90 percent of Illinois school districts have reported teacher shortages
Lawmakers across the state say there are more than 4,100 unfilled teaching positions in Illinois.
Lawmakers across the state say there are more than 4,100 unfilled teaching positions in Illinois.
Chicago City Council blocks Brickyard Mall settlement, approves new COPA head
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
State Sen. Thomas Cullerton to plead guilty in federal embezzlement case
State Sen. Thomas Cullerton, a member of an entrenched Illinois political dynasty who held onto his office while facing criminal charges since 2019, intends to plead guilty in federal court, his attorney revealed Wednesday.
State Sen. Thomas Cullerton, a member of an entrenched Illinois political dynasty who held onto his office while facing criminal charges since 2019, intends to plead guilty in federal court, his attorney revealed Wednesday.
Mask melee in Illinois House sparks profanity, protests, penalties — and an apology
Tensions over COVID-19 mask mandates festered in the Illinois House on Tuesday as a northwest suburban Republican publicly apologized for confronting a Democratic colleague last week after a heated debate.
Tensions over COVID-19 mask mandates festered in the Illinois House on Tuesday as a northwest suburban Republican publicly apologized for confronting a Democratic colleague last week after a heated debate.
Illinois Republicans push back after Pritzker asks supreme court to reinstate mask mandate for schools
Republicans are pushing back after Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked the state supreme court to reinstate a mask mandate for schools.
Republicans are pushing back after Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked the state supreme court to reinstate a mask mandate for schools.
9 Illinois House Republicans removed for refusing to wear masks while in session
Members of the Illinois House voted Thursday to remove nine Republican representatives who refused to wear masks on the floor.
Members of the Illinois House voted Thursday to remove nine Republican representatives who refused to wear masks on the floor.
Illinois lawmakers vote against renewing Pritzker's mask mandate for schools
A bipartisan 9-0 vote in the State Capitol Tuesday appears to mean there's no longer a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools.
A bipartisan 9-0 vote in the State Capitol Tuesday appears to mean there's no longer a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools.
'Powerful conservative couple' donates big money to Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey
It's a big, seven-figure boost for the campaign war chest of Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey, now a candidate for governor in the June primary election.
It's a big, seven-figure boost for the campaign war chest of Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey, now a candidate for governor in the June primary election.
Lightfoot promises transparency in replacing convicted Chicago alderman
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promises to be “transparent” in appointing an interim city council replacement for Patrick Daley Thompson.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promises to be “transparent” in appointing an interim city council replacement for Patrick Daley Thompson.
Illinois lawmakers want gun owners to be required to report lost, stolen guns
Some Illinois lawmakers want gun owners to be required to report lost or stolen guns.
Some Illinois lawmakers want gun owners to be required to report lost or stolen guns.
Irvin campaign gets $20 million boost from billionaire Ken Griffin
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $20 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is running for Illinois governor against JB Pritzker.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $20 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is running for Illinois governor against JB Pritzker.
Closing arguments expected Monday in federal tax trial of Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson is accused of filing false tax returns and lying to federal bank regulators about a $219,000 loan that he received from a failed Bridgeport bank.
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson is accused of filing false tax returns and lying to federal bank regulators about a $219,000 loan that he received from a failed Bridgeport bank.
Potential deal could sell former Tinley Park Mental Health Center site to village
A potential agreement to sell the 280-acre plot of land, currently housing the remains of the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center site has been reached between the state and the village.
A potential agreement to sell the 280-acre plot of land, currently housing the remains of the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center site has been reached between the state and the village.
Illinois gubernatorial candidates debate Covid-19 pandemic policy
She's a political rival of Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey. State representative Avery Bourne called him a flip-floppper on pandemic policy.
She's a political rival of Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey. State representative Avery Bourne called him a flip-floppper on pandemic policy.
Durbin celebrates introduction of bipartisan women's protection bill
A new bi-partisan bill promises to strengthen protections for women against domestic violence.
A new bi-partisan bill promises to strengthen protections for women against domestic violence.
Chicago boy who was victim of hair discrimination now teaming up with Dove to continue fight
The Jett Hawkins Act prevents public and private schools from discriminating against hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture.
The Jett Hawkins Act prevents public and private schools from discriminating against hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture.
When will the Illinois mask mandate end?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Pritzker promotes plan to curb inflation and help Illinoisans financially
“Facing what we think is about 7% inflation, if we can find ways — property taxes and gas taxes and grocery taxes — to alleviate the pain families are experiencing by lowering those taxes in a moment when they need it most, we ought to be doing that,” Gov. Pritzker said.
“Facing what we think is about 7% inflation, if we can find ways — property taxes and gas taxes and grocery taxes — to alleviate the pain families are experiencing by lowering those taxes in a moment when they need it most, we ought to be doing that,” Gov. Pritzker said.
Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jackson, announces run for Bobby Rush's congressional seat
Jonathan Jackson, son of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, has made it official and is running for Congress.
Jonathan Jackson, son of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, has made it official and is running for Congress.
Illinois governor's race: Aurora mayor accuses Pritzker of being soft on crime
"He’s paroled people early. Matter of fact, he paroled a woman early who got out and shot her 2-year-old son in the back of the head and killed him. He paroled a man early that beat his 6-year-old child to death," Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said.
"He’s paroled people early. Matter of fact, he paroled a woman early who got out and shot her 2-year-old son in the back of the head and killed him. He paroled a man early that beat his 6-year-old child to death," Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said.