New push to protect Illinois workers from extreme cold after subzero week
Days after a dangerous cold snap sent wind chills plunging to 32 degrees below zero across Illinois, state lawmakers are renewing their push for legislation that would protect workers forced to labor outside in extreme weather, saying last week’s deep freeze exposed a glaring gap in workplace safety law.
Days after a dangerous cold snap sent wind chills plunging to 32 degrees below zero across Illinois, state lawmakers are renewing their push for legislation that would protect workers forced to labor outside in extreme weather, saying last week’s deep freeze exposed a glaring gap in workplace safety law.
Illinois workers push for temperature protections
In Illinois, there's no state rules protecting workers from extreme temperatures. So, workers and unions have launched a campaign pushing for a bill that would change that.
In Illinois, there's no state rules protecting workers from extreme temperatures. So, workers and unions have launched a campaign pushing for a bill that would change that.
Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez launches run for Congress
Promising to fight back against the Trump administration, a Chicago alderman has officially announced his run for Congress.
Promising to fight back against the Trump administration, a Chicago alderman has officially announced his run for Congress.
Duckworth clashes with Rubio in tense Senate hearing
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth sparred with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate hearing Wednesday.
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth sparred with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate hearing Wednesday.
Duckworth clashes with Rubio in tense Senate hearing
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth sparred with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate hearing Wednesday.
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth sparred with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate hearing Wednesday.
Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez launches run for Congress
Promising to fight back against the Trump administration, a Chicago alderman has officially announced his run for Congress.
Promising to fight back against the Trump administration, a Chicago alderman has officially announced his run for Congress.
Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez launches run for Congress | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez announced Wednesday he is running for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District seat as an independent following Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s retirement.
Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez announced Wednesday he is running for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District seat as an independent following Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s retirement.
Welcoming City Ordinance changes, Trump's gun comments | The Chicago Report
Greg Bovino demoted, Chicago City Council spars over changes to the Welcoming City Ordinance, and more all on tonight's episode of "The Chicago Report."
Greg Bovino demoted, Chicago City Council spars over changes to the Welcoming City Ordinance, and more all on tonight's episode of "The Chicago Report."
Bovino out, Homan in | The Chicago Report
The Trump administration is paying a political price, largely for Bovino's bravado and bluster as he has reportedly been sidelined and locked out of his social media accounts. Chicago Sun-Times Reporter Dan Mihalopoulos weighs in.
The Trump administration is paying a political price, largely for Bovino's bravado and bluster as he has reportedly been sidelined and locked out of his social media accounts. Chicago Sun-Times Reporter Dan Mihalopoulos weighs in.
Gun rights groups react to Trump's gun comments | The Chicago Report
Ed Sullivan from the Illinois State Rifle Association and Bill Sack from the Second Amendment Foundation join us to discuss President Trump's recent gun comments.
Ed Sullivan from the Illinois State Rifle Association and Bill Sack from the Second Amendment Foundation join us to discuss President Trump's recent gun comments.
Chicago City Council spars over Welcoming City Ordinance | The Chicago Report
A group of Chicago alders advanced a measure today that would enhance the city's Welcoming Ordinance.
A group of Chicago alders advanced a measure today that would enhance the city's Welcoming Ordinance.
Illinois congresswoman introduces 'Melt ICE Act' to dismantle immigration agency
Rep. Delia Ramirez introduced the “Melt ICE Act,” which would eliminate the Department of Homeland Security and defund ICE and its detention centers.
Rep. Delia Ramirez introduced the “Melt ICE Act,” which would eliminate the Department of Homeland Security and defund ICE and its detention centers.
Chicago leaders push new enforcement powers for sanctuary city ordinance after Minneapolis tragedy
City alders advanced a proposal giving COPA authority to investigate police or officials who violate Chicago’s Welcoming City ordinance, a move leaders say is urgent following this past weekend’s events in Minneapolis.
City alders advanced a proposal giving COPA authority to investigate police or officials who violate Chicago’s Welcoming City ordinance, a move leaders say is urgent following this past weekend’s events in Minneapolis.
Chicago alders move to strengthen 'Welcoming City' ordinance after police cooperation allegations
Chicago City Council members will consider a new measure allowing the Civilian Office of Police Accountability to investigate claims that police assisted federal immigration agents, potentially violating the city’s Welcoming City ordinance.
Chicago City Council members will consider a new measure allowing the Civilian Office of Police Accountability to investigate claims that police assisted federal immigration agents, potentially violating the city’s Welcoming City ordinance.
ICE violating Constitutional rights? Unrest in Minneapolis | The Chicago Report
Is ICE violating Constitutional rights? And the latest in Minneapolis amid heightened ICE activity.
Is ICE violating Constitutional rights? And the latest in Minneapolis amid heightened ICE activity.
Is ICE violating Constitutional rights? | The Chicago Report
Eddie Johnson, Robert Pape and Walter Olson join us to discuss the behaviors of ICE and if it is violating Constitutional rights.
Eddie Johnson, Robert Pape and Walter Olson join us to discuss the behaviors of ICE and if it is violating Constitutional rights.
Trump, Walz have 'productive' phone call amid Minneapolis ICE activity | The Chicago Report
The developments out of Minneapolis are fast moving tonight. Out is controversial Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and in is controversial Border Czar Tom Homan.
The developments out of Minneapolis are fast moving tonight. Out is controversial Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and in is controversial Border Czar Tom Homan.
Senate Democrats block DHS funding, risking partial shutdown
Senate Democrats say they will not vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security, putting Congress back on the brink of another spending fight.
Senate Democrats say they will not vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security, putting Congress back on the brink of another spending fight.
Senate Democrats block DHS funding, risking partial shutdown
Senate Democrats say they will not vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security, putting Congress back on the brink of another spending fight.
Senate Democrats say they will not vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security, putting Congress back on the brink of another spending fight.
Sen. Duckworth moves to block DHS funding | ChicagoLIVE
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she plans to vote against upcoming government funding legislation that includes additional money for immigration enforcement agencies.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she plans to vote against upcoming government funding legislation that includes additional money for immigration enforcement agencies.