Multibillionaire Pritzker takes 2nd oath as Illinois governor
J.B. Pritzker, the multibillionaire whose actions over the past year have suggested he may be eyeing a run for president, on Monday was sworn in as Illinois governor for the second time, an occasion he used to issue bold proposals for universal preschool and free college tuition.
J.B. Pritzker, the multibillionaire whose actions over the past year have suggested he may be eyeing a run for president, on Monday was sworn in as Illinois governor for the second time, an occasion he used to issue bold proposals for universal preschool and free college tuition.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sworn in for 2nd term in inauguration ceremony at State Capitol
J.B. Pritzker, the multibillionaire whose actions over the past year have suggested he may be eyeing a run for president, took the oath of office as Illinois governor for the second time on Monday.
J.B. Pritzker, the multibillionaire whose actions over the past year have suggested he may be eyeing a run for president, took the oath of office as Illinois governor for the second time on Monday.
Re-imagining Soldier Field: What the Chicago Bears stadium could look like under new plans
Prolific stadium builder Bob Dunn released detailed plans Sunday for transforming the isolated stadium into a year-round commercial and entertainment hub, served by a transit station that would underpin his goal of residential expansion on the Near South Side.
Prolific stadium builder Bob Dunn released detailed plans Sunday for transforming the isolated stadium into a year-round commercial and entertainment hub, served by a transit station that would underpin his goal of residential expansion on the Near South Side.
Pritzker, Welch publicly scoff at proposed Senate changes to assault weapons bill
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch aren’t happy with proposed changes by the Illinois Senate on a measure that would ban assault weapons, voicing their strong opposition in separate public statements on Sunday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch aren’t happy with proposed changes by the Illinois Senate on a measure that would ban assault weapons, voicing their strong opposition in separate public statements on Sunday.
The Rev. James Meeks conducts final service at Salem Baptist Church
The Rev. James Meeks stepped down as senior pastor of the Roseland-area church Sunday on its 38th anniversary.
The Rev. James Meeks stepped down as senior pastor of the Roseland-area church Sunday on its 38th anniversary.
Illinois House approves 18% pay hike for lawmakers, adding $12,904 to bump salaries to $85,000
The plan also includes pay hikes for the lieutenant governor, comptroller, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state. The governor earns $205,700, although JB Pritzker does not take it.
The plan also includes pay hikes for the lieutenant governor, comptroller, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state. The governor earns $205,700, although JB Pritzker does not take it.
Biden visits US-Mexico border as migrant crisis spirals
The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.
The president walked a muddy stretch of the border and inspected a busy port of entry, but he did not appear to meet with migrants.
Trump sued over death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick after Jan. 6 attack
Former President Donald Trump is named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that his 'campaign of lies' played a significant role in the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.
Former President Donald Trump is named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that his 'campaign of lies' played a significant role in the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.
Illinois assault weapons ban in trouble? Senate president not committing to floor vote
Opponents of a ban on military-style, assault weapons still hope to block it in the Illinois Senate this weekend.
Opponents of a ban on military-style, assault weapons still hope to block it in the Illinois Senate this weekend.
Illinois House passes assault weapons ban, bill advances to Senate
The Illinois Senate plans a rare Sunday session after the House approved a ban on military-style, assault weapons very late Thursday night. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery with what to expect.
The Illinois Senate plans a rare Sunday session after the House approved a ban on military-style, assault weapons very late Thursday night. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery with what to expect.
Biden to visit El Paso on first trip to border Sunday
The border city of El Paso, Texas is preparing for a visit from President Joe Biden after a historic rise in illegal border crossings.
The border city of El Paso, Texas is preparing for a visit from President Joe Biden after a historic rise in illegal border crossings.
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to 12 people on Jan. 6 anniversary
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the attack, will receive a posthumous award.
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the attack, will receive a posthumous award.
CTU says Lightfoot pulls offer of 12 weeks of parental leave for CPS employees
The Chicago Teachers Union is accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of stepping in to rescind a promise by her hand-picked CPS leadership to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all other 32,000 city employees.
The Chicago Teachers Union is accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of stepping in to rescind a promise by her hand-picked CPS leadership to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all other 32,000 city employees.
Teachers union says Lightfoot pulls offer of 12 weeks of parental leave for CPS employees
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates unloaded on Lightfoot in a letter Thursday, accusing the mayor of attempting to break up that goodwill and urging her to restore the parental leave offer.
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates unloaded on Lightfoot in a letter Thursday, accusing the mayor of attempting to break up that goodwill and urging her to restore the parental leave offer.
'We're tired, Ms. Lightfoot': Chicago community outraged at decision to use former school to house migrants
There is outrage in a Chicago neighborhood as a school gets set to house hundreds of migrants. Residents say they were blindsided by the move and feel they are being ignored. Now, they are fighting back on the city's decision to use a former elementary school to house migrants from the Texas border.
There is outrage in a Chicago neighborhood as a school gets set to house hundreds of migrants. Residents say they were blindsided by the move and feel they are being ignored. Now, they are fighting back on the city's decision to use a former elementary school to house migrants from the Texas border.
Pritzker highlights investments in early childhood education as top priority during second term
J.B. Pritzker says he will continue making early childhood development a top priority in his second term as Illinois governor.
J.B. Pritzker says he will continue making early childhood development a top priority in his second term as Illinois governor.
Biden toughens immigration policy as Cuban migrants overwhelm Florida officials
After months of criticism for his administration's handling of the border, President Joe Biden is cracking down on illegal crossings as the crisis in the southwest now spreads to Florida.
After months of criticism for his administration's handling of the border, President Joe Biden is cracking down on illegal crossings as the crisis in the southwest now spreads to Florida.
'We're tired, Ms. Lightfoot': Chicago community outraged at city's decision to use school to house migrants
There is outrage in a Chicago neighborhood as a school gets set to house hundreds of migrants. Residents say they were blindsided by the move and feel they are being ignored.
There is outrage in a Chicago neighborhood as a school gets set to house hundreds of migrants. Residents say they were blindsided by the move and feel they are being ignored.
Civil rights organization blasts Chicago mayor, top cop for not firing officer for his links to Proud Boys
“Any individual who is tasked with protecting the public cannot be trusted to do so equitably when they associate with an openly racist, bigoted, and misogynistic organization,” wrote Jeff Tischauser, a senior research analyst for the law center.
“Any individual who is tasked with protecting the public cannot be trusted to do so equitably when they associate with an openly racist, bigoted, and misogynistic organization,” wrote Jeff Tischauser, a senior research analyst for the law center.
Biden intends to make his first visit to US-Mexico border
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.
The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants should the restrictions end.