'Healthy Illinois For All' bill would provide more healthcare coverage for low-income residents, immigrants
Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
Brandon Johnson endorsed by Congressman, former candidate Chuy Garc?a
Congressman Chuy Garc?a endorsed mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson today at a news conference. Garc?a says Johnson's plans for public safety and affordable housing make him the best choice for mayor.
Congressman Chuy Garc?a endorsed mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson today at a news conference. Garc?a says Johnson's plans for public safety and affordable housing make him the best choice for mayor.
Chicago mayoral candidates clash on crime, taxes in latest forum
The gloves came off Thursday night as Chicago’s two mayoral hopefuls went head-to-head in the latest forum.
The gloves came off Thursday night as Chicago’s two mayoral hopefuls went head-to-head in the latest forum.
ComEd bribery trial jurors get lesson in machine politics — in Michael Madigan’s own words
For the first time Thursday, jurors in the bribery trial of McClain and three other political power players heard Madigan’s voice on secret recordings.
For the first time Thursday, jurors in the bribery trial of McClain and three other political power players heard Madigan’s voice on secret recordings.
Chicago mayoral election: Bernie Sanders throws his support behind Brandon Johnson
A new round of endorsements has been announced in the Chicago mayoral election, including a second high-profile endorsement for Brandon Johnson.
A new round of endorsements has been announced in the Chicago mayoral election, including a second high-profile endorsement for Brandon Johnson.
Write-in ballots force Taliaferro into 29th Ward runoff, La Spata ekes out reelection in 1st
It’ll be a race to the runoff for West Side Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) — and a sigh of relief for Logan Square Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st).
It’ll be a race to the runoff for West Side Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) — and a sigh of relief for Logan Square Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st).
New proposal in Chicago would make the city responsible for snow removal on sidewalks
Shoveling your sidewalks could be a thing of the past, under a new proposal in Chicago.
Shoveling your sidewalks could be a thing of the past, under a new proposal in Chicago.
Illinois residents could be fined for driving with dogs on their laps under new proposed bill
Residents could be fined if they let their furry friends sit on their laps while driving in Illinois under a new proposed bill.
Residents could be fined if they let their furry friends sit on their laps while driving in Illinois under a new proposed bill.
Vallas receives endorsements from City Council members while AG Raoul backs Johnson
Aldermen for the 11th, 39th, 50th and 44th have endorsed candidate for mayor Paul Vallas and his tough on crime campaign. Candidate Brandon Johnson gained support of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. He is the first statewide elected official to endorse a candidate in this runoff.
Aldermen for the 11th, 39th, 50th and 44th have endorsed candidate for mayor Paul Vallas and his tough on crime campaign. Candidate Brandon Johnson gained support of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. He is the first statewide elected official to endorse a candidate in this runoff.
Flannery Fired Up: March 10, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson discuss violence prevention, safety at latest forum
When Johnson repeated his frequent claim that 40% of calls to 911 relate to mental health issues, a moderator told him the city says it's just three percent. Johnson said he didn't believe that figure.
When Johnson repeated his frequent claim that 40% of calls to 911 relate to mental health issues, a moderator told him the city says it's just three percent. Johnson said he didn't believe that figure.
Pritzker seeks largest investment in higher education in over two decades
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.
ComEd bribery trial: Jury selection underway
Dozens of jurors were brought in for questioning in the case against four people - all connected to ComEd - that are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit the energy company.
Dozens of jurors were brought in for questioning in the case against four people - all connected to ComEd - that are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit the energy company.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: State supreme court hears arguments over elimination of cash bail
The provision was to go into effect Jan. 1 under the wide-ranging criminal justice reform bill, but it was challenged by a flurry of last-minute lawsuits by roughly 60 sheriffs and state’s attorneys.
The provision was to go into effect Jan. 1 under the wide-ranging criminal justice reform bill, but it was challenged by a flurry of last-minute lawsuits by roughly 60 sheriffs and state’s attorneys.
Chicago mayoral race: Endorsements trickle in for Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Illinois looks to ban 'Zoom' calls while driving
The Illinois legislation would ban video calls while driving, along with streaming videos or scanning social media on your phone.
The Illinois legislation would ban video calls while driving, along with streaming videos or scanning social media on your phone.
Chicago mayoral election: 36 newly elected police district councilors endorse Johnson
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ?for any reason?
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Chicago mayoral poll reveals frontrunner ahead of runoff election
A new poll has shed light on the final two candidates headed for the Chicago mayoral runoff election next month. The poll, which was conducted March 6-9 from a pool of 806 likely Chicago runoff voters, found former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas holds a slim lead over Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. STORY: https://www.fox32chicago.com/election/chicago-mayoral-poll-runoff
A new poll has shed light on the final two candidates headed for the Chicago mayoral runoff election next month. The poll, which was conducted March 6-9 from a pool of 806 likely Chicago runoff voters, found former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas holds a slim lead over Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. STORY: https://www.fox32chicago.com/election/chicago-mayoral-poll-runoff
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas, Johnson focus on women's issues in forum
The two men running for Chicago mayor focused on women's issues on Saturday.
The two men running for Chicago mayor focused on women's issues on Saturday.