Flannery Fired Up: May 26, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois House prepares for Saturday morning budget vote
It could be a long night for the Illinois House.
It could be a long night for the Illinois House.
Will the United States default on its debt? What we know
The clock is ticking for US lawmakers to hike the debt ceiling to avoid a default.
The clock is ticking for US lawmakers to hike the debt ceiling to avoid a default.
Gov. Ron DeSantis slams former president Donald Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped back in front of the cameras Friday after a campaign launch marked by technical difficulties.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped back in front of the cameras Friday after a campaign launch marked by technical difficulties.
Illinois State Senate approves $50B budget for 2024
The Illinois Senate approved a $50 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 late Thursday night. The House plans to vote on it this weekend.
The Illinois Senate approved a $50 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 late Thursday night. The House plans to vote on it this weekend.
Indiana doctor reprimanded for speaking publicly about 10-year-old girl's abortion
A medical board voted that Dr. Caitlin Bernard didn’t follow privacy laws when she told a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment in a case that gained attention in the national abortion debate.
A medical board voted that Dr. Caitlin Bernard didn’t follow privacy laws when she told a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment in a case that gained attention in the national abortion debate.
State budget passes in Senate — elected school board map hits possible stall until next year
A day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers announced a budget agreement, a revised version of the state spending plan moved a bit further along, passing the Illinois Senate late Thursday.
A day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers announced a budget agreement, a revised version of the state spending plan moved a bit further along, passing the Illinois Senate late Thursday.
Illinois lawmakers approve bill to continue 'Cocktails to Go and Delivery'
The Illinois House and Senate have approved a bill to extend the option of cocktails to go and delivery in the state.
The Illinois House and Senate have approved a bill to extend the option of cocktails to go and delivery in the state.
U.S. default could cause unemployment surge in Illinois
A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.
A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion for 10-year-old girl to face discipline hearing
The hearing comes after Indiana's attorney general accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to police and federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
The hearing comes after Indiana's attorney general accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to police and federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
DeSantis takes on Trump for GOP presidential nomination
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the race for the White House.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the race for the White House.
Pritzker, Illinois legislative leaders announce agreement on state budget
Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Democrats leading the state General Assembly announced Wednesday that they had reached an agreement on a budget for the Illinois fiscal year that begins July 1.
Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Democrats leading the state General Assembly announced Wednesday that they had reached an agreement on a budget for the Illinois fiscal year that begins July 1.
Durbin believes deal may be coming together as debt ceiling negotiations drag on
As the Senate's second-ranking leader, Sen. Dick Durbin is following the debt ceiling negotiations closely and says it feels to him like a deal is coming together.
As the Senate's second-ranking leader, Sen. Dick Durbin is following the debt ceiling negotiations closely and says it feels to him like a deal is coming together.
Durbin believes deal may be coming together as debt ceiling negotiations drag on
There was plenty of finger-pointing on Capitol Hill Wednesday as debt ceiling negotiations drag on.
There was plenty of finger-pointing on Capitol Hill Wednesday as debt ceiling negotiations drag on.
City Council members fight over leadership roles at Johnson's first meeting
The first big floor debate involved who will get the key power positions in the new City Council.
The first big floor debate involved who will get the key power positions in the new City Council.
On 1st anniversary of Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, Biden says ?it?s time to act? on gun control
As families and loved ones mourn the unimaginable loss of 19 children and two teachers shot dead last year in Uvalde, Texas, President Joe Biden said from a solemn White House memorial that too many schools, too many everyday places have become ?killing fields.?
As families and loved ones mourn the unimaginable loss of 19 children and two teachers shot dead last year in Uvalde, Texas, President Joe Biden said from a solemn White House memorial that too many schools, too many everyday places have become ?killing fields.?
Gov. Ron DeSantis files with FEC, launches presidential campaign ahead of Twitter announcement
Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, entering the 2024 presidential race ahead of his expected Twitter announcement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, entering the 2024 presidential race ahead of his expected Twitter announcement.
Chicago City Council debates key power positions
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over his first City Council meeting Wednesday. The first floor fight was over committee chairmanships and vice chairmanships. Some of the city aldermen got heated during the position negotiations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over his first City Council meeting Wednesday. The first floor fight was over committee chairmanships and vice chairmanships. Some of the city aldermen got heated during the position negotiations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to lead first Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday
Mayor Brandon Johnson will take center stage at City Hall on Wednesday to host his first City Council meeting.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will take center stage at City Hall on Wednesday to host his first City Council meeting.
FL Gov. DeSantis to announce 2024 run on Twitter
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his presidential bid for 2024 on Twitter with Elon Musk. DeSantis will be joining former President Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott and more in the Primaries.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his presidential bid for 2024 on Twitter with Elon Musk. DeSantis will be joining former President Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott and more in the Primaries.