Illinois House Democrats oust three bare-faced Republicans objecting to 'outdated' mask policy
One day after the state’s indoor mask mandate ended, the fight over a rule requiring face coverings in the Illinois House raged on Tuesday, ending in three bare-faced Republican lawmakers being given the boot.
One day after the state’s indoor mask mandate ended, the fight over a rule requiring face coverings in the Illinois House raged on Tuesday, ending in three bare-faced Republican lawmakers being given the boot.
Arne Duncan rules out run against Lori Lightfoot for Chicago mayor
Arne Duncan, who served as education secretary under former President Barack Obama, has shut the door on running against Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.
Arne Duncan, who served as education secretary under former President Barack Obama, has shut the door on running against Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker under fire for his 'blind trust' investment with state government
To the political scene, Governor JB Pritzker faces new questions about his multi-billion-dollar personal fortune.
To the political scene, Governor JB Pritzker faces new questions about his multi-billion-dollar personal fortune.
Putin is 'playing a very dangerous game', Chicago congressman says
A Chicago congressman is heavily involved in the U.S. response to the Russian invasion.
A Chicago congressman is heavily involved in the U.S. response to the Russian invasion.
Illinois politicians, including Gov. Pritzker, weigh in on Ukraine invasion
Illinois politicians are weighing in on the Ukraine invasion, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who is the great-grandson of a Ukrainian refugee.
Illinois politicians are weighing in on the Ukraine invasion, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who is the great-grandson of a Ukrainian refugee.
Illinois Senate GOP package aims to provide school curriculum to parents
“What information is taught to students, as well as how it is taught, has an impact not only on the educational success of students but the people they become in everyday society,” said State Senator Neil Anderson.
“What information is taught to students, as well as how it is taught, has an impact not only on the educational success of students but the people they become in everyday society,” said State Senator Neil Anderson.
90 percent of Illinois school districts have reported teacher shortages
Lawmakers across the state say there are more than 4,100 unfilled teaching positions in Illinois.
Lawmakers across the state say there are more than 4,100 unfilled teaching positions in Illinois.
Chicago City Council blocks Brickyard Mall settlement, approves new COPA head
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
State Sen. Thomas Cullerton to plead guilty in federal embezzlement case
State Sen. Thomas Cullerton, a member of an entrenched Illinois political dynasty who held onto his office while facing criminal charges since 2019, intends to plead guilty in federal court, his attorney revealed Wednesday.
State Sen. Thomas Cullerton, a member of an entrenched Illinois political dynasty who held onto his office while facing criminal charges since 2019, intends to plead guilty in federal court, his attorney revealed Wednesday.
Mask melee in Illinois House sparks profanity, protests, penalties — and an apology
Tensions over COVID-19 mask mandates festered in the Illinois House on Tuesday as a northwest suburban Republican publicly apologized for confronting a Democratic colleague last week after a heated debate.
Tensions over COVID-19 mask mandates festered in the Illinois House on Tuesday as a northwest suburban Republican publicly apologized for confronting a Democratic colleague last week after a heated debate.
Illinois Republicans push back after Pritzker asks supreme court to reinstate mask mandate for schools
Republicans are pushing back after Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked the state supreme court to reinstate a mask mandate for schools.
Republicans are pushing back after Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked the state supreme court to reinstate a mask mandate for schools.
9 Illinois House Republicans removed for refusing to wear masks while in session
Members of the Illinois House voted Thursday to remove nine Republican representatives who refused to wear masks on the floor.
Members of the Illinois House voted Thursday to remove nine Republican representatives who refused to wear masks on the floor.
Illinois lawmakers vote against renewing Pritzker's mask mandate for schools
A bipartisan 9-0 vote in the State Capitol Tuesday appears to mean there's no longer a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools.
A bipartisan 9-0 vote in the State Capitol Tuesday appears to mean there's no longer a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools.
'Powerful conservative couple' donates big money to Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey
It's a big, seven-figure boost for the campaign war chest of Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey, now a candidate for governor in the June primary election.
It's a big, seven-figure boost for the campaign war chest of Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey, now a candidate for governor in the June primary election.
Lightfoot promises transparency in replacing convicted Chicago alderman
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promises to be “transparent” in appointing an interim city council replacement for Patrick Daley Thompson.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promises to be “transparent” in appointing an interim city council replacement for Patrick Daley Thompson.
Illinois lawmakers want gun owners to be required to report lost, stolen guns
Some Illinois lawmakers want gun owners to be required to report lost or stolen guns.
Some Illinois lawmakers want gun owners to be required to report lost or stolen guns.
Irvin campaign gets $20 million boost from billionaire Ken Griffin
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $20 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is running for Illinois governor against JB Pritzker.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $20 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is running for Illinois governor against JB Pritzker.
Closing arguments expected Monday in federal tax trial of Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson is accused of filing false tax returns and lying to federal bank regulators about a $219,000 loan that he received from a failed Bridgeport bank.
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson is accused of filing false tax returns and lying to federal bank regulators about a $219,000 loan that he received from a failed Bridgeport bank.
Potential deal could sell former Tinley Park Mental Health Center site to village
A potential agreement to sell the 280-acre plot of land, currently housing the remains of the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center site has been reached between the state and the village.
A potential agreement to sell the 280-acre plot of land, currently housing the remains of the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center site has been reached between the state and the village.
Illinois gubernatorial candidates debate Covid-19 pandemic policy
She's a political rival of Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey. State representative Avery Bourne called him a flip-floppper on pandemic policy.
She's a political rival of Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey. State representative Avery Bourne called him a flip-floppper on pandemic policy.