State willing to help Bears with new stadium at Michael Reese site, speaker says
For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project.
For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project.
Could Illinois be the next state to decriminalize prostitution?
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill to decriminalize sex work, aiming to improve safety and access to essential services for sex workers.
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill to decriminalize sex work, aiming to improve safety and access to essential services for sex workers.
Chicago aldermen propose weakening sanctuary city protections
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with promises of mass deportations, a proposal to amend Chicago?s Welcoming City Ordinance is reigniting debate over the city?s sanctuary status.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with promises of mass deportations, a proposal to amend Chicago?s Welcoming City Ordinance is reigniting debate over the city?s sanctuary status.
Illinois lawmaker pushes local reform after Trump becomes convicted felon
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s felony conviction, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford is calling for a review of local election laws governing who can run for public office.
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s felony conviction, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford is calling for a review of local election laws governing who can run for public office.
Illinois lawmaker pushes reform after Trump sentenced in hush money case
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump?s felony conviction, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford is calling for a review of election laws governing who can run for public office.
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump?s felony conviction, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford is calling for a review of election laws governing who can run for public office.
Calumet City alderwoman speaks on death threats made against her and son
Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson addressed the public Thursday night regarding sexual assault and death threats made towards her and her minor son.
Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson addressed the public Thursday night regarding sexual assault and death threats made towards her and her minor son.
Paris on Politics: Dysfunction between City Hall and Springfield
Paris Schutz says there?s a simple way to clear up the dysfunction between City Hall and Springfield: you got to phone a friend.
Paris Schutz says there?s a simple way to clear up the dysfunction between City Hall and Springfield: you got to phone a friend.
Calumet City alderwoman speaks on death threats made against her and son
Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson addressed the public on Thursday night regarding sexual assault and death threats made towards her and her minor son.
Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson addressed the public on Thursday night regarding sexual assault and death threats made towards her and her minor son.
Chicago mayor responds after Pritzker criticism
Gov. JB Pritzker vented about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday. Now, Johnson is responding.
Gov. JB Pritzker vented about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday. Now, Johnson is responding.
'You're not welcome anymore': 2 Chicago alderpeople call for deporting some undocumented immigrants
A change has been proposed to the Chicago ordinance that prohibits police from helping federal immigration authorities deport undocumented immigrants arrested for crimes.
A change has been proposed to the Chicago ordinance that prohibits police from helping federal immigration authorities deport undocumented immigrants arrested for crimes.
Madigan denies quid pro quo allegations in testimony, rejects ties to McClain's actions
Explosive testimony rocked the courtroom Wednesday as former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the stand for a second day.
Explosive testimony rocked the courtroom Wednesday as former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the stand for a second day.
Explosive testimony: Madigan returns to witness stand in corruption trial
Explosive testimony rocked the courtroom Wednesday as former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the stand for a second day.
Explosive testimony rocked the courtroom Wednesday as former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the stand for a second day.
Remembering Jimmy Carter: VP Kamala Harris delivers eulogy
Leaders from across the political spectrum paid respect to the former president.
Leaders from across the political spectrum paid respect to the former president.
Michael Madigan takes stand in corruption trial
Michael Madigan, the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, has taken the stand to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial this week.
Michael Madigan, the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, has taken the stand to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial this week.
Illinois passes Karina's Bill, barring domestic abusers from owning firearms
The legislation is named after Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela, who were allegedly shot and killed by Gonzalez’s husband.
The legislation is named after Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela, who were allegedly shot and killed by Gonzalez’s husband.
'Gulf of America': Trump says he plans to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to take office in less than two weeks.
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to take office in less than two weeks.
Rift grows between Pritzker, Johnson after legislation disagreement
Governor JB Pritzker vented a bit on Tuesday, saying he was blindsided by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Governor JB Pritzker vented a bit on Tuesday, saying he was blindsided by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Rift grows between Pritzker, Johnson - here's why
Governor JB Pritzker vented a bit on Tuesday, saying he was blindsided by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Governor JB Pritzker vented a bit on Tuesday, saying he was blindsided by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Mike Madigan corruption trial: Here's what he was asked on the stand
Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was charged with bribery, racketeering, wire fraud, and other crimes.
Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was charged with bribery, racketeering, wire fraud, and other crimes.
FULL INTERVIEW: Johnson fires back at Pritzker’s criticism in 1-on-1 with Fox 32
A rift is growing between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after the mayor helped defeat a bill pushed by the governor that would have regulated hemp products like Delta 8 marijuana. Political reporter Paris Schutz went one-on-one with the mayor Tuesday.
A rift is growing between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after the mayor helped defeat a bill pushed by the governor that would have regulated hemp products like Delta 8 marijuana. Political reporter Paris Schutz went one-on-one with the mayor Tuesday.