Biden's social spending plan: Many progressives reluctantly accept smaller bill
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
Illinois Senate approves repealing abortion parental notification
The Illinois Senate voted Tuesday to repeal a law requiring that parents or guardians be notified when girls younger than 18 are seeking an abortion.
Illinois politicians honor WNBA champions Chicago Sky
On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois House of Representatives honored the WNBA champions Chicago Sky.
Lawmakers pen letter to Fauci, NIH over funding for alleged experiments with puppies
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said she wants Dr. Anthony Fauci and the NIH to respond to allegations that the agency funded $1.68 million overseas experiments that involved abusing puppies.
Indiana congressman's Twitter account suspended for 'targeted misgendering' of four-star officer
On his personal account, Republican Rep. Jim Banks stood by his post, tweeting: “Twitter has suspended my official account for posting a statement of FACT. I won’t back down. I’ll be posting on my personal account for the time being.”
Illinois Democrats unveil updated congressional maps
Illinois Democrats have unveiled updated congressional maps that propose a second Latino-leaning Chicago area district and could mean primary matchups for two Democratic incumbents in the suburbs and in two other races featuring Republican incumbents.
Poll: Mayor Lori Lightfoot facing re-election trouble
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appears to be gearing up to run for re-election, but a new voter opinion survey indicates it won't be easy.
US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
Great uncle of Laquan McDonald writes letter of support for Rahm Emanuel
The great uncle of Laquan McDonald spoke out Thursday after writing a letter of support for Rahm Emanuel's nomination to Ambassador of Japan.
Illinois Supreme Court tosses Cook County tax on guns, ammunition
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that Cook County taxes on guns and ammunition violate the state constitution because they “directly burden a law-abiding citizen’s” second amendment right to buy the items for self-defense.
Suburban Chicago police chiefs back bill to 'override' Kim Foxx's lax charging decisions
Illinois Republicans and suburban Chicago-area police chiefs are backing a new bill that would allow officers to override relaxed charging decisions by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, as surging, gang-related violent crime is now extending into the suburbs surround the metropolitan area.
Common, Chance the Rapper urge Illinois lawmakers to restore parole system
Two Chicago musical icons are urging Illinois lawmakers to restore the state's parole system.
Confirmation hearing begins for Rahm Emanuel
On Wednesday, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel testified at a Senate hearing on whether he should be confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to Japan.
Illinois Democrats face criticism, not just from GOP, on new maps
Illinois Democrats are getting pushback on new congressional district boundaries they proposed last week, and not just from Republicans who stand to lose U.S. House seats under the plan.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel testifies at confirmation hearing for Japanese ambassador post
“For my mother and father, America was a place of possibility. In his wallet, my father carried a photo of the boat that carried him to the United States,” Rahm Emanuel said. “I wish he were here today. While my mother is proud, he would be shocked and amazed that I was sitting here.”
Rahm Emanuel to face questions about Laquan McDonald during ambassador confirmation hearing Wednesday
Some members of the House, along with some activists, say Chicago's handling of Laquan McDonald's death should disqualify Emanuel from the post.
'A man of overwhelming decency': US leaders pay tribute to Colin Powell
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
Treasury official claims inflation part of ‘economy in transition,’ only way out is 100% global vaccination
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
Repeal of Illinois abortion notification buoyed by Texas legislation
Alarmed and at the same time energized by a Texas law that bans most abortions, abortion-rights advocates in the General Assembly are targeting what people on both sides of the contentious issue consider the last restriction on access to abortion in Illinois.