Durbin believes deal may be coming together as debt ceiling negotiations drag on
There was plenty of finger-pointing on Capitol Hill Wednesday as debt ceiling negotiations drag on.
There was plenty of finger-pointing on Capitol Hill Wednesday as debt ceiling negotiations drag on.
City Council members fight over leadership roles at Johnson's first meeting
The first big floor debate involved who will get the key power positions in the new City Council.
The first big floor debate involved who will get the key power positions in the new City Council.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to lead first Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday
Mayor Brandon Johnson will take center stage at City Hall on Wednesday to host his first City Council meeting.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will take center stage at City Hall on Wednesday to host his first City Council meeting.
Bill requiring all-day kindergarten programs sent to Pritzker's desk
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
Bill requiring all-day kindergarten programs sent to Pritzker's desk
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
Chicago college could serve as respite center for migrants
Rich Guidice, Mayor Brandon Johnson?s chief of staff, said Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave., is under serious consideration as a new respite center to "alleviate some of the pressure on the police stations."
Rich Guidice, Mayor Brandon Johnson?s chief of staff, said Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave., is under serious consideration as a new respite center to "alleviate some of the pressure on the police stations."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at social justice event
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at a social justice event at UIC on Sunday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at a social justice event at UIC on Sunday.
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Illinois lawmakers approve hotline for tracking stolen cars to combat rising crime
An anti-carjacking initiative, crafted by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, has been approved by the state's General Assembly.
An anti-carjacking initiative, crafted by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, has been approved by the state's General Assembly.
Illinois lawmakers push for legislation to combat rise of deep fake crimes
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.
Illinois lawmakers push for legislation to combat deep fakes
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.
'This is woke': Illinois State Senate passes bill expanding gender-neutral bathrooms, igniting fiery debate
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday which would expand gender-neutral bathrooms, and it sparked a heated debate on the Senate floor.
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday which would expand gender-neutral bathrooms, and it sparked a heated debate on the Senate floor.
Illinois lawmakers approve bill that increases legal risk for firearms industry
The firearms industry, including gun sellers, could be sued for alleged violations of Illinois law including marketing to young people under legislation Illinois state senators approved Thursday.
The firearms industry, including gun sellers, could be sued for alleged violations of Illinois law including marketing to young people under legislation Illinois state senators approved Thursday.
Illinois lawmakers take action to enhance school safety statewide
Illinois lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined forces with police chiefs and education officials in Springfield on Thursday to address the pressing need for increased school safety measures.
Illinois lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined forces with police chiefs and education officials in Springfield on Thursday to address the pressing need for increased school safety measures.
White House selects Chicago as partner city for initiative to combat homelessness
The White House is launching an initiative to end homelessness, and it has selected Chicago as one of its partner cities.
The White House is launching an initiative to end homelessness, and it has selected Chicago as one of its partner cities.
'You’re safe here': Illinois Dems say abortion-access protections are a promise
Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability.
Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability.
Cook County Board opens application process for filling Brandon Johnson's vacant seat
Anyone interested in the Cook County Board position can apply.
Anyone interested in the Cook County Board position can apply.
Chicago group wants west sider to fill Brandon Johnson's vacant board seat
Activists are pushing to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's open Cook County Board seat with a west sider.
Activists are pushing to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's open Cook County Board seat with a west sider.
Group wants west sider to fill Brandon Johnson's vacant board seat
Activists are pushing to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's open Cook County Board seat with a west sider.
Activists are pushing to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's open Cook County Board seat with a west sider.
Brandon Johnson compares Chicago cop's murder with death of armed teen shot by police
Chicago's new Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, during his Monday inauguration speech, compared the recent murder of a city police officer to the 2021 shooting death of an armed teen by police.
Chicago's new Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, during his Monday inauguration speech, compared the recent murder of a city police officer to the 2021 shooting death of an armed teen by police.