Illinois lawmakers push to pass 'Re-Entry Bill' as spring legislative session nears end
The measure would require the Secretary of State to issue a photo ID to inmates before their release from prison.
The measure would require the Secretary of State to issue a photo ID to inmates before their release from prison.
Former Illinois governor calls for ethics reform after ComEd Four trial verdict
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is calling for ethics reform in light of the ComEd Four trial verdict.
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is calling for ethics reform in light of the ComEd Four trial verdict.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's inauguration tickets now available
Tickets are now available for the inauguration of Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
Tickets are now available for the inauguration of Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
Lightfoot reflects on tenure, takes aim at critics in emotional farewell speech
The mayor also mocked the many critics of her personal style, including a number of former allies who broke with her after enduring what they called “foul-mouthed abuse." She called it a ridiculous obsession.
The mayor also mocked the many critics of her personal style, including a number of former allies who broke with her after enduring what they called “foul-mouthed abuse." She called it a ridiculous obsession.
Naperville, state of Illinois urge U.S. Supreme Court not to block ban on assault-style weapons
Attorneys for Naperville and the state of Illinois urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday not to block local and state laws banning the sale of assault-style weapons.
Attorneys for Naperville and the state of Illinois urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday not to block local and state laws banning the sale of assault-style weapons.
New legislation aims to expand support for survivors of childhood trauma
Citing mass shootings nationwide and the daily gun violence in the city of Chicago, congressman Dick Durbin is calling for more investments in the root of cycle of violence: childhood trauma.
Citing mass shootings nationwide and the daily gun violence in the city of Chicago, congressman Dick Durbin is calling for more investments in the root of cycle of violence: childhood trauma.
New legislation aims to expand support for survivors of childhood trauma
Senator Dick Durbin joined elected officials on Monday to discuss the RISE from Trauma Act.
Senator Dick Durbin joined elected officials on Monday to discuss the RISE from Trauma Act.
Flannery Fired Up: May 5, 2023
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Illinois lawmaker proposes arming AG, state's attorneys with federal-style wiretapping authority
Reacting to this week's sweeping guilty verdicts in the ComEd Four trial, some state lawmakers are demanding tough new ethics reform.
Reacting to this week's sweeping guilty verdicts in the ComEd Four trial, some state lawmakers are demanding tough new ethics reform.
Illinois lawmakers demand tough ethics reform following ComEd Four trial
Reacting to this week's sweeping guilty verdicts in the ComEd Four trial, some state lawmakers are demanding tough new ethics reform.
Reacting to this week's sweeping guilty verdicts in the ComEd Four trial, some state lawmakers are demanding tough new ethics reform.
Johnson vows to coordinate resources for migrants at all levels
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson expressed his frustration with the number of migrants flowing into Chicago.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson expressed his frustration with the number of migrants flowing into Chicago.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill mandating anti-book banning policy for state-funded libraries
The legislation has passed both chambers and now heads to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he looks forward to signing it.
The legislation has passed both chambers and now heads to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he looks forward to signing it.
Illinois bill aims to provide $21M for restoration of Pullman's historic Hotel Florence
Could the historic Pullman neighborhood's old flagship hotel once again welcome guests?
Could the historic Pullman neighborhood's old flagship hotel once again welcome guests?
Illinois public universities seek additional funding despite proposed 7% increase
While Illinois' public universities are celebrating the governor's proposal to increase state funding by seven percent, there is a push for additional funds.
While Illinois' public universities are celebrating the governor's proposal to increase state funding by seven percent, there is a push for additional funds.
ComEd bribery trial: Jury reaches guilty verdict for all 4 defendants in case involving Madigan
Federal jurors on Tuesday reached a guilty verdict in the case against four former political power players who were labeled "grand masters of corruption" for their alleged conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit ComEd.
Federal jurors on Tuesday reached a guilty verdict in the case against four former political power players who were labeled "grand masters of corruption" for their alleged conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit ComEd.
Illinois bill would change rule on hanging items from car's rearview mirror
Supporters of the change say it would help deter predatory traffic stops.
Supporters of the change say it would help deter predatory traffic stops.
Flannery Fired Up: April 28, 2023
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Illinois delegation seeks $75M from Congress for 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago
The Illinois delegation is asking congress for $75 million to pay for the 2024 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago next summer.
The Illinois delegation is asking congress for $75 million to pay for the 2024 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago next summer.
Federal judge grants injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of Illinois gun law
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.
Giannoulias introduces landmark legislation against banning books in Illinois
Illinois is the first state to introduce anti-book ban legislation with the Right to Read bill.
Illinois is the first state to introduce anti-book ban legislation with the Right to Read bill.