'Stop using our pain and suffering for votes': Family of victims call on Darren Bailey to stop commercials
The ad, which featured several other clips of violent incidents that happened in Chicago, was created by People Who Play By The Rules and funded by a GOP mega donor.
The ad, which featured several other clips of violent incidents that happened in Chicago, was created by People Who Play By The Rules and funded by a GOP mega donor.
Cook County eliminates 'Wheel Tax' to help working families
Cook County commissioners say the move will create new savings for working families.
Cook County commissioners say the move will create new savings for working families.
Darren Bailey accused of using Chicago trauma for political gain
"We are divided enough in Chicago. There's enough racism in Chicago. We don't need you to stereotype Black and brown folk with the violence in Chicago running your commercials,” said Father Michael Pfleger.
"We are divided enough in Chicago. There's enough racism in Chicago. We don't need you to stereotype Black and brown folk with the violence in Chicago running your commercials,” said Father Michael Pfleger.
Blagojevich rips into Pritzker for urging state senator to resign his seat
“If hypocrisy were a crime, JB would end up doing more time in prison than me,” former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said.
“If hypocrisy were a crime, JB would end up doing more time in prison than me,” former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said.
Chicago officially makes itself a sanctuary city for abortion
The city of Chicago passed an ordinance Wednesday that protects the right to get an abortion and gender-affirming care in the city.
The city of Chicago passed an ordinance Wednesday that protects the right to get an abortion and gender-affirming care in the city.
State Sen. Emil Jones III hit with federal bribery charges tied to red-light camera investigation
State Sen. Emil Jones III has been hit with federal bribery charges as part of a yearslong investigation involving the politically connected red-light camera company SafeSpeed LLC.
State Sen. Emil Jones III has been hit with federal bribery charges as part of a yearslong investigation involving the politically connected red-light camera company SafeSpeed LLC.
Race for Illinois governor between Pritzker, Bailey closer than 4 years ago, new poll shows
The race for Illinois governor might be closer than you think.
The race for Illinois governor might be closer than you think.
More political pressure mounts to amend Safe-T Act which will end cash bail in Illinois
Some in Illinois are concerned, because the Safe-T Act limits who can be arrested and held in jail based on their alleged crime.
Some in Illinois are concerned, because the Safe-T Act limits who can be arrested and held in jail based on their alleged crime.
Darren Bailey criticized for using South Side mass shooting as moment of 'political theater'
“If you want to impress us, move into Washington Park. He’s a farmer — pitch a tent. Washington Park is one of the 17 most violent communities — pitch a tent, move here, live in one of these communities that are facing this level of violence.”
“If you want to impress us, move into Washington Park. He’s a farmer — pitch a tent. Washington Park is one of the 17 most violent communities — pitch a tent, move here, live in one of these communities that are facing this level of violence.”
Republican for Illinois governor Darren Bailey releases tax returns — what to know
Illinois voters will be choosing between a billionaire and a millionaire for governor.
Illinois voters will be choosing between a billionaire and a millionaire for governor.
Republican ticket for Illinois governor slams Pritzker, Lightfoot after mass shooting at Chicago park
"JB, how many more Black families have to mourn before you recognize that Black lives really do matter? How many parents need to pick out caskets when they should be picking out clothes for school," Darren Bailey said.
"JB, how many more Black families have to mourn before you recognize that Black lives really do matter? How many parents need to pick out caskets when they should be picking out clothes for school," Darren Bailey said.
Pritzker 'sets record straight' on Safe-T Act which ends cash bail in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker is addressing rumors that Illinois’ new Safe-T Act will be the onslaught of a real life "Purge."
Governor JB Pritzker is addressing rumors that Illinois’ new Safe-T Act will be the onslaught of a real life "Purge."
Republican Darren Bailey now living in Hancock to ‘immerse’ himself in the city he dubbed a 'hellhole'
It’s not quite like former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne moving into Cabrini-Green — but Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has moved into the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings, to “immerse” himself “in the culture” of a city he’s repeatedly dubbed a “hellhole.”
It’s not quite like former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne moving into Cabrini-Green — but Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has moved into the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings, to “immerse” himself “in the culture” of a city he’s repeatedly dubbed a “hellhole.”
Illinois SAFE-T Act which will end cash bail explained
Some law enforcement officials say the SAFE-T Act is going to make crime across Illinois worse.
Some law enforcement officials say the SAFE-T Act is going to make crime across Illinois worse.
Pritzker, Bailey clash over TV ad that shows woman being attacked in Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is calling the ad disgusting and racist.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is calling the ad disgusting and racist.
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke to retire from Illinois Supreme Court
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke announced her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court Monday.
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke announced her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court Monday.
Tax rebate payments go out to millions of Illinoisans
With early voting set to begin in two weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that roughly six million Illinois taxpayers will soon receive rebate checks of up to $700 each.
With early voting set to begin in two weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that roughly six million Illinois taxpayers will soon receive rebate checks of up to $700 each.
Fioretti running again for Cook County Board President
Cook County voters will see a re-match on the November ballot.
Cook County voters will see a re-match on the November ballot.
'Chuy' Garcia considering another run for Chicago mayor
Already facing a slew of challengers, Mayor Lori Lightfoot's biggest threat says he is still considering a run for Chicago’s highest seat.
Already facing a slew of challengers, Mayor Lori Lightfoot's biggest threat says he is still considering a run for Chicago’s highest seat.
Darren Bailey highlights increase in violent crime under JB Pritzker: 'Our home is under siege'
After meeting with a group of Illinois county sheriffs Tuesday, State Sen. Darren Bailey blamed Gov. J.B. Pritzker for an increase in violent crime since 2019.
After meeting with a group of Illinois county sheriffs Tuesday, State Sen. Darren Bailey blamed Gov. J.B. Pritzker for an increase in violent crime since 2019.