Duckworth, Salvi clash over abortion in Chicago debate
Senator Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi squared off in a debate Thursday night, covering issues from immigration to abortion.
Senator Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi squared off in a debate Thursday night, covering issues from immigration to abortion.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: New law is a 'get out of jail free card,' former prosecutor says
The controversy around the SAFE-T Act has focused on the elimination of cash bail. However, a former Cook County prosecutor tells FOX 32 Chicago he's concerned about another aspect of the new law.
The controversy around the SAFE-T Act has focused on the elimination of cash bail. However, a former Cook County prosecutor tells FOX 32 Chicago he's concerned about another aspect of the new law.
'Abortion is on the ballot': Illinois Planned Parenthood launches campaign for midterm elections
Planned parenthood is declaring November, "Roe-vember."
Planned parenthood is declaring November, "Roe-vember."
Raoul, DeVore clash in first and only Illinois attorney general debate
As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: Orland Park mayor warns of 'anarchy' after criminal justice overhaul
Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.
Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.
Chicago officials urge early voting as hundreds of thousands could have new polling place
Early voting has expanded in Chicago ahead of an election that could have increased confusion when about half of voters may find their polling place has changed.
Early voting has expanded in Chicago ahead of an election that could have increased confusion when about half of voters may find their polling place has changed.
State lawmaker announces run for Ald. King's seat as she aims for Lightfoot's job
State Representative Lamont Robinson has announced his candidacy for the 4th Ward aldermanic seat.
State Representative Lamont Robinson has announced his candidacy for the 4th Ward aldermanic seat.
Chicago voters can early vote in their own wards starting Monday
Chicagoans have been able to vote early at the city's "supersite" and Board of Elections Office since October 7, but starting on Monday, October 24, early voting will be available in all 50 wards.
Chicagoans have been able to vote early at the city's "supersite" and Board of Elections Office since October 7, but starting on Monday, October 24, early voting will be available in all 50 wards.
Obama endorses Pritzker in reelection bid
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: County board OKs resolution to oppose controversial new law
The McHenry County Board has voted to oppose a controversial Illinois public safety law set to take effect next year.
The McHenry County Board has voted to oppose a controversial Illinois public safety law set to take effect next year.
Lightfoot campaign raises $1 million in 3 months — and more than half of it is spent
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.
Pritzker, Bailey clash in final debate before Nov. 8
After four months of calling Chicago a “hellhole,” Darren Bailey coined a new nickname Tuesday night during what was likely the final, face-to-face debate between Democrat JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger.
After four months of calling Chicago a “hellhole,” Darren Bailey coined a new nickname Tuesday night during what was likely the final, face-to-face debate between Democrat JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger.
Illinois governor candidates expected to joust over SAFE-T Act in final TV debate
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey meet Tuesday night for what's likely their final face-to-face debate.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey meet Tuesday night for what's likely their final face-to-face debate.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: State leaders, residents debate pros and cons in Naperville
The controversial SAFE-T Act was passed last year in the middle of the night, and signed by Governor JB Pritzker. “No one's opposed to some of these reforms, but the devil is in the details,” said Illinois Judge Liam Brennan.
The controversial SAFE-T Act was passed last year in the middle of the night, and signed by Governor JB Pritzker. “No one's opposed to some of these reforms, but the devil is in the details,” said Illinois Judge Liam Brennan.
Barack and Michelle Obama return to Chicago to vote, surprise students
Former President Barack Obama also surprised some Chicago students Monday, joining a panel discussion that included Bulls star Ayo Dosunmu.
Former President Barack Obama also surprised some Chicago students Monday, joining a panel discussion that included Bulls star Ayo Dosunmu.
Bailey calls new voter opinion survey showing Pritzker up big 'laughable'
The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.
The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.
Pekau blames increase in crime on Illinois Democrats: 'one-party rule'
"They continue to run these policies like the SAFE-T Act, which prioritize criminals over law-abiding citizens and police," Keith Pekau said.
"They continue to run these policies like the SAFE-T Act, which prioritize criminals over law-abiding citizens and police," Keith Pekau said.
Pritzker releases tax returns: Last year's $18.5 million in taxable income more than triples previous year's
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's net worth as of Friday was $3.6 billion, according to Forbes, and increased by an estimated $400 million since he took office in 2019.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's net worth as of Friday was $3.6 billion, according to Forbes, and increased by an estimated $400 million since he took office in 2019.
New poll shows Pritzker with double-digit lead over Bailey
The poll also found that Illinois voters don't have a favorable opinion of Gov. JB Pritzker or his Republican challenger, Darren Bailey.
The poll also found that Illinois voters don't have a favorable opinion of Gov. JB Pritzker or his Republican challenger, Darren Bailey.
Early voting begins in suburban Cook County
Early voting is officially underway across the entire state of Illinois.
Early voting is officially underway across the entire state of Illinois.