Thesis sworn-in as chief justice of Illinois Supreme Court
Nearly three weeks after taking helm of the Illinois Supreme Court, Chief Justice Mary Jane Thesis was sworn-in Monday during a ceremonial installation in Springfield.
Nearly three weeks after taking helm of the Illinois Supreme Court, Chief Justice Mary Jane Thesis was sworn-in Monday during a ceremonial installation in Springfield.
Lightfoot blocks Chicago City Council from considering referendum on doubling real estate tax
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Illinois House GOP leader stepping down, says following Trump is 'path of losing'
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
No bailing out on SAFE-T Act: Democrats don't plan on 'gutting' criminal justice reform package
After months of being pummeled by Republicans and law enforcement officials over controversial provisions in the massive criminal justice reform package, Democrats say they expect “clean-up” language, but no substantial changes to the intent of the bill, when lawmakers head to Springfield next week.
After months of being pummeled by Republicans and law enforcement officials over controversial provisions in the massive criminal justice reform package, Democrats say they expect “clean-up” language, but no substantial changes to the intent of the bill, when lawmakers head to Springfield next week.
Ads designed to scare voters about Illinois SAFE-T Act backfired: analysts
Many Democratic state senators supporting the act won their contests.
Many Democratic state senators supporting the act won their contests.
Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat
A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos' seat in Illinois’ 17th district tipped in Democrat Eric Sorensen's favor, representing a key win for the party as it tries to maintain control of Congress.
A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos' seat in Illinois’ 17th district tipped in Democrat Eric Sorensen's favor, representing a key win for the party as it tries to maintain control of Congress.
Immigration advocates celebrate election firsts, plan next steps for reform
Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.
Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.
Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader
With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.
With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.
Pritzker shoots down speculation that he will run for president
Governor JB Pritzker is taking a victory lap, celebrating a successful election night for Illinois Democrats.
Governor JB Pritzker is taking a victory lap, celebrating a successful election night for Illinois Democrats.
Voters appear to support Workers' Rights Amendment
Voters appear to support the Workers' Rights Amendment with 85 percent reporting.
Voters appear to support the Workers' Rights Amendment with 85 percent reporting.
Cook County residents vote to fund improvements for local forest preserves
Cook County residents voted Tuesday to pay more in taxes to fund improvements to the local forest preserves.
Cook County residents voted Tuesday to pay more in taxes to fund improvements to the local forest preserves.
Chicago mayoral election: More opponents for Lightfoot announcing runs
The field to take on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is getting more crowded and competitive.
The field to take on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is getting more crowded and competitive.
Democrats extend control on Illinois Supreme Court after fearing loss of seats
Democrats went into Tuesday’s election fearing they might lose their slim majority on the Illinois Supreme Court, but they ended up extending their control after a hard fought — and expensive — campaign.
Democrats went into Tuesday’s election fearing they might lose their slim majority on the Illinois Supreme Court, but they ended up extending their control after a hard fought — and expensive — campaign.
'Sense of responsibility': First Latina from Illinois voted into Congress
State Representative Delia Ramirez has become the first Latina from Illinois voted into Congress.
State Representative Delia Ramirez has become the first Latina from Illinois voted into Congress.
2022 Illinois Election: Worker's Rights Amendment in close race for voter approval
An Illinois constitutional amendment guaranteeing workers’ right to unionize drew strong voter support Tuesday, but whether the measure becomes law could depend on a count of all ballots.
An Illinois constitutional amendment guaranteeing workers’ right to unionize drew strong voter support Tuesday, but whether the measure becomes law could depend on a count of all ballots.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's victory speech spurs presidential run rumors
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to re-election Tuesday but in a triumphant victory speech, sounded more like a candidate for president with the clarion call, "Are you ready to fight?" in warning against extremism and former President Donald Trump’s "treasonous insurrection."
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to re-election Tuesday but in a triumphant victory speech, sounded more like a candidate for president with the clarion call, "Are you ready to fight?" in warning against extremism and former President Donald Trump’s "treasonous insurrection."
2022 Illinois Midterm Live Election Results: U.S. House
After months of primaries and campaign events, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here.
After months of primaries and campaign events, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here.
2022 Illinois Midterm Live Election Results: Duckworth defeats Chicago-area lawyer, wins 2nd term
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth won reelection Tuesday in Illinois, defeating political newcomer and lawyer Kathy Salvi.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth won reelection Tuesday in Illinois, defeating political newcomer and lawyer Kathy Salvi.
Live Illinois 2022 Election Results
Stay with FOX 32 Chicago on Tuesday night for live results and the latest updates from the 2022 Midterm Election campaign trail.
Stay with FOX 32 Chicago on Tuesday night for live results and the latest updates from the 2022 Midterm Election campaign trail.
2022 Illinois Midterm Live Election Results: Pritzker beats Trump-backed Bailey for 2nd term
Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to reelection over challenger Darren Bailey in a race characterized by near-constant acrimony and outsized spending.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to reelection over challenger Darren Bailey in a race characterized by near-constant acrimony and outsized spending.