Illinois SAFE-T Act: State leaders hold online public forum to explain new law
The controversial Illinois SAFE-T Act was the topic of discussion at an online public forum Wednesday night.
The controversial Illinois SAFE-T Act was the topic of discussion at an online public forum Wednesday night.
Illinois legal experts urge voters to ignore TV ads focused on election of judges
Legal experts on Tuesday urged Illinois voters to disregard the unprecedented blizzard of advertising focused on next month's election of judges.
Legal experts on Tuesday urged Illinois voters to disregard the unprecedented blizzard of advertising focused on next month's election of judges.
Early voting begins in Chicago
Some Illinois voters are getting a jump on casting their ballots a month before Election Day.
Some Illinois voters are getting a jump on casting their ballots a month before Election Day.
Early voting gets underway in Chicago at downtown supersite
On a rainy Friday morning, early voting for the Nov. 8 General Election got underway in the city of Chicago.
On a rainy Friday morning, early voting for the Nov. 8 General Election got underway in the city of Chicago.
Pritzker vs. Bailey: Illinois gubernatorial candidates square-off over SAFE-T Act
Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Senator Darren Bailey clashed on a range of issues Thursday night in their first televised debate, including the SAFE-T Act.
Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Senator Darren Bailey clashed on a range of issues Thursday night in their first televised debate, including the SAFE-T Act.
SAFE-T Act will increase Illinois property taxes, House Republicans say
The SAFE-T Act was front and center again Wednesday as Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin called the legislation into question.
The SAFE-T Act was front and center again Wednesday as Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin called the legislation into question.
Duckworth and Salvi square off over abortion, immigration during candidates' forum
Deep differences on abortion and immigration divided Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and her Republican challenger Kathy Salvi during a virtual candidates' forum on Tuesday.
Deep differences on abortion and immigration divided Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and her Republican challenger Kathy Salvi during a virtual candidates' forum on Tuesday.
Midterm Elections: Cook County to vote on property tax hike
We're counting down to the midterm elections by taking a look at what's on your ballot.
We're counting down to the midterm elections by taking a look at what's on your ballot.
Illinois Safe-T Act: Suburban city council to vote on resolution this week
Illinois' controversial Safe-T Act is up for a vote in one Chicago suburb.
Illinois' controversial Safe-T Act is up for a vote in one Chicago suburb.
Illinois' governor race echoes U.S. abortion, crime debates
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned that his Republican opponent is a far-right politician who would take the state backward while state Sen. Darren Bailey asked voters to consider whether the Democratic incumbent's first term has improved their lives as the two candidates met for an online forum Friday.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned that his Republican opponent is a far-right politician who would take the state backward while state Sen. Darren Bailey asked voters to consider whether the Democratic incumbent's first term has improved their lives as the two candidates met for an online forum Friday.
Abortion ruling intensifies fight over state supreme courts in November election
Democrats currently hold a 4-3 majority in the Illinois Supreme Court. Two seats are up for election in November.
Democrats currently hold a 4-3 majority in the Illinois Supreme Court. Two seats are up for election in November.
Illinois midterm election: Early voting begins in parts of state
Early voting for the midterm election began Thursday in parts of Illinois.
Early voting for the midterm election began Thursday in parts of Illinois.
Garcia, Lopez take shots at one another in Chicago mayoral election
Some heated words were exchanged Tuesday in the contest for mayor of Chicago, as another big name considers whether to enter the race.
Some heated words were exchanged Tuesday in the contest for mayor of Chicago, as another big name considers whether to enter the race.
Will Chuy Garcia run for mayor of Chicago again? Here's what he said
Chuy Garcia is widely considered the strongest challenge to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot — if he runs.
Chuy Garcia is widely considered the strongest challenge to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot — if he runs.
Week in Review: Navy Pier tragedy • Billion-dollar lottery winners • PPP loans used to bond out of jail
Cook County prosecutors say a woman pushed her 3-year-old nephew into Lake Michigan off Navy Pier and then pretended she didn't know the child, two people have come forward to claim a billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot, and police in suburban Chicago have arrested 15 people for allegedly using PPP loans to bond out of jail: Here are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.
Cook County prosecutors say a woman pushed her 3-year-old nephew into Lake Michigan off Navy Pier and then pretended she didn't know the child, two people have come forward to claim a billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot, and police in suburban Chicago have arrested 15 people for allegedly using PPP loans to bond out of jail: Here are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.
'Stop using our pain and suffering for votes': Family of victims call on Darren Bailey to stop commercials
The ad, which featured several other clips of violent incidents that happened in Chicago, was created by People Who Play By The Rules and funded by a GOP mega donor.
The ad, which featured several other clips of violent incidents that happened in Chicago, was created by People Who Play By The Rules and funded by a GOP mega donor.
Cook County eliminates 'Wheel Tax' to help working families
Cook County commissioners say the move will create new savings for working families.
Cook County commissioners say the move will create new savings for working families.
Darren Bailey accused of using Chicago trauma for political gain
"We are divided enough in Chicago. There's enough racism in Chicago. We don't need you to stereotype Black and brown folk with the violence in Chicago running your commercials,” said Father Michael Pfleger.
"We are divided enough in Chicago. There's enough racism in Chicago. We don't need you to stereotype Black and brown folk with the violence in Chicago running your commercials,” said Father Michael Pfleger.
Blagojevich rips into Pritzker for urging state senator to resign his seat
“If hypocrisy were a crime, JB would end up doing more time in prison than me,” former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said.
“If hypocrisy were a crime, JB would end up doing more time in prison than me,” former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said.
Chicago officially makes itself a sanctuary city for abortion
The city of Chicago passed an ordinance Wednesday that protects the right to get an abortion and gender-affirming care in the city.
The city of Chicago passed an ordinance Wednesday that protects the right to get an abortion and gender-affirming care in the city.