State Sen. Emil Jones III hit with federal bribery charges tied to red-light camera investigation
State Sen. Emil Jones III has been hit with federal bribery charges as part of a yearslong investigation involving the politically connected red-light camera company SafeSpeed LLC.
State Sen. Emil Jones III has been hit with federal bribery charges as part of a yearslong investigation involving the politically connected red-light camera company SafeSpeed LLC.
Race for Illinois governor between Pritzker, Bailey closer than 4 years ago, new poll shows
The race for Illinois governor might be closer than you think.
The race for Illinois governor might be closer than you think.
More political pressure mounts to amend Safe-T Act which will end cash bail in Illinois
Some in Illinois are concerned, because the Safe-T Act limits who can be arrested and held in jail based on their alleged crime.
Some in Illinois are concerned, because the Safe-T Act limits who can be arrested and held in jail based on their alleged crime.
Darren Bailey criticized for using South Side mass shooting as moment of 'political theater'
“If you want to impress us, move into Washington Park. He’s a farmer — pitch a tent. Washington Park is one of the 17 most violent communities — pitch a tent, move here, live in one of these communities that are facing this level of violence.”
“If you want to impress us, move into Washington Park. He’s a farmer — pitch a tent. Washington Park is one of the 17 most violent communities — pitch a tent, move here, live in one of these communities that are facing this level of violence.”
Republican for Illinois governor Darren Bailey releases tax returns — what to know
Illinois voters will be choosing between a billionaire and a millionaire for governor.
Illinois voters will be choosing between a billionaire and a millionaire for governor.
Republican ticket for Illinois governor slams Pritzker, Lightfoot after mass shooting at Chicago park
"JB, how many more Black families have to mourn before you recognize that Black lives really do matter? How many parents need to pick out caskets when they should be picking out clothes for school," Darren Bailey said.
"JB, how many more Black families have to mourn before you recognize that Black lives really do matter? How many parents need to pick out caskets when they should be picking out clothes for school," Darren Bailey said.
Pritzker 'sets record straight' on Safe-T Act which ends cash bail in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker is addressing rumors that Illinois’ new Safe-T Act will be the onslaught of a real life "Purge."
Governor JB Pritzker is addressing rumors that Illinois’ new Safe-T Act will be the onslaught of a real life "Purge."
Republican Darren Bailey now living in Hancock to ‘immerse’ himself in the city he dubbed a 'hellhole'
It’s not quite like former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne moving into Cabrini-Green — but Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has moved into the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings, to “immerse” himself “in the culture” of a city he’s repeatedly dubbed a “hellhole.”
It’s not quite like former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne moving into Cabrini-Green — but Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has moved into the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings, to “immerse” himself “in the culture” of a city he’s repeatedly dubbed a “hellhole.”
Illinois SAFE-T Act which will end cash bail explained
Some law enforcement officials say the SAFE-T Act is going to make crime across Illinois worse.
Some law enforcement officials say the SAFE-T Act is going to make crime across Illinois worse.
Pritzker, Bailey clash over TV ad that shows woman being attacked in Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is calling the ad disgusting and racist.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is calling the ad disgusting and racist.
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke to retire from Illinois Supreme Court
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke announced her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court Monday.
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke announced her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court Monday.
Tax rebate payments go out to millions of Illinoisans
With early voting set to begin in two weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that roughly six million Illinois taxpayers will soon receive rebate checks of up to $700 each.
With early voting set to begin in two weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that roughly six million Illinois taxpayers will soon receive rebate checks of up to $700 each.
Fioretti running again for Cook County Board President
Cook County voters will see a re-match on the November ballot.
Cook County voters will see a re-match on the November ballot.
'Chuy' Garcia considering another run for Chicago mayor
Already facing a slew of challengers, Mayor Lori Lightfoot's biggest threat says he is still considering a run for Chicago’s highest seat.
Already facing a slew of challengers, Mayor Lori Lightfoot's biggest threat says he is still considering a run for Chicago’s highest seat.
Darren Bailey highlights increase in violent crime under JB Pritzker: 'Our home is under siege'
After meeting with a group of Illinois county sheriffs Tuesday, State Sen. Darren Bailey blamed Gov. J.B. Pritzker for an increase in violent crime since 2019.
After meeting with a group of Illinois county sheriffs Tuesday, State Sen. Darren Bailey blamed Gov. J.B. Pritzker for an increase in violent crime since 2019.
Illinois comptroller Susana Mendoza tests positive for COVID-19
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Sunday she's tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Sunday she's tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Lightfoot: Chicago's Black neighborhoods portrayed as more troubled, violent than they actually are
"The media doesn't tell the true story of Black Chicago," Mayor Lightfoot told a group at a South Side Chicago restaurant.
"The media doesn't tell the true story of Black Chicago," Mayor Lightfoot told a group at a South Side Chicago restaurant.
Lake View residents react after Ald. Tunney announces he will not seek re-election
“Very nice guy, easy to get along with. Just last week, I was over there getting lunch on Belmont, and he was just walking by, picking up the litter and trash on the streets,” said Tony Brion, who works near Ald. Tunney's office. "He didn't care about any good publicity or anything, he was just doing it on his own because that's the kind of guy he is, really good guy.
“Very nice guy, easy to get along with. Just last week, I was over there getting lunch on Belmont, and he was just walking by, picking up the litter and trash on the streets,” said Tony Brion, who works near Ald. Tunney's office. "He didn't care about any good publicity or anything, he was just doing it on his own because that's the kind of guy he is, really good guy.
Indiana abortion clinics file suit to block ban, as Pritzker pushes for voter turnout in Midterms
Demand for abortions at Illinois Planned Parenthoods went from roughly 100 out-of-state patients a month to 750 in the first week after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
Demand for abortions at Illinois Planned Parenthoods went from roughly 100 out-of-state patients a month to 750 in the first week after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
Biden's plan of canceling student loan debt becomes issue in Illinois' 8th Congressional District
“This is Robin Hood in reverse. This is simply taking from the poor and the middle class and giving to the better off among us,” said Chris Dargis, candidate for Congress in Illinois' 8th District.
“This is Robin Hood in reverse. This is simply taking from the poor and the middle class and giving to the better off among us,” said Chris Dargis, candidate for Congress in Illinois' 8th District.