Pritzker, Welch publicly scoff at proposed Senate changes to assault weapons bill
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch aren’t happy with proposed changes by the Illinois Senate on a measure that would ban assault weapons, voicing their strong opposition in separate public statements on Sunday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch aren’t happy with proposed changes by the Illinois Senate on a measure that would ban assault weapons, voicing their strong opposition in separate public statements on Sunday.
Illinois lawmakers vote to give themselves pay raise, hiking salaries to $85,000
“How many people in your district got a 20 percent pay raise in six months?" Republican Darren Bailey said.
“How many people in your district got a 20 percent pay raise in six months?" Republican Darren Bailey said.
Illinois House approves 18% pay hike for lawmakers, adding $12,904 to bump salaries to $85,000
The plan also includes pay hikes for the lieutenant governor, comptroller, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state. The governor earns $205,700, although JB Pritzker does not take it.
The plan also includes pay hikes for the lieutenant governor, comptroller, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state. The governor earns $205,700, although JB Pritzker does not take it.
Illinois Republican House leader Jim Durkin is retiring on Tuesday
"As long as we continue to say that we are the party of Trump and that we have to abide by the party principles in the platform, 100% we're gonna continue down this path of losing," retiring Illinois State Rep. Jim Durkin said.
"As long as we continue to say that we are the party of Trump and that we have to abide by the party principles in the platform, 100% we're gonna continue down this path of losing," retiring Illinois State Rep. Jim Durkin said.
Illinois assault weapons ban in trouble? Senate president not committing to floor vote
Opponents of a ban on military-style, assault weapons still hope to block it in the Illinois Senate this weekend.
Opponents of a ban on military-style, assault weapons still hope to block it in the Illinois Senate this weekend.
Illinois Supreme Court won’t hear arguments on eliminating cash bail until March
It won’t be until spring, at the earliest, before the Illinois Supreme Court rules on whether cash bail can be eliminated across the state.
It won’t be until spring, at the earliest, before the Illinois Supreme Court rules on whether cash bail can be eliminated across the state.
Pritzker highlights investments in early childhood education as top priority during second term
J.B. Pritzker says he will continue making early childhood development a top priority in his second term as Illinois governor.
J.B. Pritzker says he will continue making early childhood development a top priority in his second term as Illinois governor.
Chicago awarded $144M to improve four bridges over the Calumet River
A multi-million dollar project to rehab four bridges along the Calumet River was announced Wednesday.
A multi-million dollar project to rehab four bridges along the Calumet River was announced Wednesday.
Chicago mayoral candidates Ja'Mal Green, Paul Vallas lay out safety plans
Chicagoans tell pollsters public safety is their number one issue by far. So, on Tuesday, two candidates for mayor focused on it.
Chicagoans tell pollsters public safety is their number one issue by far. So, on Tuesday, two candidates for mayor focused on it.
Chicago mayoral challenger predicts Lightfoot won't make runoff election
It would be the first time ever an incumbent Chicago mayor didn't make it to the runoff election.
It would be the first time ever an incumbent Chicago mayor didn't make it to the runoff election.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: Cash bail elimination put on hold by state Supreme Court
A last-minute decision by the Illinois Supreme Court has sent the Attorney General's office scrambling.
A last-minute decision by the Illinois Supreme Court has sent the Attorney General's office scrambling.
200 Illinois laws to debut in 2023, but not SAFE-T Act (yet)
The most talked-about Illinois law taking effect with the dawn of a new year on Sunday is one whose future is up in the air.
The most talked-about Illinois law taking effect with the dawn of a new year on Sunday is one whose future is up in the air.
Gun control advocates, Illinois law enforcement officials take aim at assault weapons
"We're not here to negotiate," said gun rights lobbyist Todd Vandermyde." I'm here to tell you that if house bill 5855 or anything remotely like it passes, we will see you in court."
"We're not here to negotiate," said gun rights lobbyist Todd Vandermyde." I'm here to tell you that if house bill 5855 or anything remotely like it passes, we will see you in court."
Kankakee County judge hears arguments in lawsuit challenging SAFE-T Act
Supporters of the Illinois law say it’s wrong to keep people in jail simply because they can’t afford bail.
Supporters of the Illinois law say it’s wrong to keep people in jail simply because they can’t afford bail.
Illinois state senator remembered as having a 'divine sense of humor'
State Sen. Scott Bennett was a key legislator in the passage of recent amendments to the SAFE-T Act.
State Sen. Scott Bennett was a key legislator in the passage of recent amendments to the SAFE-T Act.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger delivers final speech on House floor
“To my Democratic colleagues, you too must bear the burden of our failures. Many of you have asked me, ‘Where are all the good Republicans?’ Over the past two years, Democratic leadership had the opportunity to stand above the fray. Instead, they poured millions of dollars into the campaigns of MAGA Republicans, the same candidates President Biden called a national security threat, to ensure these good Republicans do not make it out of their respective primaries,” said Kinzinger.
“To my Democratic colleagues, you too must bear the burden of our failures. Many of you have asked me, ‘Where are all the good Republicans?’ Over the past two years, Democratic leadership had the opportunity to stand above the fray. Instead, they poured millions of dollars into the campaigns of MAGA Republicans, the same candidates President Biden called a national security threat, to ensure these good Republicans do not make it out of their respective primaries,” said Kinzinger.
Semi-automatic gun ban only part of solution, Illinois House told
Democrats who control the General Assembly are positioning a wide-ranging gun law for a vote as early as next month, during a lame-duck session. That follows Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s call last summer for a semi-automatic weapons ban.
Democrats who control the General Assembly are positioning a wide-ranging gun law for a vote as early as next month, during a lame-duck session. That follows Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s call last summer for a semi-automatic weapons ban.
Chicago mayoral candidates attack Chuy Garcia as he leads in new poll
Candidates at a mayoral forum on Chicago’s Northwest Side Tuesday night went after Congressman Chuy García after a newly released poll shows García emerging as the clear front-runner.
Candidates at a mayoral forum on Chicago’s Northwest Side Tuesday night went after Congressman Chuy García after a newly released poll shows García emerging as the clear front-runner.
Candidates challenging Chicago Ald. Dowell could be knocked off ballot
The 3rd ward includes parts of Bronzeville, South Loop and Douglas.
The 3rd ward includes parts of Bronzeville, South Loop and Douglas.
Lightfoot releases emotional campaign ad as new poll shows her losing to Chuy Garcia
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's voice cracked, and her eyes grew teary in her latest campaign ad.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's voice cracked, and her eyes grew teary in her latest campaign ad.