Attorney for Michael Madigan says 'millions and millions' of documents need to be reviewed
His legal team told a judge they need to review “millions and millions” of documents over the next several months before deciding on any pretrial motions.
His legal team told a judge they need to review “millions and millions” of documents over the next several months before deciding on any pretrial motions.
Attorney for Michael Madigan says 'millions and millions' of documents needs to be reviewed
The legal team for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said they need to review "millions and millions" of documents over the next several months before deciding any pre-trial motions.
The legal team for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said they need to review "millions and millions" of documents over the next several months before deciding any pre-trial motions.
Jen Psaki reportedly set to leave White House for MSNBC gig in May
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
Police offered to arrest Will Smith after slap, Oscars producer says
“I said, ‘Did he really hit you?’” the producer recalled asking Chris Rock. “And he looked at me and he goes, ‘Yeah, I just took a punch from Muhammad Ali,’ as only Chris can."
“I said, ‘Did he really hit you?’” the producer recalled asking Chris Rock. “And he looked at me and he goes, ‘Yeah, I just took a punch from Muhammad Ali,’ as only Chris can."
Chicago to give away gas cards to commuters
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will supply gas and transit cards to residents in an effort to relieve pain at the pump.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will supply gas and transit cards to residents in an effort to relieve pain at the pump.
Lightfoot on potential bid for 2024 Democratic National Convention: 'Chicago is the right choice'
Illinois Democrats are weighing a potential bid for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Illinois Democrats are weighing a potential bid for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Lightfoot announces new program that will provide free gas, CTA cards to Chicago residents
According to the release, up to 50,000 physical prepaid cards of $150 will be distributed to eligible residents via a lottery system. These cards will be valid for one year after receipt and may only be spent on the cost of fuel at gas stations located within Chicago. Applications are limited to one per household. Beginning in May, cards will be distributed in five successive monthly waves of 10,000 residents.
According to the release, up to 50,000 physical prepaid cards of $150 will be distributed to eligible residents via a lottery system. These cards will be valid for one year after receipt and may only be spent on the cost of fuel at gas stations located within Chicago. Applications are limited to one per household. Beginning in May, cards will be distributed in five successive monthly waves of 10,000 residents.
Lightfoot says Chicago is 'the right choice' for 2024 DNC
The Democratic National Committee has yet to release the specific criteria for interested convention cities, but Lightfoot says she is certain Chicago has got it all.
The Democratic National Committee has yet to release the specific criteria for interested convention cities, but Lightfoot says she is certain Chicago has got it all.
Biden plans to tap U.S. oil reserve for 6 months to control surging gas prices
President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation?s strategic petroleum reserve for six months, a bid to control energy prices that have spiked after the United States and allies imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation?s strategic petroleum reserve for six months, a bid to control energy prices that have spiked after the United States and allies imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Biden says government to stand up for transgender Americans against 'hateful' state bills
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Biden tapping oil reserve for 6 months to control surging gas prices
Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.
Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.
Mayor Lightfoot announces $12.5M will go to Chicagoans to combat high gas prices, transit costs
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday the city will spend $12.5 million providing prepaid gas and transit cards to Chicagoans.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday the city will spend $12.5 million providing prepaid gas and transit cards to Chicagoans.
Chicago considering bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago is considering a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Chicago is considering a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Lightfoot chooses Deborah Witzburg as new city inspector general
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has chosen former deputy inspector general for public safety Deborah Witzburg to be Chicago’s new, $178,488-a-year watchdog in an apparent attempt to burnish her reformer credentials.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has chosen former deputy inspector general for public safety Deborah Witzburg to be Chicago’s new, $178,488-a-year watchdog in an apparent attempt to burnish her reformer credentials.
Lawsuit to block construction of Obama Center in Chicago dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent the construction of the Obama Presidential Center in a park on Chicago’s South Side.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent the construction of the Obama Presidential Center in a park on Chicago’s South Side.
Chicago 911 dispatcher slams Mayor Lightfoot for reportedly using extra police protection: 'It's crazy'
"Now she feels what every other citizen within the north side, the west side, south side and downtown is feeling… since she's been in office that hey, crime is here," Thornton said. "Now she has her own secret little patrol on top of her regular detail patrolling her house."
"Now she feels what every other citizen within the north side, the west side, south side and downtown is feeling… since she's been in office that hey, crime is here," Thornton said. "Now she has her own secret little patrol on top of her regular detail patrolling her house."
Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
Pritzker encourages Illinois residents to apply for over $150 million in utility assistance for families
Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Wednesday encouraged families in need to apply for $150 million in utility bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families Program.
Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Wednesday encouraged families in need to apply for $150 million in utility bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families Program.
From crime to QAnon — Pritzker and GOP follow national political scripts after parole board drama
A day after losing his battle to keep two of his appointees on the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday delivered an impassioned defense of the “incredibly thankless job” they do and a blistering attack on their Republican critics — comparing them to QAnon conspiracy theorists.
A day after losing his battle to keep two of his appointees on the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday delivered an impassioned defense of the “incredibly thankless job” they do and a blistering attack on their Republican critics — comparing them to QAnon conspiracy theorists.
Willie Wilson to announce April 11 if he’s running for mayor against Lightfoot
Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson said Tuesday he will announce April 11 whether to reprise his 2019 mayoral campaign against Lori Lightfoot, but insisted his $1.2 million gas giveaway was not a vote-buying prelude to it.
Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson said Tuesday he will announce April 11 whether to reprise his 2019 mayoral campaign against Lori Lightfoot, but insisted his $1.2 million gas giveaway was not a vote-buying prelude to it.