Illinois bill would bring Halal, Kosher food options to public schools
An Illinois bill that would bring Halal and Kosher food options to Illinois Public Schools has passed the state Senate.
An Illinois bill that would bring Halal and Kosher food options to Illinois Public Schools has passed the state Senate.
New Illinois bill could put workers with disabilities out of a job
Lawmakers spoke out Wednesday about legislation that is pending in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Lawmakers spoke out Wednesday about legislation that is pending in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Texas counties attempting to stop people from using roads to get an abortion grows
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Mike Johnson elected House speaker with broad GOP support
After three weeks of behind the scenes battles, the House has a new leader. Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson won the speakership after one round of voting on Wednesday. Professor Stephen Caliendo from North Central College joined First at Four to discuss how the unprecedented voting process unfolded.
After three weeks of behind the scenes battles, the House has a new leader. Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson won the speakership after one round of voting on Wednesday. Professor Stephen Caliendo from North Central College joined First at Four to discuss how the unprecedented voting process unfolded.
Israel may delay ground invasion
Israeli forces may delay their ground offensive as the United States moves more air defense systems into the region.
Israeli forces may delay their ground offensive as the United States moves more air defense systems into the region.
Republican Mike Johnson elected new House speaker
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.
Illinois lawmakers say new bill could put workers with disabilities out of jobs
Illinois State Representatives spoke out Wednesday against HB 793. They say the legislation would put at least 50% of workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities and service providers out of work throughout the state.
Illinois State Representatives spoke out Wednesday against HB 793. They say the legislation would put at least 50% of workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities and service providers out of work throughout the state.
Mike Johnson vies for House speaker position
After Minnesota's Tom Emmer dropped his bid for House speaker Tuesday night, Mike Johnson was thrown in the mx for Wednesday's vote.
After Minnesota's Tom Emmer dropped his bid for House speaker Tuesday night, Mike Johnson was thrown in the mx for Wednesday's vote.
Trump's influence on House speaker search, chaos continues
Former President Donald Trump is pulling the strings when it comes to the GOP choosing its new House speaker.
Former President Donald Trump is pulling the strings when it comes to the GOP choosing its new House speaker.
Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Pritzker signs executive order to streamline early childhood education in Illinois
On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed a proposal to bring all aspects of the state's early childhood education programs under a single roof ? instead of its current set-up with multiple agencies taking care of different aspects of it.
On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed a proposal to bring all aspects of the state's early childhood education programs under a single roof ? instead of its current set-up with multiple agencies taking care of different aspects of it.
Tom Emmer drops bid for House speaker
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott visits Chicago's South Side
Republican Presidential hopeful Senator Tim Scott visited the South Side of Chicago on Monday.
Republican Presidential hopeful Senator Tim Scott visited the South Side of Chicago on Monday.
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott visits Chicago's South Side
Republican Presidential hopeful Senator Tim Scott visited the South Side of Chicago on Monday.
Republican Presidential hopeful Senator Tim Scott visited the South Side of Chicago on Monday.
Sheila Jackson Lee cusses out staffer in leaked audio recording
Jackson Lee, a Hillary Clinton-endorsed congresswoman who built a reputation in Washington as being one of the "meanest" members of Congress, has represented the same Houston, Texas district in the House of Representatives for over 28 years.
Jackson Lee, a Hillary Clinton-endorsed congresswoman who built a reputation in Washington as being one of the "meanest" members of Congress, has represented the same Houston, Texas district in the House of Representatives for over 28 years.
9 House Republicans vying for speakership
Nine House Republicans are throwing their hats in the ring to become the next speaker after three failed attempts by Rep. Jim Jordan.
Nine House Republicans are throwing their hats in the ring to become the next speaker after three failed attempts by Rep. Jim Jordan.
House Republicans to discuss new candidate for speaker
House Republicans are expected to meet Monday to discuss a new candidate for House Speaker.
House Republicans are expected to meet Monday to discuss a new candidate for House Speaker.
New study finds increase in marijuana-related incidents in Illinois since legalization
A new study reveals pros and cons of legalizing marijuana in the state of Illinois.
A new study reveals pros and cons of legalizing marijuana in the state of Illinois.
Meet Tom Emmer, the GOP majority whip running for House speaker
Emmer is endorsed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Emmer is endorsed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky celebrates safe return of hostage constituents
FOX 32 caught up with Rep. Schakowsky Friday afternoon, just hours after the news that two of her constituents, Judith and Natalie Raanan of Evanston, had been freed by Hamas.
FOX 32 caught up with Rep. Schakowsky Friday afternoon, just hours after the news that two of her constituents, Judith and Natalie Raanan of Evanston, had been freed by Hamas.