Chicago's mayoral candidates discuss affordable housing, taxes in latest debate
Chicago's mayoral candidates came together Thursday night for another debate, and most stuck to their platforms and spoke straight to the voters.
Chicago's mayoral candidates came together Thursday night for another debate, and most stuck to their platforms and spoke straight to the voters.
Surveillance video captures Chicago alderman candidate removing rival's signs: 'that's garbage'
One surveillance camera caught her departing, and another recorded her walking over to pull up a sign for 9th Ward City Council member Anthony Beale – the man she is trying to unseat.
One surveillance camera caught her departing, and another recorded her walking over to pull up a sign for 9th Ward City Council member Anthony Beale – the man she is trying to unseat.
Illinois State Rifle Association, gun stores file federal lawsuit challenging assault weapons ban
The Illinois State Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s newly enacted assault weapons ban, saying the week-old law violates the Second Amendment “right of the people to keep and bear arms.”
The Illinois State Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s newly enacted assault weapons ban, saying the week-old law violates the Second Amendment “right of the people to keep and bear arms.”
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas, Johnson and Garcia close fundraising gap with Lightfoot, new reports show
Mayoral challengers Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia have closed the fundraising gap with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is still spending twice as much money as she’s raising, but none of them has caught millionaire businessman Willie Wilson.
Mayoral challengers Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia have closed the fundraising gap with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is still spending twice as much money as she’s raising, but none of them has caught millionaire businessman Willie Wilson.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas returns to campaign in Beverly
Paul Vallas says he skipped Monday night's forum not because it was hosted by a Republican Party group, but due to a scheduling conflict.
Paul Vallas says he skipped Monday night's forum not because it was hosted by a Republican Party group, but due to a scheduling conflict.
Chicago mayoral candidate Chuy Garcia snags major endorsement, outlines women's policy platform
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Only 2 Chicago mayoral candidates show up to Republican forum
Most of Chicago’s candidates for mayor skipped a forum on the Southwest Side Monday night for a reason some may find surprising.
Most of Chicago’s candidates for mayor skipped a forum on the Southwest Side Monday night for a reason some may find surprising.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson accuses Lightfoot of misleading voters
During a rally Monday at Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, Jonathan Jackson and another new member of Congress announced their support for a veteran union organizer.
During a rally Monday at Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, Jonathan Jackson and another new member of Congress announced their support for a veteran union organizer.
Chicago mayoral challenger Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia unveils public safety plan
Arguing that a mayor who "cannot keep us safe" is a mayor Chicago "cannot afford to keep," U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Friday unveiled a sweeping plan to stop the violent crime that is foremost on the minds of voters.
Arguing that a mayor who "cannot keep us safe" is a mayor Chicago "cannot afford to keep," U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Friday unveiled a sweeping plan to stop the violent crime that is foremost on the minds of voters.
Lightfoot blames staffer for controversial attempt to recruit CPS students as campaign volunteers
The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.
The inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools on Thursday launched an investigation into Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempt to recruit CPS students to volunteer for her reelection campaign in exchange for class credit.
Illinois lawmaker seeks to legalize psychedelic mushrooms
An Illinois lawmaker introduced new legislation that would pave the way for a regulated psychedelic therapy program.
An Illinois lawmaker introduced new legislation that would pave the way for a regulated psychedelic therapy program.
McHenry County Sheriff will not enforce assault weapons ban calling it 'clear violation of the 2nd Amendment'
The McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman say his office will not enforce the newly signed assault weapons ban.
The McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman say his office will not enforce the newly signed assault weapons ban.
Illinois bill that would give private-sector workers more time off heads to Pritzker's desk
A bill giving private-sector workers more time off is heading to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
A bill giving private-sector workers more time off is heading to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
'Get out now': Harmon warns crooked Illinois politicians as indicted colleague attends inauguration ceremony
Sixteen new state senators and 118 members of the Illinois House were sworn in Wednesday, as Illinois's 103rd General Assembly convened for the first time. But it was a sharply worded warning in the Senate that drew the most attention.
Sixteen new state senators and 118 members of the Illinois House were sworn in Wednesday, as Illinois's 103rd General Assembly convened for the first time. But it was a sharply worded warning in the Senate that drew the most attention.
Illinois' 103rd General Assembly sworn in during inauguration ceremony
It is Inauguration Day for the 103rd Illinois General Assembly.
It is Inauguration Day for the 103rd Illinois General Assembly.
Illinois lawmakers weigh heightened abortion protections
Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey, who lost the governor’s race to Pritzker in November, called the measure “pure evil” on the Senate floor.
Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey, who lost the governor’s race to Pritzker in November, called the measure “pure evil” on the Senate floor.
Lawmakers to designate January as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois
When the new 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, one of the first resolutions to be filed in the House will call for January to be designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois.
When the new 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, one of the first resolutions to be filed in the House will call for January to be designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois.
Illinois House passes amended assault weapons ban, bill now heads to governor's desk
The Illinois House passed amended House Bill 5471 Tuesday afternoon, which bans assault weapons and high-capacity magazines from being manufactured or sold in the state.
The Illinois House passed amended House Bill 5471 Tuesday afternoon, which bans assault weapons and high-capacity magazines from being manufactured or sold in the state.
Illinois Supreme Court sees female majority for first time in state's history
The Illinois Supreme Court met for the first time since the new year on Tuesday with a first-ever female majority since Illinois became a state in 1818.
The Illinois Supreme Court met for the first time since the new year on Tuesday with a first-ever female majority since Illinois became a state in 1818.
Michael Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, has racketeering trial set for April 2024
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.