SAFE-T Act faces next test in court, where opponents say it violates state Constitution
Illinois’ massive criminal justice reform law survived blistering political attacks throughout the 2022 election campaign and a renewed spotlight when lawmakers returned to Springfield a few weeks ago.
Illinois’ massive criminal justice reform law survived blistering political attacks throughout the 2022 election campaign and a renewed spotlight when lawmakers returned to Springfield a few weeks ago.
Chicago mayoral election: Green calls for federal investigation into Wilson
There is a grudge match between multi-millionaire philanthropist Willie Wilson and activist Ja'Mal Green.
There is a grudge match between multi-millionaire philanthropist Willie Wilson and activist Ja'Mal Green.
Son of former Illinois representative pleads guilty to cheating on taxes
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo, caught up in the investigation of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, pleaded guilty Monday to cheating on his taxes to the tune of an estimated $137,000.
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo, caught up in the investigation of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, pleaded guilty Monday to cheating on his taxes to the tune of an estimated $137,000.
Protect Illinois Communities Act: Gun violence survivors push for critical gun safety laws
A bill called the Protect Illinois Communities Act includes legislation that would ban assault weapons, improve gun safety laws and raise minimum age to get a FOID card to 21.
A bill called the Protect Illinois Communities Act includes legislation that would ban assault weapons, improve gun safety laws and raise minimum age to get a FOID card to 21.
New Illinois law requires residents to upgrade smoke detectors
The devices must be a long-term, 10-year sealed battery alarm.
The devices must be a long-term, 10-year sealed battery alarm.
Elizabeth Rochford sworn-in on Illinois Supreme Court
Prior to being appointed to the 19th Judicial Circuit Court in 2012, Rochford served more than 22 years as a commissioner on the Illinois Court of Claims.
Prior to being appointed to the 19th Judicial Circuit Court in 2012, Rochford served more than 22 years as a commissioner on the Illinois Court of Claims.
Joy Cunningham sworn-in as Illinois Supreme Court justice
Joy V. Cunningham is only the second African American woman to serve on the state’s highest court and her addition will soon mean that female justices will outnumber the men.
Joy V. Cunningham is only the second African American woman to serve on the state’s highest court and her addition will soon mean that female justices will outnumber the men.
Proposal would allow state-licensed drug injection sites in Illinois to fight opioid crisis
A proposal in Springfield would allow state-licensed drug injection sites to open across Illinois in an effort to reduce fatal overdoses amid a nationwide opioid crisis that has hit Cook County particularly hard.
A proposal in Springfield would allow state-licensed drug injection sites to open across Illinois in an effort to reduce fatal overdoses amid a nationwide opioid crisis that has hit Cook County particularly hard.
Former mayoral challenger wants campaign contribution from Chicago Fire owner to Lightfoot investigated
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago mayoral race could get messy as candidates attempt to kick one another off ballot
Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is "challenge season" in Chicago.
Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is "challenge season" in Chicago.
Pritzker announces agreement to eliminate pandemic unemployment debt
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.
Congressman Chuy Garcia submits signatures to run for Chicago mayor
Congressman Chuy Garcia filed his petitions shortly after 4 p.m. He was the last candidate to do so.
Congressman Chuy Garcia filed his petitions shortly after 4 p.m. He was the last candidate to do so.
Lightfoot files for Chicago mayoral race: 'I know it’s going to be a lot of hard work'
After turning in her nominating petitions Monday morning — a stack of signatures nearly half as tall as she is — Mayor Lori Lightfoot flexed a bit as she explained her decision to skip the chance to get her name on the bottom of the ballot, a position some believe offers an advantage.
After turning in her nominating petitions Monday morning — a stack of signatures nearly half as tall as she is — Mayor Lori Lightfoot flexed a bit as she explained her decision to skip the chance to get her name on the bottom of the ballot, a position some believe offers an advantage.
Madigan still asking for campaign contributions as he faces corruption charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is still asking for campaign contributions, even as he faces charges for using his office to enrich himself and his allies.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is still asking for campaign contributions, even as he faces charges for using his office to enrich himself and his allies.
Chicago activist group endorses Johnson for mayor, 18 candidates for City Council
Outside of City Hall Thursday, the activist group “United Working Families” announced who it wants to see inside City Hall for City Council.
Outside of City Hall Thursday, the activist group “United Working Families” announced who it wants to see inside City Hall for City Council.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn will not run for Chicago mayor
Quinn has hinted for months that he may join the crowded field of candidates seeking to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Quinn has hinted for months that he may join the crowded field of candidates seeking to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Illinois GOP vows big changes with new legislative leaders: ‘We certainly have a lot to rebuild’
Hoping to revive their party in Illinois after tough Election Night losses, Republicans on Tuesday met behind closed doors to select their new legislative leaders: state Sen. John Curran of Downers Grove and state Rep. Tony McCombie of Savanna.
Hoping to revive their party in Illinois after tough Election Night losses, Republicans on Tuesday met behind closed doors to select their new legislative leaders: state Sen. John Curran of Downers Grove and state Rep. Tony McCombie of Savanna.
Illinois congresswomen push for improved healthcare coverage before end of year
Some Illinois representatives are calling on Congress to do more to improve healthcare coverage in its end-of-the-year agenda.
Some Illinois representatives are calling on Congress to do more to improve healthcare coverage in its end-of-the-year agenda.
Illinois voters approve Workers' Rights Amendment
Illinois voters have approved an amendment to their state constitution guaranteeing the right to bargain collectively.
Illinois voters have approved an amendment to their state constitution guaranteeing the right to bargain collectively.
Supporters declare victory in workers’ rights amendment battle — but other side not ready to concede
Six days after the final vote was cast, a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing collective bargaining rights inched close enough to passage Monday that its supporters declared victory.
Six days after the final vote was cast, a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing collective bargaining rights inched close enough to passage Monday that its supporters declared victory.