Pritzker gives update on Illinois marijuana sales and social equity licensing
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update on the legal sale of marijuana in Illinois. Pritzker signed the bill legalizing marijuana back in 2019. He spoke at the Cannabis Capital Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago.
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update on the legal sale of marijuana in Illinois. Pritzker signed the bill legalizing marijuana back in 2019. He spoke at the Cannabis Capital Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago.
House Republicans make case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."
Migrant crisis concern grows as need for shelters increases
Chicago has now received over 15,000 asylum seekers with eight buses arriving over the weekend and 15 more by the end of the week. Mayor Brandon Johnson says the goal is to move migrants out of police stations to safe shelters.
Chicago has now received over 15,000 asylum seekers with eight buses arriving over the weekend and 15 more by the end of the week. Mayor Brandon Johnson says the goal is to move migrants out of police stations to safe shelters.
'Workers of America are getting screwed': Trump speaks before Michigan UAW workers amid strike
“The workers of America are getting - I’m going to put it very nicely - screwed, you're getting screwed," Trump said. "Yesterday Joe Biden posed for photos at the picket line. But it is his policies that sent Michigan autoworkers to the unemployment line."
“The workers of America are getting - I’m going to put it very nicely - screwed, you're getting screwed," Trump said. "Yesterday Joe Biden posed for photos at the picket line. But it is his policies that sent Michigan autoworkers to the unemployment line."
Congressman blasts Kim Foxx during Chicago meeting on crime: 'it's only gotten worse'
"Innocent people in Chicago are victimized by a justice system that cares more about political correctness than punishing the criminals who have harmed them and their families for 11 years. Eleven years," said Jordan. "Chicago has led the country in homicides, and it's only gotten worse under state attorney Kim Foxx."
"Innocent people in Chicago are victimized by a justice system that cares more about political correctness than punishing the criminals who have harmed them and their families for 11 years. Eleven years," said Jordan. "Chicago has led the country in homicides, and it's only gotten worse under state attorney Kim Foxx."
Democrats blast House Republicans for planned forum on Chicago crime instead of addressing government shutdown
Chicago Democrats on Monday lambasted Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee for planning a crime forum in Chicago on Tuesday, rather than working to avoid a federal government shutdown.
Chicago Democrats on Monday lambasted Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee for planning a crime forum in Chicago on Tuesday, rather than working to avoid a federal government shutdown.
Biden joins UAW on picket line in Michigan
Members of UAW are now deep into the second week of striking.
Members of UAW are now deep into the second week of striking.
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.
Donald Trump, skipping Republican debate, eyes California delegate sweep in state he loves to hate
A state GOP rule change has opened the possibility that the former president might be able to sweep California's trove of delegates in the March 5 primary.
A state GOP rule change has opened the possibility that the former president might be able to sweep California's trove of delegates in the March 5 primary.
Controversy surrounds Trump's visit to South Carolina gun shop
Former President Donald Trump's trip to South Carolina was not without controversy.
Former President Donald Trump's trip to South Carolina was not without controversy.
'Innocent kids don't murder people': Anti-violence activists, families call on Johnson, Foxx to enforce laws
Violence prevention activists called on Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and Mayor Brandon Johnson to enforce the criminal laws of the city and state.
Violence prevention activists called on Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and Mayor Brandon Johnson to enforce the criminal laws of the city and state.
Activists urge Kim Foxx, Mayor Brandon Johnson to enforce laws against violence
A man whose 18-year-old brother was gunned down in Chicago last year joined other violence prevention activists to mark National Remembrance Day of murdered victims.
A man whose 18-year-old brother was gunned down in Chicago last year joined other violence prevention activists to mark National Remembrance Day of murdered victims.
Striking UAW workers in Bolingbrook get political support from Durbin
Workers at the GM parts distribution facility in Bolingbrook walked off the job on Friday, and have set up a picket line in front of the now shuttered facility. On Monday, they got a visit in a show of support from Illinois' senior U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
Workers at the GM parts distribution facility in Bolingbrook walked off the job on Friday, and have set up a picket line in front of the now shuttered facility. On Monday, they got a visit in a show of support from Illinois' senior U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
Striking UAW workers in Bolingbrook get political support from Durbin
Workers at the GM parts distribution facility in Bolingbrook walked off the job on Friday, and have set up a picket line in front of the now shuttered facility. On Monday, they got a visit in a show of support from Illinois' senior U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
Workers at the GM parts distribution facility in Bolingbrook walked off the job on Friday, and have set up a picket line in front of the now shuttered facility. On Monday, they got a visit in a show of support from Illinois' senior U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve railway safety, boost capacity
Much of the money comes from the 2021 infrastructure law.
Much of the money comes from the 2021 infrastructure law.
Polls show Trump holding strong despite skipping debates, frustrating rivals
No debates, no problem for former President Donald Trump. A point of clear frustration for the candidates who will be debating on Wednesday is that the former president's absence from the debate stage has not cost him anything in the polls so far.
No debates, no problem for former President Donald Trump. A point of clear frustration for the candidates who will be debating on Wednesday is that the former president's absence from the debate stage has not cost him anything in the polls so far.
Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
Biden-Harris create White House office for gun violence prevention
The Biden-Harris Administration launched a new office for gun violence prevention, the first of its kind created on a federal level.
The Biden-Harris Administration launched a new office for gun violence prevention, the first of its kind created on a federal level.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth discusses potential run for another term
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth spoke on a number of topics Friday including whether she wants to run again.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth spoke on a number of topics Friday including whether she wants to run again.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth discusses potential run for another term
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth spoke on a number of topics Friday including whether she wants to run again.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth spoke on a number of topics Friday including whether she wants to run again.