Mike Flannery
Mike Flannery is the political editor at FOX 32 News.
Previously, he covered politics at CBS 2 Chicago for 30 years.
Flannery grew up in Washington, D.C., and graduated from Georgetown University. He covered politics and labor for the Chicago Sun-Times for seven years before transitioning to TV in 1980.
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Is Illinois the only state playing by the White House reopening rules?
A local scientist is reacting to news that Illinois is the only state meeting every benchmark for reopening set by the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Illinois lawmaker pushing for ballot referendum that would let voters remove Pritzker from office
A Republican lawmaker says he will try to put something on this fall's ballot that has never been there before: a referendum giving Illinois voters a chance to fire their governor.
Flannery Fired Up: Illinois unemployment issues, Biden VP pick
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Lightfoot reflects on first year in office: 'It's been a hell of a year'
It has been a year since Lori Lightfoot took the oath of office to become mayor of Chicago.
Pritzker's new rule fines businesses up to $2,500 for defying state's shutdown order
A top Republican lawmaker and suburban sheriff are slamming Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, saying they are unhappy with a new move to punish businesses that defy the state’s shutdown order to remain closed.
Flannery Fired Up: Governor Pritzker's reopening plan for Illinois
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Illinois facing catastrophic revenue drop due to COVID-19
With thousands of Illinoisans killed by the deadly coronavirus, its financial fallout has been a secondary concern. But that, too, is frightening.
East Peoria mayor planning to reopen city on Friday
The governor is saying "not so fast" to a central Illinois mayor defying the stay-at-home order. Pritzker warns business owners in East Peoria could lose their state licenses and even their insurance coverage.
Flannery Fired Up: Was Illinois prepared when pandemic hit?
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