Chicago City Council overwhelmingly OKs compromise ward map
The once-a-decade political power struggle triggered by the need to redraw Chicago’s ward boundaries to accommodate the U.S. Census is over — at least for the time being.
The once-a-decade political power struggle triggered by the need to redraw Chicago’s ward boundaries to accommodate the U.S. Census is over — at least for the time being.
Chicago Abortion Protests: Demonstration planned in Union Park to support abortion rights
Organizers expect close to 25,000 people to attend the event.
Organizers expect close to 25,000 people to attend the event.
Irvin allegedly called Trump 'bigoted racist' and 'idiot' in text messages: report
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Richard Irvin says he doesn't recall sending text messages harshly critical of former President Donald Trump.
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Richard Irvin says he doesn't recall sending text messages harshly critical of former President Donald Trump.
Illinois senator calls on Congress to cap the price of insulin
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on Congress to cap the price of insulin.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on Congress to cap the price of insulin.
New Illinois law helps pay funeral costs of children killed by gun violence
The new law was inspired by a 4-year-old boy who was shot and killed in Chicago last year.
The new law was inspired by a 4-year-old boy who was shot and killed in Chicago last year.
South Side State Rep. Kam Buckner announces run for Chicago mayor
The Chicago mayoral race is heating up, with another contender tossing their hat into the ring.
The Chicago mayoral race is heating up, with another contender tossing their hat into the ring.
Lisa Holder White to become first Black woman on Illinois Supreme Court
An Illinois judge is making history.
An Illinois judge is making history.
Pritzker calls on federal lawmakers to protect women's rights
"People should not have to endure trauma after trauma to be in control of their own bodies," said Pritzker. "But that's exactly the burden that this right-wing Supreme Court and anti-choice governors and state legislatures increasingly put on the backs of millions of women."
"People should not have to endure trauma after trauma to be in control of their own bodies," said Pritzker. "But that's exactly the burden that this right-wing Supreme Court and anti-choice governors and state legislatures increasingly put on the backs of millions of women."
Joliet jail registered as polling place so inmates can vote
People in jail awaiting trial in Joliet will get to vote.
People in jail awaiting trial in Joliet will get to vote.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman announces retirement
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman, who had planned to seek a third 10-year term in November, abruptly tendered her resignation Monday.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman, who had planned to seek a third 10-year term in November, abruptly tendered her resignation Monday.
Illinois governor hopeful Richard Irvin takes reporters' questions, but doesn't answer most of them
On whether he voted for former president Donald Trump and whether he’d support another Trump presidential run, Richard Irvin said, “That’s exactly what J.B. Pritzker wants you to be talking about.”
On whether he voted for former president Donald Trump and whether he’d support another Trump presidential run, Richard Irvin said, “That’s exactly what J.B. Pritzker wants you to be talking about.”
Ken Griffin donates another $25M into Republican Irvin’s war chest as part of effort to unseat Pritzker
Billionaire Ken Griffin has donated another $25 million to Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s Republican gubernatorial bid — meaning Illinois voters should prepare to see even more of an onslaught of television ads and mailers ahead of the June 28 primary.
Billionaire Ken Griffin has donated another $25 million to Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s Republican gubernatorial bid — meaning Illinois voters should prepare to see even more of an onslaught of television ads and mailers ahead of the June 28 primary.
Pritzker expected to make dolostone Illinois' official state rock — all thanks to some 5th graders
Students at a Burr Ridge middle school are getting noticed as serious "rock" stars.
Students at a Burr Ridge middle school are getting noticed as serious "rock" stars.
Illinois 'will fight like hell' against overturning of Roe v. Wade decision, Pritzker says
"Illinois is a beacon of hope, and we will fight like hell for women here and across the nation. We support those who believe, not in limiting rights but expanding them. That is freedom, that is democracy," Pritzker said.
"Illinois is a beacon of hope, and we will fight like hell for women here and across the nation. We support those who believe, not in limiting rights but expanding them. That is freedom, that is democracy," Pritzker said.
Pritzker signs bill to address Illinois teacher shortage
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
Chicago aldermen oppose suspending rules to allow vote on revised ward map proposal
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
Pritzker signs Illinois budget as Republican rivals take aim at governor's tax hike record
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
Gas station owners threatening to go to court to block Illinois from posting a notice on fuel pumps
Democrats responded that the idea of requiring a sign at every field pump about the deferred two cents a gallon tax increase copies an idea implemented by former Republican Gov. George Ryan.
Democrats responded that the idea of requiring a sign at every field pump about the deferred two cents a gallon tax increase copies an idea implemented by former Republican Gov. George Ryan.
Illinois offering free health care to undocumented immigrants ages 55 to 64
The free health care for immigrants includes doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
The free health care for immigrants includes doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
Former Chicago alderman Danny Solis’ secret deal with feds made public
The secret deal that former Ald. Danny Solis (25th) struck more than three years ago with federal prosecutors is now a public document.
The secret deal that former Ald. Danny Solis (25th) struck more than three years ago with federal prosecutors is now a public document.