Illinois lawmakers slam Trump admin officials for group chat leak
Illinois members of Congress slammed Trump administration officials involved in the leak of plans for a military attack in Yemen to a journalist.
Illinois members of Congress slammed Trump administration officials involved in the leak of plans for a military attack in Yemen to a journalist.
Chicago mayor called on to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago?s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago?s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
Trump's nominee to head the Social Security Administration questioned
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., directed President Donald Trump's nominee for Social Security administrator, Frank Bisignano, to halt Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its cost-cutting measures during Bisignano's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., directed President Donald Trump's nominee for Social Security administrator, Frank Bisignano, to halt Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its cost-cutting measures during Bisignano's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Chicago alders call on Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City officials thought they were done balancing the current year?s budget when they cast a vote late last year. Turns out, there?s some more work to do.
City officials thought they were done balancing the current year?s budget when they cast a vote late last year. Turns out, there?s some more work to do.
'A serious mistake': Illinois lawmakers react to Hegseth war plans controversy
Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on the report that Pete Hegseth shared war plans over the Signal app and that a magazine editor was mistakenly included in the chat.
Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on the report that Pete Hegseth shared war plans over the Signal app and that a magazine editor was mistakenly included in the chat.
New Illinois law bans retaliation against nursing home residents
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
Bellwood mayor faces criticism over campaign billboard powered by village electricity
While most municipal election races don't get a lot of attention, you might say the battle for mayor of west suburban Bellwood is turning “electric."
While most municipal election races don't get a lot of attention, you might say the battle for mayor of west suburban Bellwood is turning “electric."
Paris on Politics: Our favorite guests of the year (so far)
We pick our favorite guests of the year so far with comedian Matt Friend hogging the spotlight.
We pick our favorite guests of the year so far with comedian Matt Friend hogging the spotlight.
Illinois doctors, patients rally against Trump-backed Medicaid cuts: 'I'm furious'
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
Pritzker, Durbin rip Trump's move to dismantle Education Department: 'What a fool'
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Pritzker hits the road for 'Standing Up for Illinois' tour
Gov. JB Pritzker started his "Standing Up for Illinois" tour on Wednesday.
Gov. JB Pritzker started his "Standing Up for Illinois" tour on Wednesday.
Bill would nix restriction on Illinois high school athletes competing outside of school
Illinois state lawmakers are considering a bill that would be a game-changer for high school athletes.
Illinois state lawmakers are considering a bill that would be a game-changer for high school athletes.
Paris on Politics: DOGE and deportations
The chilling effect of threatening protesters with deportation, Illinois' call to legalize prostitution, and more on this week's episode of Paris on Politics.
The chilling effect of threatening protesters with deportation, Illinois' call to legalize prostitution, and more on this week's episode of Paris on Politics.
Illinois bill seeks to legalize prostitution and create sex workers' rights, but faces opposition
Could Illinois become the first state in the nation to legalize prostitution?
Could Illinois become the first state in the nation to legalize prostitution?
Could Illinois be the first state in the nation to legalize prostitution?
Lawmakers in Illinois are debating a bill that would create a "Sex Workers Bill of Rights."
Lawmakers in Illinois are debating a bill that would create a "Sex Workers Bill of Rights."
Pritzker pushes back on Trump?s education cuts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Pritzker sounds off on Trump, Republicans while vowing to fight for public education
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
IL Republicans propose legislation to tackle crime
Illinois Republicans say they are working together to create new legislation they believe will tackle crime in the state.
Illinois Republicans say they are working together to create new legislation they believe will tackle crime in the state.
State Republicans slam bills that Democrats are prioritizing
Republicans are calling out Democrats for "radical" bills.
Republicans are calling out Democrats for "radical" bills.
Paris on Politics: Chicago mayor testifies in DC
Members of Congress who called Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to D.C. on Wednesday, in part to expose government waste, mismanagement, and abuse accomplished their mission ? just, not in the way they think.
Members of Congress who called Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to D.C. on Wednesday, in part to expose government waste, mismanagement, and abuse accomplished their mission ? just, not in the way they think.