Chicago mayoral challenger predicts Lightfoot won't make runoff election
It would be the first time ever an incumbent Chicago mayor didn't make it to the runoff election.
It would be the first time ever an incumbent Chicago mayor didn't make it to the runoff election.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: Cash bail elimination put on hold by state Supreme Court
A last-minute decision by the Illinois Supreme Court has sent the Attorney General's office scrambling.
A last-minute decision by the Illinois Supreme Court has sent the Attorney General's office scrambling.
200 Illinois laws to debut in 2023, but not SAFE-T Act (yet)
The most talked-about Illinois law taking effect with the dawn of a new year on Sunday is one whose future is up in the air.
The most talked-about Illinois law taking effect with the dawn of a new year on Sunday is one whose future is up in the air.
Gun control advocates, Illinois law enforcement officials take aim at assault weapons
"We're not here to negotiate," said gun rights lobbyist Todd Vandermyde." I'm here to tell you that if house bill 5855 or anything remotely like it passes, we will see you in court."
"We're not here to negotiate," said gun rights lobbyist Todd Vandermyde." I'm here to tell you that if house bill 5855 or anything remotely like it passes, we will see you in court."
Kankakee County judge hears arguments in lawsuit challenging SAFE-T Act
Supporters of the Illinois law say it’s wrong to keep people in jail simply because they can’t afford bail.
Supporters of the Illinois law say it’s wrong to keep people in jail simply because they can’t afford bail.
Illinois state senator remembered as having a 'divine sense of humor'
State Sen. Scott Bennett was a key legislator in the passage of recent amendments to the SAFE-T Act.
State Sen. Scott Bennett was a key legislator in the passage of recent amendments to the SAFE-T Act.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger delivers final speech on House floor
“To my Democratic colleagues, you too must bear the burden of our failures. Many of you have asked me, ‘Where are all the good Republicans?’ Over the past two years, Democratic leadership had the opportunity to stand above the fray. Instead, they poured millions of dollars into the campaigns of MAGA Republicans, the same candidates President Biden called a national security threat, to ensure these good Republicans do not make it out of their respective primaries,” said Kinzinger.
“To my Democratic colleagues, you too must bear the burden of our failures. Many of you have asked me, ‘Where are all the good Republicans?’ Over the past two years, Democratic leadership had the opportunity to stand above the fray. Instead, they poured millions of dollars into the campaigns of MAGA Republicans, the same candidates President Biden called a national security threat, to ensure these good Republicans do not make it out of their respective primaries,” said Kinzinger.
Semi-automatic gun ban only part of solution, Illinois House told
Democrats who control the General Assembly are positioning a wide-ranging gun law for a vote as early as next month, during a lame-duck session. That follows Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s call last summer for a semi-automatic weapons ban.
Democrats who control the General Assembly are positioning a wide-ranging gun law for a vote as early as next month, during a lame-duck session. That follows Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s call last summer for a semi-automatic weapons ban.
Chicago mayoral candidates attack Chuy Garcia as he leads in new poll
Candidates at a mayoral forum on Chicago’s Northwest Side Tuesday night went after Congressman Chuy García after a newly released poll shows García emerging as the clear front-runner.
Candidates at a mayoral forum on Chicago’s Northwest Side Tuesday night went after Congressman Chuy García after a newly released poll shows García emerging as the clear front-runner.
Candidates challenging Chicago Ald. Dowell could be knocked off ballot
The 3rd ward includes parts of Bronzeville, South Loop and Douglas.
The 3rd ward includes parts of Bronzeville, South Loop and Douglas.
Lightfoot releases emotional campaign ad as new poll shows her losing to Chuy Garcia
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's voice cracked, and her eyes grew teary in her latest campaign ad.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's voice cracked, and her eyes grew teary in her latest campaign ad.
SAFE-T Act faces next test in court, where opponents say it violates state Constitution
Illinois’ massive criminal justice reform law survived blistering political attacks throughout the 2022 election campaign and a renewed spotlight when lawmakers returned to Springfield a few weeks ago.
Illinois’ massive criminal justice reform law survived blistering political attacks throughout the 2022 election campaign and a renewed spotlight when lawmakers returned to Springfield a few weeks ago.
Chicago mayoral election: Green calls for federal investigation into Wilson
There is a grudge match between multi-millionaire philanthropist Willie Wilson and activist Ja'Mal Green.
There is a grudge match between multi-millionaire philanthropist Willie Wilson and activist Ja'Mal Green.
Son of former Illinois representative pleads guilty to cheating on taxes
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo, caught up in the investigation of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, pleaded guilty Monday to cheating on his taxes to the tune of an estimated $137,000.
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo, caught up in the investigation of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, pleaded guilty Monday to cheating on his taxes to the tune of an estimated $137,000.
Protect Illinois Communities Act: Gun violence survivors push for critical gun safety laws
A bill called the Protect Illinois Communities Act includes legislation that would ban assault weapons, improve gun safety laws and raise minimum age to get a FOID card to 21.
A bill called the Protect Illinois Communities Act includes legislation that would ban assault weapons, improve gun safety laws and raise minimum age to get a FOID card to 21.
New Illinois law requires residents to upgrade smoke detectors
The devices must be a long-term, 10-year sealed battery alarm.
The devices must be a long-term, 10-year sealed battery alarm.
Elizabeth Rochford sworn-in on Illinois Supreme Court
Prior to being appointed to the 19th Judicial Circuit Court in 2012, Rochford served more than 22 years as a commissioner on the Illinois Court of Claims.
Prior to being appointed to the 19th Judicial Circuit Court in 2012, Rochford served more than 22 years as a commissioner on the Illinois Court of Claims.
Joy Cunningham sworn-in as Illinois Supreme Court justice
Joy V. Cunningham is only the second African American woman to serve on the state’s highest court and her addition will soon mean that female justices will outnumber the men.
Joy V. Cunningham is only the second African American woman to serve on the state’s highest court and her addition will soon mean that female justices will outnumber the men.
Proposal would allow state-licensed drug injection sites in Illinois to fight opioid crisis
A proposal in Springfield would allow state-licensed drug injection sites to open across Illinois in an effort to reduce fatal overdoses amid a nationwide opioid crisis that has hit Cook County particularly hard.
A proposal in Springfield would allow state-licensed drug injection sites to open across Illinois in an effort to reduce fatal overdoses amid a nationwide opioid crisis that has hit Cook County particularly hard.
Former mayoral challenger wants campaign contribution from Chicago Fire owner to Lightfoot investigated
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.