Sen. Dick Durbin accuses GOP of political posturing during SCOTUS hearings
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has accused some of his Republican colleagues of political posturing during confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has accused some of his Republican colleagues of political posturing during confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Pritzker, Stratton endorse Illinois Congressman Danny Davis for reelection
Congressman Danny Davis has earned two more high-profile endorsements.
Congressman Danny Davis has earned two more high-profile endorsements.
Lightfoot to waive 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax hike temporarily to ease pain at pump
'POLITICAL STUNT'? Mayor Lightfoot will roll back her 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase temporarily to provide relief for motorists squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, however, an influential alderperson warned the temporary break would be viewed as a “political stunt.”
'POLITICAL STUNT'? Mayor Lightfoot will roll back her 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase temporarily to provide relief for motorists squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, however, an influential alderperson warned the temporary break would be viewed as a “political stunt.”
Illinois lawmakers introduce legislation to combat fentanyl epidemic
Fentanyl overdoses and deaths continue to surge nationwide, including in Illinois.
Fentanyl overdoses and deaths continue to surge nationwide, including in Illinois.
Time will tell if billionaire Ken Griffin will be 'all in' for the rest of the so-called 'Griffin Slate'
Ken Griffin, who donated $20 million to Richard Irvin’s campaign for governor over a month ago, hasn’t given a dime to the other members of the "Griffin Slate," according to Illinois State Board of Elections records.
Ken Griffin, who donated $20 million to Richard Irvin’s campaign for governor over a month ago, hasn’t given a dime to the other members of the "Griffin Slate," according to Illinois State Board of Elections records.
'Monster of Moscow': Illinois lawmakers say Putin's invasion of Ukraine is a war crime
"He is a standup president of Ukraine who is confronting the monster of Moscow," said Sen. Dick Durbin. "Last night unanimously, the Senate decided, as they should, that the conduct of Vladimir Putin is nothing short of a war crime."
"He is a standup president of Ukraine who is confronting the monster of Moscow," said Sen. Dick Durbin. "Last night unanimously, the Senate decided, as they should, that the conduct of Vladimir Putin is nothing short of a war crime."
Lightfoot acknowledges getting earful during Irish parade: 'there were some spirited comments'
"The South Side Irish Parade – people enjoy themselves, and start enjoying themselves sometimes very early," Mayor Lightfoot said.
"The South Side Irish Parade – people enjoy themselves, and start enjoying themselves sometimes very early," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Illinois lawmakers push for prohibiting employers from firing workers for smoking weed
Marijuana is legal, but your boss can still fire you.
Marijuana is legal, but your boss can still fire you.
Chicago man charged with posting threats to suburban state lawmaker on Facebook
Some of 59-year-old Cort Chubko's Facebook comments included things like "But know this Conroy and I couldnt be more serious… ALL HELL will come down on you, your staff and your office and your PRotection Detail isn’t going to be nearly enough to stop it," according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Some of 59-year-old Cort Chubko's Facebook comments included things like "But know this Conroy and I couldnt be more serious… ALL HELL will come down on you, your staff and your office and your PRotection Detail isn’t going to be nearly enough to stop it," according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Illinois bill would allow voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx
A bill has been introduced making a path for voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
A bill has been introduced making a path for voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Illinois Republicans hope to save drivers money on gas by cutting sales tax
As gas prices continue to rise, Illinois Republicans are hoping to save drivers some cash at the pump by cutting the sales tax.
As gas prices continue to rise, Illinois Republicans are hoping to save drivers some cash at the pump by cutting the sales tax.
46 percent of Illinois residents support law banning 'critical race theory' in schools
A new report from the Illinois Education Association has some interesting insights on what is called "critical race theory."
A new report from the Illinois Education Association has some interesting insights on what is called "critical race theory."
Michael Madigan pleads not guilty in racketeering, bribery case
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and bribery. Madigan entered the plea through an attorney Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and bribery. Madigan entered the plea through an attorney Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
Illinois lawmakers ditch rule requiring they wear masks
Just a week after ousting bare-faced Republican lawmakers for a third time in 13 days, the Illinois House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to give the chamber’s mask mandate itself the boot.
Just a week after ousting bare-faced Republican lawmakers for a third time in 13 days, the Illinois House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to give the chamber’s mask mandate itself the boot.
Former Illinois state Sen. Thomas Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of embezzlement, admitting he improperly took more than $240,000 from Teamsters Joint Council 25.
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of embezzlement, admitting he improperly took more than $240,000 from Teamsters Joint Council 25.
Illinois candidates file for ballot spot in possibly the most expensive gubernatorial race in state history
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot.
Monday was the first day candidates in the June 28 primary election could file for a spot on the ballot.
Pritzker after Madigan indictment: 'corruption and self-dealing among Illinois politicians must end'
"An indictment of this magnitude is a condemnation of a system infected with promises of pay-to-play. The era of corruption and self-dealing among Illinois politicians must end," Gov. Pritzker said Thursday.
"An indictment of this magnitude is a condemnation of a system infected with promises of pay-to-play. The era of corruption and self-dealing among Illinois politicians must end," Gov. Pritzker said Thursday.
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan indicted on federal racketeering, bribery charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on racketeering and bribery charges for allegedly using his position to solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on racketeering and bribery charges for allegedly using his position to solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates.
‘Like the Berlin Wall falling!’ Some West Lawn residents toast neighbor Michael Madigan’s indictment
Michael Madigan has been a fixture of Chicago’s Southwest Side for decades, but some of his neighbors believe his indictment Wednesday on federal corruption charges was a “long time coming.”
Michael Madigan has been a fixture of Chicago’s Southwest Side for decades, but some of his neighbors believe his indictment Wednesday on federal corruption charges was a “long time coming.”
'Madigan Enterprise': 106-page indictment describes Madigan's decade-long criminal conspiracy
Once known as the most powerful politician in the Illinois State Capitol, former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was indicted on 22 counts Wednesday.
Once known as the most powerful politician in the Illinois State Capitol, former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was indicted on 22 counts Wednesday.