Pritzker calls implications of SCOTUS reversing the Roe v. Wade decision 'terrifying'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that no matter what the Supreme Court does in regards to the Roe v. Wade decision that "abortion is safe and legal in Illinois."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that no matter what the Supreme Court does in regards to the Roe v. Wade decision that "abortion is safe and legal in Illinois."
Lightfoot strongly hints she'll ignore expected Columbus statue recommendation
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday hinted strongly that she plans to ignore a controversial recommendation from her own monuments committee to permanently sideline statues of Christopher Columbus in Grant and Arrigo parks and remove the Balbo Monument in Burnham Park.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday hinted strongly that she plans to ignore a controversial recommendation from her own monuments committee to permanently sideline statues of Christopher Columbus in Grant and Arrigo parks and remove the Balbo Monument in Burnham Park.
'Hell no!' Pritzker, Lightfoot react to report suggesting Roe v. Wade will be overturned
"As mayor, I have one message to anyone worried about access to abortion care… Chicago’s doors are open. We unequivocally respect you, and your choices," Mayor Lightfoot said on Twitter after the news broke.
"As mayor, I have one message to anyone worried about access to abortion care… Chicago’s doors are open. We unequivocally respect you, and your choices," Mayor Lightfoot said on Twitter after the news broke.
Chicago announces bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago on Tuesday announced a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention that will choose the party’s presidential nominee to the city in 2024.
Chicago on Tuesday announced a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention that will choose the party’s presidential nominee to the city in 2024.
Willie Wilson calls for return of conductors, CTA police to curb mass transit crime 'crisis'
Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA?s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that?s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.
Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA?s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that?s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.
$113M in violence prevention funding opens for Illinois community organizations
The second round of Illinois violence prevention funding opened up Monday with $113 million available for community organizations across the state.
The second round of Illinois violence prevention funding opened up Monday with $113 million available for community organizations across the state.
Special grand jury seated in Trump election interference investigation in Georgia
Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
R. Kelly’s attorney challenges Chicago charges as trial looms
R&B singer R. Kelly’s new defense attorney has turned her sights on the federal charges still pending against him in Chicago, arguing that prosecutors filed them about a decade too late.
R&B singer R. Kelly’s new defense attorney has turned her sights on the federal charges still pending against him in Chicago, arguing that prosecutors filed them about a decade too late.
Board of Education seat remains empty after Lightfoot argues against elected board
Nine months have passed since one of the seven members of Chicago’s Board of Education resigned her seat, and there has been little to no public indication that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved toward appointing a replacement.
Nine months have passed since one of the seven members of Chicago’s Board of Education resigned her seat, and there has been little to no public indication that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved toward appointing a replacement.
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell makes brief return to Twitter before being banned again
Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.
Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
A new batch of startling evidence shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
A new batch of startling evidence shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
Illinois homeowners can now apply for grants to help pay bills
Illinois has $309 million up for grabs and Governor JB Pritzker wants you to apply for it.
Illinois has $309 million up for grabs and Governor JB Pritzker wants you to apply for it.
Chicago alderman's aide who tried to sell machine gun on city time claims it was an antique that didn’t work
A city worker and ward superintendent for embattled Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) is facing weapons charges after allegedly attempting to sell a machine gun while on the clock as a city employee, but his attorney said Thursday the gun is not working and a family heirloom.
A city worker and ward superintendent for embattled Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) is facing weapons charges after allegedly attempting to sell a machine gun while on the clock as a city employee, but his attorney said Thursday the gun is not working and a family heirloom.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot reportedly running for second term
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday she will seek a second term in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday she will seek a second term in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says she will run for second term: report
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday she will seek a second term in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday she will seek a second term in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago mayoral election: Lightfoot expected to run for second term, Mike Quigley rules out running
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday she will seek a second term in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday she will seek a second term in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Biden asks Congress for additional $33B to help Ukraine battle Russia
The proposal includes more than $20 billion in military assistance for Ukraine and for bolstering defenses in nearby countries.
The proposal includes more than $20 billion in military assistance for Ukraine and for bolstering defenses in nearby countries.
Elon Musk jokes about buying Coca-Cola next 'to put the cocaine back in'
Elon Musk, fresh off of his successful $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, used the platform to joke about a potential new takeover.
Elon Musk, fresh off of his successful $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, used the platform to joke about a potential new takeover.
Rep. Mike Quigley rules out run for Chicago mayor
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he will not be running to become Chicago's next mayor
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he will not be running to become Chicago's next mayor
City Council approves Lightfoot's $12.5 million gas and transit card giveaway
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.