Pritzker touts early education funding in signing $50.4 billion budget
After signing it into law, Gov. J.B. Pritzker displayed the document authorizing the state of Illinois to spend $50 billion in the fiscal year that begins next month.
After signing it into law, Gov. J.B. Pritzker displayed the document authorizing the state of Illinois to spend $50 billion in the fiscal year that begins next month.
GOP expands field of 2024 presidential candidates
The field of Republican candidates who have announced they will be running for the presidency in 2024 keeps widening.
The field of Republican candidates who have announced they will be running for the presidency in 2024 keeps widening.
Gov. Pritzker signs $50.6 billion budget, largest ever passed by Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the 2024 budget for Illinois on Wednesday.
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the 2024 budget for Illinois on Wednesday.
Gov. Pritzker signs $50.6 billion budget, largest ever passed by Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the 2024 budget for Illinois on Wednesday.
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the 2024 budget for Illinois on Wednesday.
Johnson criticizes media coverage of Chicago violence
In a speech delivered to a group of business leaders on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson voiced his criticism towards the "media," although he did not explicitly mention any specific outlet.
In a speech delivered to a group of business leaders on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson voiced his criticism towards the "media," although he did not explicitly mention any specific outlet.
Flannery Fired Up: June 2, 2023
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Let's get fired up!
From Kennedy to Obama: The Daley family's untold stories, forever locked away
They're members of one of Chicago's most famous families and have enjoyed long political careers.
They're members of one of Chicago's most famous families and have enjoyed long political careers.
Daley brothers reflect on family's political legacy
They're members of one of Chicago's most famous families and have enjoyed long political careers. Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and Cook County Commissioner John Daley joined Flannery Fired Up on Friday.
They're members of one of Chicago's most famous families and have enjoyed long political careers. Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and Cook County Commissioner John Daley joined Flannery Fired Up on Friday.
Daley brothers reflect on a lifetime of politics
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Chicago Rep. Danny Davis unhappy with debt deal compromise
Congressman Danny Davis, representing Chicago's West Side, indicated that he is currently leaning toward voting against the deal in the impending showdown.
Congressman Danny Davis, representing Chicago's West Side, indicated that he is currently leaning toward voting against the deal in the impending showdown.
Chicago Rep. Danny Davis unhappy with debt deal compromise
The U.S. House is likely to secure enough votes for a debt ceiling compromise, possibly as early as Wednesday, in a crucial move to prevent a potential default that could have severe economic consequences.
The U.S. House is likely to secure enough votes for a debt ceiling compromise, possibly as early as Wednesday, in a crucial move to prevent a potential default that could have severe economic consequences.
'Not one Republican should vote for this deal': Debt ceiling drama continues on Capitol Hill
West Side congressman Danny Davis says he may vote against a congressional compromise aimed at avoiding a default on U.S. government debt.
West Side congressman Danny Davis says he may vote against a congressional compromise aimed at avoiding a default on U.S. government debt.
Illinois lawmakers approve $50.5B budget, await Gov. Pritzker's signature
Illinois lawmakers finally approved a new state budget early Saturday, sending it to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature with just over a month to spare before it takes effect with the new state fiscal year July 1.
Illinois lawmakers finally approved a new state budget early Saturday, sending it to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature with just over a month to spare before it takes effect with the new state fiscal year July 1.
Flannery Fired Up: May 26, 2023
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Let's get fired up!
Illinois House prepares for Saturday morning budget vote
It could be a long night for the Illinois House.
It could be a long night for the Illinois House.
Gov. Ron DeSantis slams former president Donald Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped back in front of the cameras Friday after a campaign launch marked by technical difficulties.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped back in front of the cameras Friday after a campaign launch marked by technical difficulties.
Illinois State Senate approves $50B budget for 2024
The Illinois Senate approved a $50 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 late Thursday night. The House plans to vote on it this weekend.
The Illinois Senate approved a $50 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 late Thursday night. The House plans to vote on it this weekend.
State budget passes in Senate — elected school board map hits possible stall until next year
A day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers announced a budget agreement, a revised version of the state spending plan moved a bit further along, passing the Illinois Senate late Thursday.
A day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers announced a budget agreement, a revised version of the state spending plan moved a bit further along, passing the Illinois Senate late Thursday.
Illinois lawmakers approve bill to continue 'Cocktails to Go and Delivery'
The Illinois House and Senate have approved a bill to extend the option of cocktails to go and delivery in the state.
The Illinois House and Senate have approved a bill to extend the option of cocktails to go and delivery in the state.
Pritzker, Illinois legislative leaders announce agreement on state budget
Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Democrats leading the state General Assembly announced Wednesday that they had reached an agreement on a budget for the Illinois fiscal year that begins July 1.
Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Democrats leading the state General Assembly announced Wednesday that they had reached an agreement on a budget for the Illinois fiscal year that begins July 1.