Illinois lawmakers approve $50.5 billion budget and await Gov. Pritzker’s signature

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers finally approved a new state budget early Saturday, sending it…

Dust storm in Illinois causes ‘multiple’ fatalities after 40 to 60 cars crash on major highway, officials say | CNN

CNN  —  Multiple fatalities have been reported after a dust storm caused at least 40 to…

These women ran an underground abortion network in the 1960s. Here’s what they fear might happen today | CNN

CNN  —  The voice on the phone in 1966 was gruff and abrupt: “Do you want…

What Walmart’s pullback from Chicago says about Corporate America’s limits | CNN Business

New York CNN  —  A line of Chicago mayors heavily courted Walmart over the last two…

Walmart made Chicago a centerpiece of its racial justice push. Now, it’s closing stores | CNN Business

New York CNN  —  Walmart plans to close half its stores in Chicago, a reversal of…

Progressive Brandon Johnson will be elected Chicago mayor, succeeding Lori Lightfoot, CNN projects | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Chicago voters will choose Brandon Johnson, a progressive Cook County commissioner backed by the…

1 dead, at least 28 injured after roof collapses at the Apollo Theatre in Illinois | CNN

CNN  —  One person was killed and 28 others were injured after a full roof collapse…

Chicago mayoral candidates Johnson and Vallas clash over policing in debate | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Chicago mayoral candidates sparred over public safety in a televised debate Thursday night ahead…

NYC mayor says Lori Lightfoot’s loss in Chicago is ‘warning sign for the country’ | CNN Politics

Washington CNN  —  New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday brushed aside the suggestion that…

5 things to know for March 1: Greece train, Ohio toxic train, Chicago, RSV, Ukraine | CNN

CNN  —  At least two commercial flights this week made unscheduled loops in the sky to…