Illinois bill that would give private-sector workers more time off heads to Pritzker's desk
A bill giving private-sector workers more time off is heading to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
A bill giving private-sector workers more time off is heading to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
Illinois' 103rd General Assembly sworn in during inauguration ceremony
It is Inauguration Day for the 103rd Illinois General Assembly.
It is Inauguration Day for the 103rd Illinois General Assembly.
New details released in alleged ComEd bribery court filings
New details have been released in the alleged ComEd bribery scheme involving former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
New details have been released in the alleged ComEd bribery scheme involving former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
New details released in alleged ComEd bribery court filings
A 126-page legal document was filed late Tuesday by prosecutors in anticipation of the fast-approaching March 6 trial of Michael McClain and three others who are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to benefit ComEd.
A 126-page legal document was filed late Tuesday by prosecutors in anticipation of the fast-approaching March 6 trial of Michael McClain and three others who are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to benefit ComEd.
Lightfoot confronts her Achilles’ heel: violent crime and the perception of it
Mayor Lori Lightfoot hit the airwaves Tuesday with a campaign ad confronting what mayoral challengers call her Achilles’ heel: violent crime and the perception of it.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot hit the airwaves Tuesday with a campaign ad confronting what mayoral challengers call her Achilles’ heel: violent crime and the perception of it.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs bill banning assault weapons into law
The passage comes a bit over six months after a gunman in Highland Park killed seven and wounded more than 48 people at a Fourth of July parade.
The passage comes a bit over six months after a gunman in Highland Park killed seven and wounded more than 48 people at a Fourth of July parade.
Biden 'surprised' government records were found at former office
President Joe Biden says he was “surprised’ when he was informed that government records were found by his attorneys at a former office space in Washington.
President Joe Biden says he was “surprised’ when he was informed that government records were found by his attorneys at a former office space in Washington.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
Lightfoot’s ‘No. 1 cheerleader’ in City Council re-thinking support over mayor's 'coldness'
Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) said Tuesday he’s having second thoughts about his support for Mayor Lori Lightfoot — and his role as her “No. 1 cheerleader” — because of the mayor’s “coldness,” including her failure to reach out to him after he accidentally shot himself.
Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) said Tuesday he’s having second thoughts about his support for Mayor Lori Lightfoot — and his role as her “No. 1 cheerleader” — because of the mayor’s “coldness,” including her failure to reach out to him after he accidentally shot himself.
Biden, Trudeau and Lopez Obrador meet in Mexico
President Biden is in Mexico with his North American counterparts.
President Biden is in Mexico with his North American counterparts.
Chicago US attorney reviewing docs found at Biden office
The justice department has another case of classified documents to review. This time, they were found in an office closet used by President Joe Biden during the period after his Vice Presidency.
The justice department has another case of classified documents to review. This time, they were found in an office closet used by President Joe Biden during the period after his Vice Presidency.
Illinois House passes amended assault weapons ban, bill now heads to governor's desk
The Illinois House passed amended House Bill 5471 Tuesday afternoon, which bans assault weapons and high-capacity magazines from being manufactured or sold in the state.
The Illinois House passed amended House Bill 5471 Tuesday afternoon, which bans assault weapons and high-capacity magazines from being manufactured or sold in the state.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
Lightfoot calls out Paul Vallas for winning FOP endorsement: 'so much for being a lifelong Democrat'
“She's pretty ridiculous in that statement alone because this was not John Catanzara's endorsement. This was Chicago FOP Lodge 7's endorsement from the Board of Directors,” said Catanzara. “The department as a whole, not just this organization, knows she is as anti-cop as a mayor has ever been in this city.”
“She's pretty ridiculous in that statement alone because this was not John Catanzara's endorsement. This was Chicago FOP Lodge 7's endorsement from the Board of Directors,” said Catanzara. “The department as a whole, not just this organization, knows she is as anti-cop as a mayor has ever been in this city.”
DOJ reviewing potentially classified documents found at Biden center
The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.
The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.
Mexican president challenges Biden to end attitude of 'disdain' for Latin America, Caribbean
Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador is challenging U.S. President Joe Biden to end an attitude of “abandonment” and “disdain” for Latin America and the Caribbean as the two leaders meet in Mexico City.
Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador is challenging U.S. President Joe Biden to end an attitude of “abandonment” and “disdain” for Latin America and the Caribbean as the two leaders meet in Mexico City.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas wins endorsement of FOP
Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas says he's proud to have won the endorsement of the local fraternal order of police union.
Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas says he's proud to have won the endorsement of the local fraternal order of police union.
Former Speaker Michael Madigan?s racketeering trial set for April 2024
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.
Pritzker and Illinois Democrats at odds over proposed assault weapons ban
Gov. J.B. Pritzker made an emotional appeal Monday for Illinois to ban military-style, assault weapons after taking the oath of office for a second term.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker made an emotional appeal Monday for Illinois to ban military-style, assault weapons after taking the oath of office for a second term.
Michael Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, has racketeering trial set for April 2024
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.