Lightfoot blames staffer for controversial attempt to recruit CPS students as campaign volunteers
The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.
The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.
Illinois lawmaker seeks to legalize psychedelic mushrooms
An Illinois lawmaker introduced new legislation that would pave the way for a regulated psychedelic therapy program.
An Illinois lawmaker introduced new legislation that would pave the way for a regulated psychedelic therapy program.
McHenry County Sheriff will not enforce assault weapons ban calling it 'clear violation of the 2nd Amendment'
The McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman say his office will not enforce the newly signed assault weapons ban.
The McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman say his office will not enforce the newly signed assault weapons ban.
Illinois bill that would give private-sector workers more time off heads to Pritzker's desk
A bill giving private-sector workers more time off is heading to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
A bill giving private-sector workers more time off is heading to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
'Get out now': Harmon warns crooked Illinois politicians as indicted colleague attends inauguration ceremony
Sixteen new state senators and 118 members of the Illinois House were sworn in Wednesday, as Illinois's 103rd General Assembly convened for the first time. But it was a sharply worded warning in the Senate that drew the most attention.
Sixteen new state senators and 118 members of the Illinois House were sworn in Wednesday, as Illinois's 103rd General Assembly convened for the first time. But it was a sharply worded warning in the Senate that drew the most attention.
Illinois' 103rd General Assembly sworn in during inauguration ceremony
It is Inauguration Day for the 103rd Illinois General Assembly.
It is Inauguration Day for the 103rd Illinois General Assembly.
Illinois lawmakers weigh heightened abortion protections
Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey, who lost the governor’s race to Pritzker in November, called the measure “pure evil” on the Senate floor.
Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey, who lost the governor’s race to Pritzker in November, called the measure “pure evil” on the Senate floor.
Lawmakers to designate January as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois
When the new 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, one of the first resolutions to be filed in the House will call for January to be designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois.
When the new 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, one of the first resolutions to be filed in the House will call for January to be designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois.
Illinois House passes amended assault weapons ban, bill now heads to governor's desk
The Illinois House passed amended House Bill 5471 Tuesday afternoon, which bans assault weapons and high-capacity magazines from being manufactured or sold in the state.
The Illinois House passed amended House Bill 5471 Tuesday afternoon, which bans assault weapons and high-capacity magazines from being manufactured or sold in the state.
Illinois Supreme Court sees female majority for first time in state's history
The Illinois Supreme Court met for the first time since the new year on Tuesday with a first-ever female majority since Illinois became a state in 1818.
The Illinois Supreme Court met for the first time since the new year on Tuesday with a first-ever female majority since Illinois became a state in 1818.
Michael Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, has racketeering trial set for April 2024
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.
Pritzker, Welch publicly scoff at proposed Senate changes to assault weapons bill
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch aren’t happy with proposed changes by the Illinois Senate on a measure that would ban assault weapons, voicing their strong opposition in separate public statements on Sunday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch aren’t happy with proposed changes by the Illinois Senate on a measure that would ban assault weapons, voicing their strong opposition in separate public statements on Sunday.
Illinois lawmakers vote to give themselves pay raise, hiking salaries to $85,000
“How many people in your district got a 20 percent pay raise in six months?" Republican Darren Bailey said.
“How many people in your district got a 20 percent pay raise in six months?" Republican Darren Bailey said.
Illinois House approves 18% pay hike for lawmakers, adding $12,904 to bump salaries to $85,000
The plan also includes pay hikes for the lieutenant governor, comptroller, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state. The governor earns $205,700, although JB Pritzker does not take it.
The plan also includes pay hikes for the lieutenant governor, comptroller, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state. The governor earns $205,700, although JB Pritzker does not take it.
Illinois Republican House leader Jim Durkin is retiring on Tuesday
"As long as we continue to say that we are the party of Trump and that we have to abide by the party principles in the platform, 100% we're gonna continue down this path of losing," retiring Illinois State Rep. Jim Durkin said.
"As long as we continue to say that we are the party of Trump and that we have to abide by the party principles in the platform, 100% we're gonna continue down this path of losing," retiring Illinois State Rep. Jim Durkin said.
Illinois assault weapons ban in trouble? Senate president not committing to floor vote
Opponents of a ban on military-style, assault weapons still hope to block it in the Illinois Senate this weekend.
Opponents of a ban on military-style, assault weapons still hope to block it in the Illinois Senate this weekend.
Illinois Supreme Court won’t hear arguments on eliminating cash bail until March
It won’t be until spring, at the earliest, before the Illinois Supreme Court rules on whether cash bail can be eliminated across the state.
It won’t be until spring, at the earliest, before the Illinois Supreme Court rules on whether cash bail can be eliminated across the state.
Pritzker highlights investments in early childhood education as top priority during second term
J.B. Pritzker says he will continue making early childhood development a top priority in his second term as Illinois governor.
J.B. Pritzker says he will continue making early childhood development a top priority in his second term as Illinois governor.
Chicago awarded $144M to improve four bridges over the Calumet River
A multi-million dollar project to rehab four bridges along the Calumet River was announced Wednesday.
A multi-million dollar project to rehab four bridges along the Calumet River was announced Wednesday.
Chicago mayoral candidates Ja'Mal Green, Paul Vallas lay out safety plans
Chicagoans tell pollsters public safety is their number one issue by far. So, on Tuesday, two candidates for mayor focused on it.
Chicagoans tell pollsters public safety is their number one issue by far. So, on Tuesday, two candidates for mayor focused on it.