Pritzker gives big bucks to Democrats running for state’s top court — but GOP says he’s skirting the law
Showing the high-stakes nature of the state’s Supreme Court races, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has dipped into a trust fund to contribute to two Democratic judicial candidates in races that could reshape the Illinois Supreme Court — a decision Republicans say is skirting contribution limits the governor set himself.
Showing the high-stakes nature of the state’s Supreme Court races, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has dipped into a trust fund to contribute to two Democratic judicial candidates in races that could reshape the Illinois Supreme Court — a decision Republicans say is skirting contribution limits the governor set himself.
Former Illinois prosecutors, judges urge suburban voters to give GOP control of state Supreme Court
A group of former prosecutors and former judges urged suburban voters Tuesday to give Republicans control of the Illinois Supreme Court.
A group of former prosecutors and former judges urged suburban voters Tuesday to give Republicans control of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Chicago suburbs report 'really heavy' early voter turnout
Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters with just days to go until Election Day, which is a week from Tuesday. FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery with what’s at stake.
Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters with just days to go until Election Day, which is a week from Tuesday. FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery with what’s at stake.
On the ballot: Illinois voters to decide on Workers' Rights Amendment
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth was in south suburban Will County Friday afternoon, urging support for a proposed amendment to the state constitution that's at the top of the fall ballot. It's the so-called Workers’ Rights Amendment that would prohibit the passage of anti-union, right-to-work laws.
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth was in south suburban Will County Friday afternoon, urging support for a proposed amendment to the state constitution that's at the top of the fall ballot. It's the so-called Workers’ Rights Amendment that would prohibit the passage of anti-union, right-to-work laws.
Federal lawsuit threatens validity of Illinois mail-in, military ballots
The suit was brought by a downstate Republican congressman and two GOP officials.
The suit was brought by a downstate Republican congressman and two GOP officials.
Duckworth, Salvi clash over abortion in Chicago debate
Senator Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi squared off in a debate Thursday night, covering issues from immigration to abortion.
Senator Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi squared off in a debate Thursday night, covering issues from immigration to abortion.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: New law is a 'get out of jail free card,' former prosecutor says
The controversy around the SAFE-T Act has focused on the elimination of cash bail. However, a former Cook County prosecutor tells FOX 32 Chicago he's concerned about another aspect of the new law.
The controversy around the SAFE-T Act has focused on the elimination of cash bail. However, a former Cook County prosecutor tells FOX 32 Chicago he's concerned about another aspect of the new law.
'Abortion is on the ballot': Illinois Planned Parenthood launches campaign for midterm elections
Planned parenthood is declaring November, "Roe-vember."
Planned parenthood is declaring November, "Roe-vember."
Raoul, DeVore clash in first and only Illinois attorney general debate
As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: Orland Park mayor warns of 'anarchy' after criminal justice overhaul
Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.
Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.
Chicago officials urge early voting as hundreds of thousands could have new polling place
Early voting has expanded in Chicago ahead of an election that could have increased confusion when about half of voters may find their polling place has changed.
Early voting has expanded in Chicago ahead of an election that could have increased confusion when about half of voters may find their polling place has changed.
State lawmaker announces run for Ald. King's seat as she aims for Lightfoot's job
State Representative Lamont Robinson has announced his candidacy for the 4th Ward aldermanic seat.
State Representative Lamont Robinson has announced his candidacy for the 4th Ward aldermanic seat.
Chicago voters can early vote in their own wards starting Monday
Chicagoans have been able to vote early at the city's "supersite" and Board of Elections Office since October 7, but starting on Monday, October 24, early voting will be available in all 50 wards.
Chicagoans have been able to vote early at the city's "supersite" and Board of Elections Office since October 7, but starting on Monday, October 24, early voting will be available in all 50 wards.
Obama endorses Pritzker in reelection bid
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: County board OKs resolution to oppose controversial new law
The McHenry County Board has voted to oppose a controversial Illinois public safety law set to take effect next year.
The McHenry County Board has voted to oppose a controversial Illinois public safety law set to take effect next year.
Lightfoot campaign raises $1 million in 3 months — and more than half of it is spent
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.
Pritzker, Bailey clash in final debate before Nov. 8
After four months of calling Chicago a “hellhole,” Darren Bailey coined a new nickname Tuesday night during what was likely the final, face-to-face debate between Democrat JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger.
After four months of calling Chicago a “hellhole,” Darren Bailey coined a new nickname Tuesday night during what was likely the final, face-to-face debate between Democrat JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger.
Illinois governor candidates expected to joust over SAFE-T Act in final TV debate
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey meet Tuesday night for what's likely their final face-to-face debate.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey meet Tuesday night for what's likely their final face-to-face debate.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: State leaders, residents debate pros and cons in Naperville
The controversial SAFE-T Act was passed last year in the middle of the night, and signed by Governor JB Pritzker. “No one's opposed to some of these reforms, but the devil is in the details,” said Illinois Judge Liam Brennan.
The controversial SAFE-T Act was passed last year in the middle of the night, and signed by Governor JB Pritzker. “No one's opposed to some of these reforms, but the devil is in the details,” said Illinois Judge Liam Brennan.
Barack and Michelle Obama return to Chicago to vote, surprise students
Former President Barack Obama also surprised some Chicago students Monday, joining a panel discussion that included Bulls star Ayo Dosunmu.
Former President Barack Obama also surprised some Chicago students Monday, joining a panel discussion that included Bulls star Ayo Dosunmu.