ComEd bribery trial: Jury selection underway
Dozens of jurors were brought in for questioning in the case against four people - all connected to ComEd - that are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit the energy company.
Dozens of jurors were brought in for questioning in the case against four people - all connected to ComEd - that are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit the energy company.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: State supreme court hears arguments over elimination of cash bail
The provision was to go into effect Jan. 1 under the wide-ranging criminal justice reform bill, but it was challenged by a flurry of last-minute lawsuits by roughly 60 sheriffs and state’s attorneys.
The provision was to go into effect Jan. 1 under the wide-ranging criminal justice reform bill, but it was challenged by a flurry of last-minute lawsuits by roughly 60 sheriffs and state’s attorneys.
Chicago mayoral race: Endorsements trickle in for Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Illinois looks to ban 'Zoom' calls while driving
The Illinois legislation would ban video calls while driving, along with streaming videos or scanning social media on your phone.
The Illinois legislation would ban video calls while driving, along with streaming videos or scanning social media on your phone.
Chicago mayoral election: 36 newly elected police district councilors endorse Johnson
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ?for any reason?
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Chicago mayoral poll reveals frontrunner ahead of runoff election
A new poll has shed light on the final two candidates headed for the Chicago mayoral runoff election next month. The poll, which was conducted March 6-9 from a pool of 806 likely Chicago runoff voters, found former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas holds a slim lead over Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. STORY: https://www.fox32chicago.com/election/chicago-mayoral-poll-runoff
A new poll has shed light on the final two candidates headed for the Chicago mayoral runoff election next month. The poll, which was conducted March 6-9 from a pool of 806 likely Chicago runoff voters, found former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas holds a slim lead over Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. STORY: https://www.fox32chicago.com/election/chicago-mayoral-poll-runoff
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas, Johnson focus on women's issues in forum
The two men running for Chicago mayor focused on women's issues on Saturday.
The two men running for Chicago mayor focused on women's issues on Saturday.
Controversy surrounds Illinois bill that would legalize certain types of explosives
The type of device in question reportedly has 500 grams of pyrotechnic component — the highest level of potency before you need a professional license to handle them.
The type of device in question reportedly has 500 grams of pyrotechnic component — the highest level of potency before you need a professional license to handle them.
New endorsements announced for Chicago mayoral election
As the Illinois Nurses Association announced its endorsement for the Chicago mayoral runoff this week, the city's leading business group may announce its endorsement for mayor in the next few days.
As the Illinois Nurses Association announced its endorsement for the Chicago mayoral runoff this week, the city's leading business group may announce its endorsement for mayor in the next few days.
Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas, Johnson blast each other in first runoff forum
Paul Vallas was questioned whether he's a Republican or Democrat. Brandon Johnson was asked about his "defund the police" stance.
Paul Vallas was questioned whether he's a Republican or Democrat. Brandon Johnson was asked about his "defund the police" stance.
Judge blocks 'Chicago machine' expert from testifying in trial of 4 accused of Madigan bribes
Dick Simpson was expected to explain how the political machine was founded in Chicago around the time of the Great Chicago Fire, that it evolved over time and that it dominated Democratic politics here since 1933.
Dick Simpson was expected to explain how the political machine was founded in Chicago around the time of the Great Chicago Fire, that it evolved over time and that it dominated Democratic politics here since 1933.
Bid to block Illinois' new assault weapons ban now before federal appeals court
The 7th Circuit now has the opportunity to block the measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Jan. 10 — which immediately banned the sale of military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
The 7th Circuit now has the opportunity to block the measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Jan. 10 — which immediately banned the sale of military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Proposed Illinois law lets child social media influencers keep the money
Parents are worried about protecting their children from the dangers of social media. But now, two Illinois lawmakers want to protect children on social media from their parents.
Parents are worried about protecting their children from the dangers of social media. But now, two Illinois lawmakers want to protect children on social media from their parents.
Illinois Senate bill aims to standardize Chicago firefighter promotion process
An Illinois Senate bill could help Chicago firefighters get promotions more easily and frequently by standardizing the process.
An Illinois Senate bill could help Chicago firefighters get promotions more easily and frequently by standardizing the process.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson receive key endorsements ahead of Chicago mayoral runoff
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the two final candidates to become the next mayor of Chicago, landed key endorsements Wednesday.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the two final candidates to become the next mayor of Chicago, landed key endorsements Wednesday.
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas hits airwaves with new ad, Johnson bags fresh endorsement
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is airing his first run-off election television spot featuring former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White while Brandon Johnson was endorsed Tuesday morning by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is airing his first run-off election television spot featuring former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White while Brandon Johnson was endorsed Tuesday morning by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Chicago mayoral election: Johnson, Vallas receive dueling endorsements Monday
Dueling endorsements from veteran African-American politicians dominated the race for mayor of Chicago on Monday.
Dueling endorsements from veteran African-American politicians dominated the race for mayor of Chicago on Monday.
Chicago congressman endorses Brandon Johnson for mayor: 'He has a great plan'
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis lined up behind his West Side neighbor, Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis lined up behind his West Side neighbor, Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson.