Repeal of Illinois abortion notification buoyed by Texas legislation
Alarmed and at the same time energized by a Texas law that bans most abortions, abortion-rights advocates in the General Assembly are targeting what people on both sides of the contentious issue consider the last restriction on access to abortion in Illinois.
Alarmed and at the same time energized by a Texas law that bans most abortions, abortion-rights advocates in the General Assembly are targeting what people on both sides of the contentious issue consider the last restriction on access to abortion in Illinois.
Illinois Democrats look to increase edge with new House maps
Illinois Democrats are poised to approve new congressional district maps that would give Democratic candidates an advantage in elections over the next decade as their party fights to keep control of the U.S. House in 2022.
Illinois Democrats are poised to approve new congressional district maps that would give Democratic candidates an advantage in elections over the next decade as their party fights to keep control of the U.S. House in 2022.
Some Dolton trustees concerned about Dorothy Brown hired as village administrator
Trustees are worried about a former Cook County official with ties to a federal corruption case, who is now a village administrator.
Trustees are worried about a former Cook County official with ties to a federal corruption case, who is now a village administrator.
Illinois lawmakers call for hearing on high heating bills
There are bi-partisan calls for public hearings on the giant increases in heating costs that are looming for Illinois residents.
There are bi-partisan calls for public hearings on the giant increases in heating costs that are looming for Illinois residents.
Pritzker signs order to help close wage gap for people with disabilities
A new executive order in Illinois is making sure people with disabilities get at least the minimum wage.
A new executive order in Illinois is making sure people with disabilities get at least the minimum wage.
Thousands march for abortion rights at protests in Chicago and across the country
There were 650 protests across the country on Saturday.
There were 650 protests across the country on Saturday.
'Protecting Heartbeats Act': Illinois gun bill inspired by Texas abortion law
A new bill in Illinois would let people sue gun manufacturers for gun violence.
A new bill in Illinois would let people sue gun manufacturers for gun violence.
Pritzker OKs legislative maps despite heavy criticism
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed off on new electoral maps the Legislature will use for the next decade, despite concerns from certain groups, including some Black and Latino voters, that they weren’t able to weigh in and wouldn’t be fairly represented.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed off on new electoral maps the Legislature will use for the next decade, despite concerns from certain groups, including some Black and Latino voters, that they weren’t able to weigh in and wouldn’t be fairly represented.
Chicago budget address: Lightfoot proposes hundreds of millions of dollars for public safety
Mayor Lightfoot is using federal coronavirus relief funds to postpone difficult decisions the city would otherwise face, while spending $200 million more on police, $135 million on violence prevention and $86 million more on mental health treatment.
Mayor Lightfoot is using federal coronavirus relief funds to postpone difficult decisions the city would otherwise face, while spending $200 million more on police, $135 million on violence prevention and $86 million more on mental health treatment.
Pritzker signs legislation setting Illinois on path to clean energy by 2050
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed historic energy legislation on Wednesday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed historic energy legislation on Wednesday.
Rep. Garcia launches coalition to address equity for Latino population
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Wednesday, Illinois Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is launching a new coalition.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Wednesday, Illinois Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is launching a new coalition.
Justice Department files emergency motion to stop enforcement of Texas abortion law
The emergency motion was filed on Tuesday, asking a judge to stop Texas from enforcing its recently passed state law which bans almost all abortions.
The emergency motion was filed on Tuesday, asking a judge to stop Texas from enforcing its recently passed state law which bans almost all abortions.
Texas abortion law focus of protests and politicians at Aurora Planned Parenthood
“The Women's Health Protection Act is a federal bill that will allow women to make reproductive decisions… so that no one is denied basic healthcare just because of the state that they live in,” said Rep. Lauren Underwood, who is also a registered nurse.
“The Women's Health Protection Act is a federal bill that will allow women to make reproductive decisions… so that no one is denied basic healthcare just because of the state that they live in,” said Rep. Lauren Underwood, who is also a registered nurse.
Illinois energy law will raise utility bills by up to $180 a year, Pritzker to sign soon
GET READY TO PAY MORE: The new law will raise Illinois residents' utility bills by up to $180 a year — in part to provide new subsidies for nuclear power plants and start the path toward being carbon free.
GET READY TO PAY MORE: The new law will raise Illinois residents' utility bills by up to $180 a year — in part to provide new subsidies for nuclear power plants and start the path toward being carbon free.
VIDEO: Republican float in Indiana parade shows model of smoking World Trade Center twin towers
The float features the World Trade Center twin towers with holes in the sides and smoke pouring out.
The float features the World Trade Center twin towers with holes in the sides and smoke pouring out.
'I think you're going to be happy': Trump again hints he's running for president in 2024
While fielding questions on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, former President Donald Trump again hinted he would seek the presidency in 2024.
While fielding questions on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, former President Donald Trump again hinted he would seek the presidency in 2024.
Energy bill makes its way to Illinois Senate as deadline looms
The Illinois Senate plans to vote Monday on a far-reaching package of energy legislation that sailed through the House Thursday night.
The Illinois Senate plans to vote Monday on a far-reaching package of energy legislation that sailed through the House Thursday night.
Illinois House OKs zero-carbon power plan, Senate is next
Some opponents have questioned the increase of utility rates under the plan, saying it could cost ratepayers as much as $15 or more monthly. Evans said Thursday the increase would not top $4.50 a month.
Some opponents have questioned the increase of utility rates under the plan, saying it could cost ratepayers as much as $15 or more monthly. Evans said Thursday the increase would not top $4.50 a month.
California investor Jesse Sullivan running for Illinois governor as Republican
A California investor and Illinois native is joining the race for governor.
A California investor and Illinois native is joining the race for governor.
Some Chicago officials eligible for the highest pay bumps in over a decade: report
Chicago’s 50 aldermen have until mid-September to decide whether or not they will be taking pay raises this year, including some officials who would be taking the biggest salary bump in more than a decade if they agree to the increase, according to a local report.
Chicago’s 50 aldermen have until mid-September to decide whether or not they will be taking pay raises this year, including some officials who would be taking the biggest salary bump in more than a decade if they agree to the increase, according to a local report.