Controversy surrounds Illinois bill that would legalize certain types of explosives
The type of device in question reportedly has 500 grams of pyrotechnic component — the highest level of potency before you need a professional license to handle them.
The type of device in question reportedly has 500 grams of pyrotechnic component — the highest level of potency before you need a professional license to handle them.
New endorsements announced for Chicago mayoral election
As the Illinois Nurses Association announced its endorsement for the Chicago mayoral runoff this week, the city's leading business group may announce its endorsement for mayor in the next few days.
As the Illinois Nurses Association announced its endorsement for the Chicago mayoral runoff this week, the city's leading business group may announce its endorsement for mayor in the next few days.
Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas, Johnson blast each other in first runoff forum
Paul Vallas was questioned whether he's a Republican or Democrat. Brandon Johnson was asked about his "defund the police" stance.
Paul Vallas was questioned whether he's a Republican or Democrat. Brandon Johnson was asked about his "defund the police" stance.
Judge blocks 'Chicago machine' expert from testifying in trial of 4 accused of Madigan bribes
Dick Simpson was expected to explain how the political machine was founded in Chicago around the time of the Great Chicago Fire, that it evolved over time and that it dominated Democratic politics here since 1933.
Dick Simpson was expected to explain how the political machine was founded in Chicago around the time of the Great Chicago Fire, that it evolved over time and that it dominated Democratic politics here since 1933.
Bid to block Illinois' new assault weapons ban now before federal appeals court
The 7th Circuit now has the opportunity to block the measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Jan. 10 — which immediately banned the sale of military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
The 7th Circuit now has the opportunity to block the measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Jan. 10 — which immediately banned the sale of military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Proposed Illinois law lets child social media influencers keep the money
Parents are worried about protecting their children from the dangers of social media. But now, two Illinois lawmakers want to protect children on social media from their parents.
Parents are worried about protecting their children from the dangers of social media. But now, two Illinois lawmakers want to protect children on social media from their parents.
Illinois Senate bill aims to standardize Chicago firefighter promotion process
An Illinois Senate bill could help Chicago firefighters get promotions more easily and frequently by standardizing the process.
An Illinois Senate bill could help Chicago firefighters get promotions more easily and frequently by standardizing the process.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson receive key endorsements ahead of Chicago mayoral runoff
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the two final candidates to become the next mayor of Chicago, landed key endorsements Wednesday.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the two final candidates to become the next mayor of Chicago, landed key endorsements Wednesday.
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas hits airwaves with new ad, Johnson bags fresh endorsement
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is airing his first run-off election television spot featuring former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White while Brandon Johnson was endorsed Tuesday morning by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is airing his first run-off election television spot featuring former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White while Brandon Johnson was endorsed Tuesday morning by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Chicago mayoral election: Johnson, Vallas receive dueling endorsements Monday
Dueling endorsements from veteran African-American politicians dominated the race for mayor of Chicago on Monday.
Dueling endorsements from veteran African-American politicians dominated the race for mayor of Chicago on Monday.
Chicago congressman endorses Brandon Johnson for mayor: 'He has a great plan'
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis lined up behind his West Side neighbor, Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis lined up behind his West Side neighbor, Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson.
Brandon Johnson receives endorsement from US Rep. Danny Davis
Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson received support from a prominent Chicago congressman Monday.
Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson received support from a prominent Chicago congressman Monday.
Brandon Johnson receives endorsement from US Rep. Danny Davis
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson is gaining support ahead of the April 4 runoff election versus Paul Vallas.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson is gaining support ahead of the April 4 runoff election versus Paul Vallas.
Italian-American activists say Chicago mayoral candidate has promised to return Columbus statues
They said Vallas recently promised the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans that he will put the Christopher Columbus statues back in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. Vallas has not made that statement publicly, and his campaign did not return FOX 32 Chicago's requests for comment.
They said Vallas recently promised the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans that he will put the Christopher Columbus statues back in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. Vallas has not made that statement publicly, and his campaign did not return FOX 32 Chicago's requests for comment.
Flannery Fired Up: March 3, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Paul Vallas receives endorsement from former CPS board head Gery Chico
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas received a key endorsement Friday morning.
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas received a key endorsement Friday morning.
Founding fathers didn’t own AR-15s or large capacity magazines, Pritzker and Raoul argue in defense of ban
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Thursday filed a brief defending Illinois’ assault weapon ban, arguing the weapons restricted by the newly enacted law aren’t commonly used for self-defense and that large capacity magazines are accessories — not “arms.”
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Thursday filed a brief defending Illinois’ assault weapon ban, arguing the weapons restricted by the newly enacted law aren’t commonly used for self-defense and that large capacity magazines are accessories — not “arms.”
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson calls runoff with Vallas 'dynamic'
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson spent Thursday morning greeting commuters at a Red Line train station.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson spent Thursday morning greeting commuters at a Red Line train station.
Ja'Mal Green makes first comments since failed bid for Chicago mayor
“These last two days, I've been resting after a long campaign. I know everyone has been asking me who I'm going to endorse for Mayor of Chicago. Honestly, it's a hard question.”
“These last two days, I've been resting after a long campaign. I know everyone has been asking me who I'm going to endorse for Mayor of Chicago. Honestly, it's a hard question.”