Illinois comptroller Susana Mendoza tests positive for COVID-19
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Sunday she's tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Sunday she's tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Lightfoot: Chicago's Black neighborhoods portrayed as more troubled, violent than they actually are
"The media doesn't tell the true story of Black Chicago," Mayor Lightfoot told a group at a South Side Chicago restaurant.
"The media doesn't tell the true story of Black Chicago," Mayor Lightfoot told a group at a South Side Chicago restaurant.
Lake View residents react after Ald. Tunney announces he will not seek re-election
“Very nice guy, easy to get along with. Just last week, I was over there getting lunch on Belmont, and he was just walking by, picking up the litter and trash on the streets,” said Tony Brion, who works near Ald. Tunney's office. "He didn't care about any good publicity or anything, he was just doing it on his own because that's the kind of guy he is, really good guy.
“Very nice guy, easy to get along with. Just last week, I was over there getting lunch on Belmont, and he was just walking by, picking up the litter and trash on the streets,” said Tony Brion, who works near Ald. Tunney's office. "He didn't care about any good publicity or anything, he was just doing it on his own because that's the kind of guy he is, really good guy.
Indiana abortion clinics file suit to block ban, as Pritzker pushes for voter turnout in Midterms
Demand for abortions at Illinois Planned Parenthoods went from roughly 100 out-of-state patients a month to 750 in the first week after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
Demand for abortions at Illinois Planned Parenthoods went from roughly 100 out-of-state patients a month to 750 in the first week after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
Biden's plan of canceling student loan debt becomes issue in Illinois' 8th Congressional District
“This is Robin Hood in reverse. This is simply taking from the poor and the middle class and giving to the better off among us,” said Chris Dargis, candidate for Congress in Illinois' 8th District.
“This is Robin Hood in reverse. This is simply taking from the poor and the middle class and giving to the better off among us,” said Chris Dargis, candidate for Congress in Illinois' 8th District.
Lightfoot rips into Bailey for calling Chicago a 'hellhole'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is slamming the Republican candidate for Illinois governor.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is slamming the Republican candidate for Illinois governor.
Bailey at Illinois State Fair calls for voters to 'fire JB Pritzker'
Darren Bailey called Chicago a once great city that's now a hellhole. "Our home is in trouble thanks to fat cat leaders like Joe Biden and JB Pritzker."
Darren Bailey called Chicago a once great city that's now a hellhole. "Our home is in trouble thanks to fat cat leaders like Joe Biden and JB Pritzker."
'Lunatic fringe': Pritzker links Illinois GOP candidates with Trump during state fair appearance
Wearing a blue tie, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday predicted some new blue wins during Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
Wearing a blue tie, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday predicted some new blue wins during Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
Chicago mayoral candidate Ald. King calls for top cop to be fired over ongoing violence
Alderwoman Sophia King calls violent crime the "number one, number two and number three" top issue for Chicago voters.
Alderwoman Sophia King calls violent crime the "number one, number two and number three" top issue for Chicago voters.
Pritzker calls on Bailey to apologize to Holocaust survivors for 'offensive' comparison to abortion
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who helped build the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie, on Wednesday said Republican rival Darren Bailey must apologize to Holocaust survivors in the state for saying the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II can’t compare to the deaths from abortion.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who helped build the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie, on Wednesday said Republican rival Darren Bailey must apologize to Holocaust survivors in the state for saying the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II can’t compare to the deaths from abortion.
Chicago Ald. King announces run for mayor: 'you shouldn't have to live like this'
With a thinly veiled shot at the management style of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a South Side City Council member announced her candidacy Wednesday.
With a thinly veiled shot at the management style of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a South Side City Council member announced her candidacy Wednesday.
Lightfoot unveils Chicago's 2023 budget, proposes $42M property tax hike
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her 2023 budget on Wednesday, which showed the city is facing a $127 million shortfall.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her 2023 budget on Wednesday, which showed the city is facing a $127 million shortfall.
Illinois police unions endorse Darren Bailey for governor over Pritzker
“JB Pritzker, Lightfoot and Foxx have become the three musketeers of crime,” Darren Bailey said.
“JB Pritzker, Lightfoot and Foxx have become the three musketeers of crime,” Darren Bailey said.
Illinois GOP nominee for governor under fire for comparing abortion to the Holocaust in resurfaced video
Republican nominee for Illinois governor Darren Bailey is facing backlash over a video he posted to Facebook in 2017 where he attempted to draw a comparison between abortion and the Holocaust.
Republican nominee for Illinois governor Darren Bailey is facing backlash over a video he posted to Facebook in 2017 where he attempted to draw a comparison between abortion and the Holocaust.
UpRising Bakery owner says village discriminated against her after business was vandalized prior to drag show
An Illinois bakery owner states that she and her business are facing discrimination from her local government after being targeted with what she considers a hate crime.
An Illinois bakery owner states that she and her business are facing discrimination from her local government after being targeted with what she considers a hate crime.
Illinois Democratic Rep. Chuy García lashes out at Twitter user with profanity, offensive term
Democratic Rep. Chuy García posted a profane response to an anonymous Twitter user who spoke of ignoring new gun control laws.
Democratic Rep. Chuy García posted a profane response to an anonymous Twitter user who spoke of ignoring new gun control laws.
State Rep. Kelly no longer seeking re-election as chair of Illinois Democratic Party
Critics were complaining that State Rep. Robin Kelly has simply not raised the cash needed in a year when Democrats could face a Republican wave.
Critics were complaining that State Rep. Robin Kelly has simply not raised the cash needed in a year when Democrats could face a Republican wave.
Bailey blames Pritzker for Illinois DCFS failures
The state agency has been under recent scrutiny on their effectiveness when it comes to protecting children.
The state agency has been under recent scrutiny on their effectiveness when it comes to protecting children.
Illinois Republicans push for censure of Kinzinger over Jan. 6 committee role
Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus are calling the Jan. 6 hearings a "sham" and accusing Congressman Kinzinger of making wild exaggerations and baseless claims.
Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus are calling the Jan. 6 hearings a "sham" and accusing Congressman Kinzinger of making wild exaggerations and baseless claims.
Showdown vote to settle battle for control of Illinois' Democratic Party
A battle that's been brewing behind the scenes for control of the Illinois Democratic Party could burst onto the public scene Tuesday when the chairman of the National Democratic Party comes to Chicago.
A battle that's been brewing behind the scenes for control of the Illinois Democratic Party could burst onto the public scene Tuesday when the chairman of the National Democratic Party comes to Chicago.