Brandon Johnson in Springfield says 'demonizing children is wrong' after Chicago chaos
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson said the teenagers who rampaged through downtown Chicago last weekend deserve sympathy as much as punishment.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson said the teenagers who rampaged through downtown Chicago last weekend deserve sympathy as much as punishment.
Chicago federal appeals court denies request to block Illinois' assault weapons ban
The federal appeals court in Chicago on Tuesday denied a request to block the state’s assault weapons ban while it faces legal challenges.
The federal appeals court in Chicago on Tuesday denied a request to block the state’s assault weapons ban while it faces legal challenges.
Chicago officials project smaller gap in city budget
We are less than 30 days away from the changing of the helm in Chicago.
We are less than 30 days away from the changing of the helm in Chicago.
Former ComEd CEO testifies secretly recorded call in bribery case actually 'proves my innocence'
Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore held her ground while being cross-examined by a federal prosecutor in her corruption trial Tuesday, insisting that a secretly recorded call central to the feds’ case against her “proves my innocence.”
Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore held her ground while being cross-examined by a federal prosecutor in her corruption trial Tuesday, insisting that a secretly recorded call central to the feds’ case against her “proves my innocence.”
Illinois Republicans discuss their 2023 goals
Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus shared details of their 2023 business agenda on Monday.
Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus shared details of their 2023 business agenda on Monday.
Flannery Fired Up: April 14, 2023
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Let's get fired up!
Despite secret FBI recordings, ex-ComEd CEO tells jurors she didn’t view Madigan as an ally of utility
Federal jurors have spent five weeks listening to the voice of former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, caught in a cache of secret FBI recordings in which prosecutors say she conspired with her colleagues to bribe then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Federal jurors have spent five weeks listening to the voice of former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, caught in a cache of secret FBI recordings in which prosecutors say she conspired with her colleagues to bribe then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
ComEd bribery trial: Prosecution rests as defense says former CEO Anne Pramaggiore will testify
Federal prosecutors rested their case in the ComEd bribery trial Wednesday, winding up after 17 days by playing more secretly recorded phone calls allegedly showing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan securing consulting jobs at the utility for associates in exchange for help moving legislation.
Federal prosecutors rested their case in the ComEd bribery trial Wednesday, winding up after 17 days by playing more secretly recorded phone calls allegedly showing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan securing consulting jobs at the utility for associates in exchange for help moving legislation.
Longtime precinct captain says he was paid by ComEd to do political work for Madigan
One of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s former top precinct captains testified Tuesday that he believed hundreds of thousands of dollars funneled to him from ComEd were meant to keep him knocking on doors for the powerful Southwest Side Democrat.
One of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s former top precinct captains testified Tuesday that he believed hundreds of thousands of dollars funneled to him from ComEd were meant to keep him knocking on doors for the powerful Southwest Side Democrat.
Chicago City Council vote for independence called into question
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
Flannery Fired Up: April 7, 2023
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Let's get fired up!
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson prepares to take office in May
It's been two days since Brandon Johnson was elected the next mayor of Chicago. The mayor-elect spoke out about some top-of-mind questions Chicagoans might still have after Tuesday's tight race.
It's been two days since Brandon Johnson was elected the next mayor of Chicago. The mayor-elect spoke out about some top-of-mind questions Chicagoans might still have after Tuesday's tight race.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson reveals upcoming plans for after taking office
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.
Lightfoot offers words of advice for incoming Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
After the Chicago Fire Department's second loss in as many days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked Wednesday what advice she has for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
After the Chicago Fire Department's second loss in as many days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked Wednesday what advice she has for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
Breakdown of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's proposed taxes
One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for the new public spending he has promised.
One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for the new public spending he has promised.
5 ways Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has promised to transform city
Johnson campaigned to Lightfoot's left and his victory has been hailed as a major win for progressives. Here are some major proposals he has made for Chicago:
Johnson campaigned to Lightfoot's left and his victory has been hailed as a major win for progressives. Here are some major proposals he has made for Chicago:
How did Chicago's voter turnout impact the mayoral election
Max Bever from the Chicago Board of Elections releases the numbers from yesterday's voter turnout and compares them to previous years.
Max Bever from the Chicago Board of Elections releases the numbers from yesterday's voter turnout and compares them to previous years.
How Brandon Johnson won the race for Chicago mayor
Brandon Johnson was the first Chicagoan to unseat an incumbent mayor in 40 years with his win on Tuesday night. Political analyst Tom Serafin cites the city's progressive shift as one of Johnson's sources of victory.
Brandon Johnson was the first Chicagoan to unseat an incumbent mayor in 40 years with his win on Tuesday night. Political analyst Tom Serafin cites the city's progressive shift as one of Johnson's sources of victory.
Voters tap Brandon Johnson to lead Chicago, Vallas concedes
With a majority of votes reported Tuesday night, Brandon Johnson came out on top with 51.4% over Paul Vallas' 48.6%. Johnson said in his victory speech that he will work on behalf of all the people of Chicago. Vallas conceded on Election Night.
With a majority of votes reported Tuesday night, Brandon Johnson came out on top with 51.4% over Paul Vallas' 48.6%. Johnson said in his victory speech that he will work on behalf of all the people of Chicago. Vallas conceded on Election Night.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson addresses city of Chicago
Brandon Johnson is the next mayor of Chicago.
Brandon Johnson is the next mayor of Chicago.