Illinois bill would change rule on hanging items from car's rearview mirror
Supporters of the change say it would help deter predatory traffic stops.
Supporters of the change say it would help deter predatory traffic stops.
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Illinois delegation seeks $75M from Congress for 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago
The Illinois delegation is asking congress for $75 million to pay for the 2024 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago next summer.
The Illinois delegation is asking congress for $75 million to pay for the 2024 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago next summer.
Federal judge grants injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of Illinois gun law
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.
Giannoulias introduces landmark legislation against banning books in Illinois
Illinois is the first state to introduce anti-book ban legislation with the Right to Read bill.
Illinois is the first state to introduce anti-book ban legislation with the Right to Read bill.
Proposed legislation streamlines anti-bullying protocol in Illinois schools
A bill that would tighten anti-bullying protocols in Illinois schools will be headed to the State Senate.
A bill that would tighten anti-bullying protocols in Illinois schools will be headed to the State Senate.
Family of Illinois man fatally struck by ambulance hopes measure will save lives
A newly-introduced bill is focusing on making intersections in Illinois safer.
A newly-introduced bill is focusing on making intersections in Illinois safer.
Family of Illinois man fatally struck by ambulance hopes measure will save lives
A newly-introduced bill is focusing on making intersections in Illinois safer.
A newly-introduced bill is focusing on making intersections in Illinois safer.
Illinois lawmakers address teacher shortage across state
Nearly 90-percent of Illinois school districts have reported a teacher shortage problem, and many believe it will get worse in the coming years.
Nearly 90-percent of Illinois school districts have reported a teacher shortage problem, and many believe it will get worse in the coming years.
Naperville gun shop owner appeals his case against state ban to U.S. Supreme Court
A Naperville gun shop owner is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block Illinois’ assault weapon ban while he fights the law in federal court.
A Naperville gun shop owner is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block Illinois’ assault weapon ban while he fights the law in federal court.
Illinois workers who care for individuals with developmental disabilities call for better pay
The group is urging Illinois lawmakers to pass a measure that would raise wages by four dollars an hour in the coming year.
The group is urging Illinois lawmakers to pass a measure that would raise wages by four dollars an hour in the coming year.
Illinois bill would grant parents extended bereavement leave after child's death
A Rockford mother is turning her grief into action by helping to draft a bill to extend bereavement benefits in Illinois.
A Rockford mother is turning her grief into action by helping to draft a bill to extend bereavement benefits in Illinois.
Kim Foxx will not seek reelection in 2024
After two terms as Cook County's chief prosecutor, Kim Foxx says she will not run for re-election after her current term concludes in 2024.
After two terms as Cook County's chief prosecutor, Kim Foxx says she will not run for re-election after her current term concludes in 2024.
Bill to prevent unfair auto insurance rate hikes delayed in Springfield
Legislation to protect drivers from excessive increases to their auto insurance has stalled in Springfield.
Legislation to protect drivers from excessive increases to their auto insurance has stalled in Springfield.
ComEd bribery trial: Jury begins deliberating after prosecutors call defendants ‘grand masters of corruption’
Federal jurors have begun to deliberate the case against four former political power players who were labeled Tuesday “grand masters of corruption" for their alleged conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan to benefit ComEd.
Federal jurors have begun to deliberate the case against four former political power players who were labeled Tuesday “grand masters of corruption" for their alleged conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan to benefit ComEd.
U.S. presidential race comes into focus as Biden seeks reelection
Political consultant Thom Serafin weighs in on President Joe Biden announcing he will run for reelection.
Political consultant Thom Serafin weighs in on President Joe Biden announcing he will run for reelection.
Consultant accused of bilking Vallas campaign out of $680K says allegations are ‘shameful and unfounded’
A political consultant who was sued last week for allegedly defrauding Paul Vallas’ mayoral campaign out of hundreds of thousands of dollars threatened Monday to file a defamation lawsuit against the failed candidate he once counted as a close associate.
A political consultant who was sued last week for allegedly defrauding Paul Vallas’ mayoral campaign out of hundreds of thousands of dollars threatened Monday to file a defamation lawsuit against the failed candidate he once counted as a close associate.
ComEd bribery trial: Prosecutors hammer at ‘stunning’ stream of benefits delivered to Madigan
A defense attorney for a longtime friend of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan called on a federal jury Monday to “be the shield" between a private citizen and a “very powerful government committed, dedicated and on a mission to get Mike Madigan."
A defense attorney for a longtime friend of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan called on a federal jury Monday to “be the shield" between a private citizen and a “very powerful government committed, dedicated and on a mission to get Mike Madigan."
Brandon Johnson tells Chicago convention 'days ahead will always be better'
One of Chicago's biggest and oldest community organizations is holding a convention this weekend.
One of Chicago's biggest and oldest community organizations is holding a convention this weekend.
Flannery Fired Up: April 21, 2023
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