones during classroom learning time. However, his proposal would not ban cellphones in school entirely, meaning students may still be allowed to use their devices between classes. Private schools would not be included in the ban.

What's next for Illinois flag after statewide vote produces overwhelming winner?

After weeks of voting amongst 14 total choices, the Illinois public has decided to keep the state’s flag the same. But what happens next? Earlier this year, the public had the chance to vote on 10 new designs — finalists from more than 5,

Illinois' largest fireworks show cancelled for 2025, village board says

The suburb of Itasca, located in DuPage County, will not host their iconic fireworks show in 2025, according to a village press release. The fireworks celebration, held at Hamilton Lakes Business Park, has taken place for nearly three decades.

Illinois’ emergency reserves lowest in nation

Illinois is dead last of the 50 states in its ability to handle a financial crisis. It couldn’t last a month. The rainy-day fund that should be its primary reserve, and that Gov. J.B. Pritzker lauded himself for refilling,

Illinois reports 8.3% drop in overdose deaths, first decline in five years

Overdose drug deaths in Illinois have declined by 8.3% according to new data released by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Illinois voters favor current state flag, reject proposals for redesign

Illinois residents voted to keep the existing state flag design in a contest aimed at updating and replacing the flag.

Where to find Chicago's best Lenten Fish Frys in the city and suburbs

The Lenten season, which began on March 5, is a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, and fasting leading up to Easter.

Chicago gets a brief winter break before snow and rain return

Chicago is enjoying sunshine and seasonable temperatures today before snow and a rain/snow mix move in early Friday.

Fire erupts from residence on Chicago's North Side

Firefighters were on-scene of a large fire at a residence in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

Best arts and crafts supplies

Kids and adults alike can find joy and a sense of accomplishment in arts and crafts, whether their chosen pursuit is scrapbooking, paper crafts or pottery.

Terry Savage: Tariffs 101

Let’s talk about how tariffs work to impact the economy — without any political considerations — just considering the potential economic consequences of tariffs, and how they impact the trade

Chicago weather: Gradual warmup ahead after bitter cold stretch

Chicago is experiencing bitter cold today with wind chills near -20 in some areas and a chance for flurries this afternoon.

Why a trade for Dylan Cease seems unlikely right now for Mets

The price tag for Cease could evolve, but sources said the Mets are hesitant about the current potential acquisition cost.

In Frigid Chicago, Businesses Struggle to Open Amid Fears of ICE Raids

Newsweek reached out to ICE and Chicago City Hall for comment via email Tuesday morning.

Coyotes Are Wreaking Havoc in Chicago

It is mating season for coyotes, which "generally means increased activity in urban areas, including Chicago," according to Chicago Animal Care and Control.

Bears interview key Packers assistant for head coach opening

The Chicago Bears have requested to interview rival Green Bay Packers' Adam Stenavich to fill their vacant HC position

She Changed History, Then Erased Her Own

In “The Secret History of the Rape Kit,” Pagan Kennedy explores the tangled story of a simple but life-changing innovation, and the woman who fought for it.

The New Combustible Age

The Los Angeles fires hark to the nineteenth-century blazes that ravaged our cities—and point toward an even more flammable future.

‘Jeffrey Dahmer type stuff’: Young coyote stomped to death in Mt. Greenwood

A young coyote was stomped to death Saturday in Mt. Greenwood and neighbors are upset. Officers responded to the 10600 block of South Sacramento Avenue at around 3:45 p.m. on the report

Chicago Bears CEO Kevin Warren ‘enamored’ by coach not named Ben Johnson: Report

During the early December press conference announcing Matt Eberflu’s ouster, Chicago Bears CEO Kevin Warren made comments about his joint coaching search with general manager Ryan Poles that made it seem like there could be an imbalance of power at Halas Hall this winter.

Report: Rōki Sasaki, Blue Jays Meet amid Dodgers, Padres, Mets, Cubs, Rangers Rumors

The Toronto Blue Jays met with Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki last week, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Andy McCullough. Rosenthal and

Retrofitting Chicago’s Bungalows For Their Next 100 Years

Bringing a classic Chicago bungalow up to 2025 standards regarding energy use and traffic flow required innovative solutions and material science breakthroughs.

Chicago faces New Orleans in non-conference play

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Chicago Bulls NBA game to be played on January 14, 2025 on ESPN.

Pros, cons of weight loss drugs

We have made this January "wellness month" here on the ABC7 and we are tackling a hot topic - weight loss drugs. The pros, cons and who can benefit.

How Commodities Brought Me From Wisconsin to Chicago—and Back

What was newfound joy going to do to my life? Would provide for my future, or would it take me down a bad path? Back in the early 1980s, I wasn’t so sure.

Kohl's closing stores • Portillo's new restaurant • Deadly Oak Lawn crash

CHICAGO - Kohl's announced it plans to close 27 "underperforming" stores across the country, including two in the Chicago area; Portillo's will open its third pick-up-only restaurant in south suburban Orland Park; and a Chicago man was accused of driving under the influence and crashing into another car in Oak Lawn.

Sabonis stars as DeRozan and the streaking Kings beat the Bulls 124-119

Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 on Sunday to extend their season-high win streak to seven games.

One Chicago’s 12 Crossover Events, Ranked by Credibility

Weeks away from the franchise’s first three-show crossover in years, we’re ranking the past efforts by how forced they felt.

Chicago Bears turn to an experienced candidate for head coaching job amid Ben Johnson rumors

As the Chicago Bears embark on their search for a new head coach, two prominent names have emerged as top contenders, one being former Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers h

Chicago man reunites with long-lost mother after adoption and helps keep her bakery alive

It’s the most joyful story and time in my life,” Lindsey told ABC News. “In my senior years, all of this has come together.”

BTS member J-Hope announces first solo world tour, which includes Chicago stop

The “Hope on the Stage” tour will kick off Feb. 28 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. He’ll do three nights there, before heading to Brooklyn, New York; Chicago; Mexico City; San Antonio; Oakland, California; Los Angeles; Manila, Philippines; Saitama, Japan; Singapore; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok; Macau; Taipei, Taiwan; and Osaka, Japan.

Chicago Cubs former prospect indirectly slams Cubs coaching

The Chicago Cubs traded pitching prospect Jackson Ferris, along with Zyhir Hope to the Los Angeles Dodgers in January of 2024 for Michael Busch and Yency Almonte.

Ex-Chicagoans, former Mayor Lightfoot's relatives among 180,000 displaced by raging Los Angeles fires

"For those of us who are not physically there, we’re still trying to wrap our minds around that this really happened," Lightfoot told the Sun-Times Thursday. "It’s just so incredibly surreal."

Chennedy Carter's overseas success poses a challenge for Chicago Sky negotiations but her words don't help

As the Chicago Sky prepare for the upcoming WNBA season, the team faces a pivotal decision regarding star guard Chennedy Carter. Known for her explosive scoring ability, Carter has

Driver sentenced in deadly Uptown hit-and-run crash that killed Chicago mother in 2023

Ricky Hernandez was sentenced to less than a decade for the crash that killed Soyfa Athamanah, 69, court records show.

Check out Time Out’s interactive map of the best things to do in Chicago

There’s never a shortage of incredible experiences in Chicago, whether you’re looking to dine at the finest restaurants in town or for exciting things to do on your day off. The team at Time Out is here to help you discover the best of the city and to do that,