Illinois House approves bill that would allow college athletes to make money on product endorsements
For more than a century, college athletes have been mythologized as amateurs while laboring for colleges and universities that make hundreds of millions of dollars marketing them to sell tickets and merchandise.
For more than a century, college athletes have been mythologized as amateurs while laboring for colleges and universities that make hundreds of millions of dollars marketing them to sell tickets and merchandise.
Madigan's former chief of staff Tim Mapes pleads not guilty to perjury
The longtime chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan pleaded not guilty Friday to lying under oath to a federal grand jury that was investigating a bribery scheme involving electric utility Commonwealth Edison.
The longtime chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan pleaded not guilty Friday to lying under oath to a federal grand jury that was investigating a bribery scheme involving electric utility Commonwealth Edison.
Illinois Democrats push ahead on legislative maps despite GOP outcry
Senate Democrats on Friday approved legislative district maps to govern elections in the Illinois General Assembly for the next decade despite an outcry from Republicans and Democratic-leaning community groups that say they’ve been ignored and haven’t gotten clear answers about how the lines were drawn.
Senate Democrats on Friday approved legislative district maps to govern elections in the Illinois General Assembly for the next decade despite an outcry from Republicans and Democratic-leaning community groups that say they’ve been ignored and haven’t gotten clear answers about how the lines were drawn.
Hair Discrimination Bill inspired by Chicago toddler passes House
The Hair Discrimination Bill, inspired by a Chicago toddler, was passed by the House Thursday afternoon.
The Hair Discrimination Bill, inspired by a Chicago toddler, was passed by the House Thursday afternoon.
Longtime aide to Madigan indicted in ComEd bribery case
Former Madigan chief of staff Timothy Mapes is accused of attempting to obstruct justice. Prosecutors say he lied under oath to the federal grand jury investigating the ComEd bribery case.
Former Madigan chief of staff Timothy Mapes is accused of attempting to obstruct justice. Prosecutors say he lied under oath to the federal grand jury investigating the ComEd bribery case.
Illinois Republicans fight back against Dems' 'unfair' voting map
At a hearing on new political district boundaries, Republicans posed hundreds of hard questions about how exactly Illinois’ super-majority Democrats drew them. The Democratic co-chairs usually declined to answer.
At a hearing on new political district boundaries, Republicans posed hundreds of hard questions about how exactly Illinois’ super-majority Democrats drew them. The Democratic co-chairs usually declined to answer.
Hair discrimination bill heads to Illinois House
It all started with a story we aired on FOX 32 News about a 4-year-old Chicago boy that was told wearing braids was unacceptable.
It all started with a story we aired on FOX 32 News about a 4-year-old Chicago boy that was told wearing braids was unacceptable.
Memorial planned for Illinois' first female lieutenant governor, Corinne Wood
Lt. Gov. Corrine Wood served under Gov. George Ryan from 1999 to 2003. She died of breast cancer at age 66.
Lt. Gov. Corrine Wood served under Gov. George Ryan from 1999 to 2003. She died of breast cancer at age 66.
Democrats share proposed changes to Illinois 118 State House and 59 State Senate districts
Democrats face a June 30 deadline to enact the maps or give Republicans a 50-50 chance at drawing the new boundary lines. Democrats will seek to approve the maps before the scheduled end-of-May adjournment, and have hearings scheduled for the coming week.
Democrats face a June 30 deadline to enact the maps or give Republicans a 50-50 chance at drawing the new boundary lines. Democrats will seek to approve the maps before the scheduled end-of-May adjournment, and have hearings scheduled for the coming week.
Robust revenue allows Illinois to repay federal pandemic-relief loan early
Illinois Democratic leaders announced Thursday that they have agreed to repay federal pandemic-relief loans more than a year earlier than scheduled, saving taxpayers $100 million in interest.
Illinois Democratic leaders announced Thursday that they have agreed to repay federal pandemic-relief loans more than a year earlier than scheduled, saving taxpayers $100 million in interest.
DuPage County seeks to upgrade outdated voting equipment: report
DuPage County is looking for new voting equipment, according to a report.
DuPage County is looking for new voting equipment, according to a report.
Pressure to change Illinois law to have telehealth visits covered by insurance when pandemic ends
During the pandemic, virtual visits to health care professionals have exploded in popularity. But now they face an uncertain future in Illinois and pressure is mounting to change state law so that telehealth visits will be covered by insurance even when the pandemic ends.
During the pandemic, virtual visits to health care professionals have exploded in popularity. But now they face an uncertain future in Illinois and pressure is mounting to change state law so that telehealth visits will be covered by insurance even when the pandemic ends.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger stands by Rep. Liz Cheney after she's ousted as GOP leader
On the house floor, Cheney voted for Trump's policy positions more than 90% of the time while he was president. But after rioters invaded the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, egged on by Trump's election claims, Cheney voted to impeach him.
On the house floor, Cheney voted for Trump's policy positions more than 90% of the time while he was president. But after rioters invaded the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, egged on by Trump's election claims, Cheney voted to impeach him.
New Illinois bill would allow bars to give a free drink to customers who provide proof of vaccination
Illinois State Rep. Michael Zalewski has introduced a bill that would allow bars to give one free beer to each customer who provides proof of vaccination.
Illinois State Rep. Michael Zalewski has introduced a bill that would allow bars to give one free beer to each customer who provides proof of vaccination.
Illinois Rep. Kinzinger accuses GOP House leader of ignoring Capitol riot warning signs
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger Monday accused GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy of ignoring his warnings of violence before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and said the California Republican's leadership should be under fire rather than that of the third-ranking Republican, Rep. Liz Cheney.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger Monday accused GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy of ignoring his warnings of violence before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and said the California Republican's leadership should be under fire rather than that of the third-ranking Republican, Rep. Liz Cheney.
Youngest and first female Dolton mayor sworn-in
Tiffany Henyard, 37, was sworn in as Dolton's first female and youngest mayor.
Tiffany Henyard, 37, was sworn in as Dolton's first female and youngest mayor.
Casey Urlacher files paperwork to run for Illinois Senate
Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher was allowed to run again for office after receiving a pardon from former President Donald Trump.
Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher was allowed to run again for office after receiving a pardon from former President Donald Trump.
Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger backs Cheney over party criticism
Republican Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger is throwing his support behind his colleague Liz Cheney.
Republican Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger is throwing his support behind his colleague Liz Cheney.
Bill would only permit Illinois institutions to buy American-made flags
State agencies and institutions would only be permitted to purchase American and Illinois flags manufactured in the United States under a measure that passed through committee on Wednesday.
State agencies and institutions would only be permitted to purchase American and Illinois flags manufactured in the United States under a measure that passed through committee on Wednesday.
Illinois lawmakers want to ban hair discrimination in schools
The State Senate is considering legislation that would protect the rights of students to wear their hair in styles historically associated with race, ethnicity and hair texture like braids, dreadlocks or twists.
The State Senate is considering legislation that would protect the rights of students to wear their hair in styles historically associated with race, ethnicity and hair texture like braids, dreadlocks or twists.