Moms rally in Springfield, urging swift passage of gun safety legislation: 'it's about accountability'
Moms Demand Action want to see bills focused on blocking access to guns for people with domestic violence backgrounds and improving clearance rates for unsolved shootings.
Moms Demand Action want to see bills focused on blocking access to guns for people with domestic violence backgrounds and improving clearance rates for unsolved shootings.
Bank execs blame panicked depositors for failures, but senators blame them
Top executives at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank largely avoided taking responsibility for their banks? dramatic failures at a Senate hearing Tuesday, instead using their time to assign blame to events they said were largely out of their control.
Top executives at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank largely avoided taking responsibility for their banks? dramatic failures at a Senate hearing Tuesday, instead using their time to assign blame to events they said were largely out of their control.
Illinois Supreme Court weighs arguments in controversial assault weapons ban case
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case over Illinois' assault weapons ban.
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case over Illinois' assault weapons ban.
Chicago moms lead charge for gun safety in Springfield
Hundreds of moms from across the state are putting up a fight in Springfield demanding that gun safety legislation be passed this week as Friday marks the end of the spring legislative session.
Hundreds of moms from across the state are putting up a fight in Springfield demanding that gun safety legislation be passed this week as Friday marks the end of the spring legislative session.
Chicago group wants west sider to fill Brandon Johnson's vacant board seat
Activists are pushing to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's open Cook County Board seat with a west sider.
Activists are pushing to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's open Cook County Board seat with a west sider.
Group wants west sider to fill Brandon Johnson's vacant board seat
Activists are pushing to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's open Cook County Board seat with a west sider.
Activists are pushing to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's open Cook County Board seat with a west sider.
Brandon Johnson compares Chicago cop's murder with death of armed teen shot by police
Chicago's new Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, during his Monday inauguration speech, compared the recent murder of a city police officer to the 2021 shooting death of an armed teen by police.
Chicago's new Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, during his Monday inauguration speech, compared the recent murder of a city police officer to the 2021 shooting death of an armed teen by police.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lays out spending plans
Johnson did not attach any specific price tags to the proposed new spending at Chicago Public Schools on mental health services and at the failing CTA.
Johnson did not attach any specific price tags to the proposed new spending at Chicago Public Schools on mental health services and at the failing CTA.
Illinois girl's discovery leads to new legislation protecting children in social media videos
A haunting discovery by a young Illinois girl has led to new state legislation.
A haunting discovery by a young Illinois girl has led to new state legislation.
New Chicago mayor throws People's Ball
The party continued Monday night for newly inaugurated Brandon Johnson.
The party continued Monday night for newly inaugurated Brandon Johnson.
Mayor Johnson backs away from campaign tax increase proposals
While Mayor Brandon Johnson talked of many things he wants to spend more money on, he said little about how he plans to raise that cash.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson talked of many things he wants to spend more money on, he said little about how he plans to raise that cash.
Brandon Johnson sworn in as Chicago's 57th mayor
Johnson will not have much time to celebrate. He's inheriting a city in dire financial straits, and will immediately have to deal with the ongoing problem of the thousands of migrants arriving in Chicago and straining the city's resources.
Johnson will not have much time to celebrate. He's inheriting a city in dire financial straits, and will immediately have to deal with the ongoing problem of the thousands of migrants arriving in Chicago and straining the city's resources.
Biden optimistic on debt ceiling deal, McCarthy skeptical
President Biden expresses optimism regarding the possibility of reaching a deal to raise the debt ceiling. However, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy believes that both sides are still far apart in their positions.
President Biden expresses optimism regarding the possibility of reaching a deal to raise the debt ceiling. However, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy believes that both sides are still far apart in their positions.
Brandon Johnson inaugurated as Chicago's 57th mayor with promise to confront city's challenges
Brandon Johnson was sworn in Monday as Chicago?s 57th mayor with a promise to "write the story of our children?s and our grandchildren?s futures" by confronting the city?s enormous challenges in a way that summons, what he called the "soul of Chicago."
Brandon Johnson was sworn in Monday as Chicago?s 57th mayor with a promise to "write the story of our children?s and our grandchildren?s futures" by confronting the city?s enormous challenges in a way that summons, what he called the "soul of Chicago."
New Chicago mayor takes quick action with first executive orders — what to know
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wasted no time in making changes shortly after being sworn in on Monday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wasted no time in making changes shortly after being sworn in on Monday.
What challenges await Brandon Johnson ahead of being sworn in as Chicago's next mayor?
Maudlyne Ihejirika talks about the incoming Brandon Johnson administration and what Chicagoans can expect with a new leader in the city's highest office.
Maudlyne Ihejirika talks about the incoming Brandon Johnson administration and what Chicagoans can expect with a new leader in the city's highest office.
What to expect from Brandon Johnson's inauguration
Political consultant Delmarie Cobb previews Brandon Johnson's inauguration as the 57th mayor of Chicago.
Political consultant Delmarie Cobb previews Brandon Johnson's inauguration as the 57th mayor of Chicago.
Brandon Johnson to be sworn in as Chicago's 57th Mayor on Monday
Brandon Johnson will not have much time to celebrate. He's inheriting a city in dire financial straits, and will immediately have to deal with the ongoing problem of the thousands of migrants arriving in Chicago and straining the city's resources.
Brandon Johnson will not have much time to celebrate. He's inheriting a city in dire financial straits, and will immediately have to deal with the ongoing problem of the thousands of migrants arriving in Chicago and straining the city's resources.
Biden likely to resume debt limit talks on Tuesday
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel shares message for incoming Mayor Brandon Johnson
“Mayor Johnson understands that every Chicagoan in every neighborhood wants strong schools, safe streets and the opportunity to shape our city's story and its future," Emanuel said.
“Mayor Johnson understands that every Chicagoan in every neighborhood wants strong schools, safe streets and the opportunity to shape our city's story and its future," Emanuel said.