Pritzker OKs legislative maps despite heavy criticism
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed off on new electoral maps the Legislature will use for the next decade, despite concerns from certain groups, including some Black and Latino voters, that they weren’t able to weigh in and wouldn’t be fairly represented.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed off on new electoral maps the Legislature will use for the next decade, despite concerns from certain groups, including some Black and Latino voters, that they weren’t able to weigh in and wouldn’t be fairly represented.
Chicago budget address: Lightfoot proposes hundreds of millions of dollars for public safety
Mayor Lightfoot is using federal coronavirus relief funds to postpone difficult decisions the city would otherwise face, while spending $200 million more on police, $135 million on violence prevention and $86 million more on mental health treatment.
Mayor Lightfoot is using federal coronavirus relief funds to postpone difficult decisions the city would otherwise face, while spending $200 million more on police, $135 million on violence prevention and $86 million more on mental health treatment.
Pritzker signs legislation setting Illinois on path to clean energy by 2050
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed historic energy legislation on Wednesday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed historic energy legislation on Wednesday.
Rep. Garcia launches coalition to address equity for Latino population
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Wednesday, Illinois Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is launching a new coalition.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Wednesday, Illinois Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is launching a new coalition.
Justice Department files emergency motion to stop enforcement of Texas abortion law
The emergency motion was filed on Tuesday, asking a judge to stop Texas from enforcing its recently passed state law which bans almost all abortions.
The emergency motion was filed on Tuesday, asking a judge to stop Texas from enforcing its recently passed state law which bans almost all abortions.
Texas abortion law focus of protests and politicians at Aurora Planned Parenthood
“The Women's Health Protection Act is a federal bill that will allow women to make reproductive decisions… so that no one is denied basic healthcare just because of the state that they live in,” said Rep. Lauren Underwood, who is also a registered nurse.
“The Women's Health Protection Act is a federal bill that will allow women to make reproductive decisions… so that no one is denied basic healthcare just because of the state that they live in,” said Rep. Lauren Underwood, who is also a registered nurse.
Illinois energy law will raise utility bills by up to $180 a year, Pritzker to sign soon
GET READY TO PAY MORE: The new law will raise Illinois residents' utility bills by up to $180 a year — in part to provide new subsidies for nuclear power plants and start the path toward being carbon free.
GET READY TO PAY MORE: The new law will raise Illinois residents' utility bills by up to $180 a year — in part to provide new subsidies for nuclear power plants and start the path toward being carbon free.
VIDEO: Republican float in Indiana parade shows model of smoking World Trade Center twin towers
The float features the World Trade Center twin towers with holes in the sides and smoke pouring out.
The float features the World Trade Center twin towers with holes in the sides and smoke pouring out.
'I think you're going to be happy': Trump again hints he's running for president in 2024
While fielding questions on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, former President Donald Trump again hinted he would seek the presidency in 2024.
While fielding questions on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, former President Donald Trump again hinted he would seek the presidency in 2024.
Energy bill makes its way to Illinois Senate as deadline looms
The Illinois Senate plans to vote Monday on a far-reaching package of energy legislation that sailed through the House Thursday night.
The Illinois Senate plans to vote Monday on a far-reaching package of energy legislation that sailed through the House Thursday night.
Illinois House OKs zero-carbon power plan, Senate is next
Some opponents have questioned the increase of utility rates under the plan, saying it could cost ratepayers as much as $15 or more monthly. Evans said Thursday the increase would not top $4.50 a month.
Some opponents have questioned the increase of utility rates under the plan, saying it could cost ratepayers as much as $15 or more monthly. Evans said Thursday the increase would not top $4.50 a month.
California investor Jesse Sullivan running for Illinois governor as Republican
A California investor and Illinois native is joining the race for governor.
A California investor and Illinois native is joining the race for governor.
Some Chicago officials eligible for the highest pay bumps in over a decade: report
Chicago’s 50 aldermen have until mid-September to decide whether or not they will be taking pay raises this year, including some officials who would be taking the biggest salary bump in more than a decade if they agree to the increase, according to a local report.
Chicago’s 50 aldermen have until mid-September to decide whether or not they will be taking pay raises this year, including some officials who would be taking the biggest salary bump in more than a decade if they agree to the increase, according to a local report.
Illinois politicians to focus on clean energy bill Thursday
Supporters say it's a big boost for clean energy in Illinois, but critics say it includes what they call "the biggest utility rate increase" in state history.
Supporters say it's a big boost for clean energy in Illinois, but critics say it includes what they call "the biggest utility rate increase" in state history.
Former Illinois Senator Adlai Stevenson III dead at 90
Adlai Stevenson III, a former US Senator who nearly became governor of Illinois, is dead at the age of 90.
Adlai Stevenson III, a former US Senator who nearly became governor of Illinois, is dead at the age of 90.
Pritzker announces task force to fight homelessness in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order on Friday to combat the state's hom
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order on Friday to combat the state's hom
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Illinois lawmakers close to approving energy deal
Critics complain it could cost consumers hundreds of dollars a year in higher electric bills.
Critics complain it could cost consumers hundreds of dollars a year in higher electric bills.
Illinois Democrats OK new legislative maps over criticism
Illinois Democrats were poised to set new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps were drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats’ grip on power in the state Legislature.
Illinois Democrats were poised to set new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps were drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats’ grip on power in the state Legislature.
Breakthrough COVID case: Illinois Senate Republican Leader tests positive for virus despite being vaccinated
“I am very grateful to have been vaccinated and experiencing only mild symptoms," said Sen. McConchie. “I encourage everyone reading these words to be vaccinated and protect themselves and their families against the virus."
“I am very grateful to have been vaccinated and experiencing only mild symptoms," said Sen. McConchie. “I encourage everyone reading these words to be vaccinated and protect themselves and their families against the virus."