Illinois Reps. Schneider, Sorensen call for Biden to step down: ‘Time to pass the torch’

Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Il., on Thursday joined a growing list of Democratic lawmakers publicly calling for President Biden to drop out of the presidential race and his debate performance late last month reignited doubts about his ability to serve as commander-in-chief.

Pritzker signs 'Healthcare Protection Act' into law

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) into law on Wednesday, aiming to significantly improve healthcare services for Illinois residents.

Illinois governor signs 'Healthcare Protection Act' into law
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Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) into law on Wednesday, aiming to significantly improve healthcare services for Illinois residents.

Concerns continue to mount around Biden
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Some Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns about President Joe Biden after his debate performance last month.

Paris on Politics: Chicago Inspector General
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz sits down with the Chicago Inspector General and recaps some of the biggest political stories from the week.

These are the new Illinois laws that took effect today

As the calendar turns to July, Illinois is ushering in a series of new laws affecting both the entire state and specific areas like Chicago and Cook County.

New Illinois laws take effect, what to know
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As the calendar turns to July, Illinois is ushering in a series of new laws affecting both the entire state and specific areas like Chicago and Cook County.

New Illinois laws take effect on July 1, 2024

With the arrival of summer, there are a few new laws that will hit the books starting in July.

Durbin, 79, undergoes hip replacement surgery in Illinois

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois underwent hip replacement surgery Thursday and will remain in his home state of Illinois until he's cleared by his doctor for travel to Washington, according to his office.

Former Illinois Republican congressman endorses Biden

Former Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger is endorsing President Joe Biden ahead of the much anticipated presidential debate. 

New revenue ideas and tax proposals on the table for Chicago City Council debate
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City Council members are set to meet on Wednesday to discuss new tax and revenue ideas, following a survey of 16 possible proposals circulated by 6th Ward Chicago Alderman William Hall.

Longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke sentenced to prison
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Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to two years in prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.

Paris on Politics: Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a
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Fox 32 political correspondent Paris Schutz sits down with Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a in this episode of Paris on Politics.

DNCC opens credential requests for content creators at 2024 convention
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The 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) is opening a credential request process that would allow content creators to have access to key spaces across the United Center during the four-day convention.