Durbin celebrates introduction of bipartisan women's protection bill
A new bi-partisan bill promises to strengthen protections for women against domestic violence.
A new bi-partisan bill promises to strengthen protections for women against domestic violence.
Chicago boy who was victim of hair discrimination now teaming up with Dove to continue fight
The Jett Hawkins Act prevents public and private schools from discriminating against hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture.
The Jett Hawkins Act prevents public and private schools from discriminating against hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture.
When will the Illinois mask mandate end?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.
Pritzker promotes plan to curb inflation and help Illinoisans financially
“Facing what we think is about 7% inflation, if we can find ways — property taxes and gas taxes and grocery taxes — to alleviate the pain families are experiencing by lowering those taxes in a moment when they need it most, we ought to be doing that,” Gov. Pritzker said.
“Facing what we think is about 7% inflation, if we can find ways — property taxes and gas taxes and grocery taxes — to alleviate the pain families are experiencing by lowering those taxes in a moment when they need it most, we ought to be doing that,” Gov. Pritzker said.
Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jackson, announces run for Bobby Rush's congressional seat
Jonathan Jackson, son of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, has made it official and is running for Congress.
Jonathan Jackson, son of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, has made it official and is running for Congress.
Illinois governor's race: Aurora mayor accuses Pritzker of being soft on crime
"He’s paroled people early. Matter of fact, he paroled a woman early who got out and shot her 2-year-old son in the back of the head and killed him. He paroled a man early that beat his 6-year-old child to death," Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said.
"He’s paroled people early. Matter of fact, he paroled a woman early who got out and shot her 2-year-old son in the back of the head and killed him. He paroled a man early that beat his 6-year-old child to death," Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said.
Illinois elected officials hold virtual summit to discuss funding opportunities
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger censured by RNC for sitting on Jan. 6 committee
The Republican National Committee (RNC) took a rare step on Friday to censure two GOP lawmakers in the House of Representatives for their participation in a Democratic dominated House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) took a rare step on Friday to censure two GOP lawmakers in the House of Representatives for their participation in a Democratic dominated House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Illinois gubernatorial election: Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin talks crime, abortion
Aurora Mayor and candidate for Illinois governor Richard Irvin told FOX 32 on Thursday that he's pro-life, but there's "always exceptions." When political editor Mike Flannery pressed him on that, he suddenly wrapped up the interview. "Think we're done."
Aurora Mayor and candidate for Illinois governor Richard Irvin told FOX 32 on Thursday that he's pro-life, but there's "always exceptions." When political editor Mike Flannery pressed him on that, he suddenly wrapped up the interview. "Think we're done."
Pritzker budget proposal: Tax break on gasoline, groceries; funds to protect crime witnesses
"If we want to reduce crime," Gov. Pritzker said as he presented his spending plan, "we have to solve crimes."
"If we want to reduce crime," Gov. Pritzker said as he presented his spending plan, "we have to solve crimes."
U.S. Rep Brad Schneider of Illinois tests positive for COVID again
U.S. Brad Schneider of Illinois has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time, according to the Democrat’s office.
U.S. Brad Schneider of Illinois has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time, according to the Democrat’s office.
Pritzker to give Illinois budget address Wednesday despite major snowstorm
Snowy weather will keep away the usual overflow crowd of Illinois lawmakers, but Gov. JB Pritzker has decided to deliver his annual budget address anyway Wednesday at noon.
Snowy weather will keep away the usual overflow crowd of Illinois lawmakers, but Gov. JB Pritzker has decided to deliver his annual budget address anyway Wednesday at noon.
Crime on the mind ahead of Illinois election season
As half-a-dozen candidates vie to become governor of Illinois, as many as 18 could jump into the race for mayor of Chicago.
As half-a-dozen candidates vie to become governor of Illinois, as many as 18 could jump into the race for mayor of Chicago.
Illinois Rep. LaShawn Ford helping families of crime victims relocate
Illinois Rep LaShawn Ford is seeking to help families of crime victims grieve and recover by helping them relocate.
Illinois Rep LaShawn Ford is seeking to help families of crime victims grieve and recover by helping them relocate.
Illinois lawmaker proposes bill that would limit the amount of THC in pot products
A state lawmaker wants to make marijuana sold in Illinois less potent.
A state lawmaker wants to make marijuana sold in Illinois less potent.
Pritzker, Lightfoot attacked by Illinois gubernatorial candidates in first TV ads
Two Republican candidates for Illinois governor unveiled their first television commercials of the 2022 campaign on Tuesday, hitting the dominant issue so far: the rising rate of violent crime across the state.
Two Republican candidates for Illinois governor unveiled their first television commercials of the 2022 campaign on Tuesday, hitting the dominant issue so far: the rising rate of violent crime across the state.
Pritzker reaches agreement with teachers unions on COVID sick days
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.
Illinois GOP looks to repeal criminal justice reform bill
Republicans in the Illinois Senate are proposing big changes to the state constitution.
Republicans in the Illinois Senate are proposing big changes to the state constitution.
Illinois lawmakers pushing for new law to ban Apple, Google from collecting fees from smartphone apps
Some Illinois legislators are pushing for a new law that would ban Apple and Google from collecting fees from smartphone apps.
Some Illinois legislators are pushing for a new law that would ban Apple and Google from collecting fees from smartphone apps.
Pritzker scolds Republican candidate for not yet answering questions from media
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday scolded a newly announced Republican gubernatorial candidate for declining to appear in public or answer questions from journalists.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday scolded a newly announced Republican gubernatorial candidate for declining to appear in public or answer questions from journalists.