Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel shares message for incoming Mayor Brandon Johnson
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel shared a message on Sunday for incoming Mayor Brandon Johnson: "I'm rooting hard for your success." Emanuel shared the message via Twitter from Japan, where he serves as the U.S. Ambassador. Emanuel was Chicago's mayor from 2011 to 2019.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel shared a message on Sunday for incoming Mayor Brandon Johnson: "I'm rooting hard for your success." Emanuel shared the message via Twitter from Japan, where he serves as the U.S. Ambassador. Emanuel was Chicago's mayor from 2011 to 2019.
'It's been fun': Lori Lightfoot bids farewell to City Hall as her term as Chicago Mayor comes to a close
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot bid farewell to City Hall on Friday, leaving her 5th floor office for the last time as the city’s 56th mayor.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot bid farewell to City Hall on Friday, leaving her 5th floor office for the last time as the city’s 56th mayor.
Lightfoot reflects on time in office, leaves with message of hope for Chicago's future
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot bid farewell to City Hall on Friday, leaving her 5th floor office for the last time as the city?s 56th mayor.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot bid farewell to City Hall on Friday, leaving her 5th floor office for the last time as the city?s 56th mayor.
Flannery Fired Up: May 12, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Lightfoot looks forward to focusing on family after leaving office
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will leave City Hall for the last time as mayor Friday afternoon, saying farewell to the fifth floor, which has served as her office for the last four years.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will leave City Hall for the last time as mayor Friday afternoon, saying farewell to the fifth floor, which has served as her office for the last four years.
Chicago federal appeals court to hear challenge to Illinois' ban on assault-style weapons
The appeals court has refused to stop the law from being enforced while it considers the cases. But that could change.
The appeals court has refused to stop the law from being enforced while it considers the cases. But that could change.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to be inaugurated next week
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson officially takes over next week.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson officially takes over next week.
Legislation to hold tech companies accountable for child sexual exploitation passes Senate committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved new legislation aimed at cracking down on online child sex abuse material.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved new legislation aimed at cracking down on online child sex abuse material.
Senate Committee approves legislation to tackle online child sexual exploitation
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved new legislation aimed at cracking down on online child sex abuse material.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved new legislation aimed at cracking down on online child sex abuse material.
Judge rules banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
The judge's ruling, if not overturned, would allow firearms dealers to sell guns to 18- to 20-year-olds.
Why does the debt ceiling really matter?
The country's spending limit is decided by the U.S. Congress and only they can increase it. The decision to life the ceiling must be made by June 1. Finance professor Dan Roccato explains what the hold up is.
The country's spending limit is decided by the U.S. Congress and only they can increase it. The decision to life the ceiling must be made by June 1. Finance professor Dan Roccato explains what the hold up is.
Chicago faith leaders gather to pray over Johnson ahead of inauguration
The countdown is on to Brandon Johnson is sworn in as Chicago's next mayor.
The countdown is on to Brandon Johnson is sworn in as Chicago's next mayor.
Chicago faith leaders gather to pray over Johnson ahead of inauguration
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson was joined Thursday by hundreds of Chicago faith leaders for an interfaith breakfast and service at amazing space in the West Loop.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson was joined Thursday by hundreds of Chicago faith leaders for an interfaith breakfast and service at amazing space in the West Loop.
Migrants crowd US boarder as Title 42 expiration looms
Boarder patrol agents apprehended more than 10,000 people Wednesday alone when many migrants rushed the boarder. People could be seen wading into the Rio Grande. National Guard members urged many migrants to cross the boarder legally.
Boarder patrol agents apprehended more than 10,000 people Wednesday alone when many migrants rushed the boarder. People could be seen wading into the Rio Grande. National Guard members urged many migrants to cross the boarder legally.
U.S. to limit asylum at Mexico border as Title 42 ends
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley talks about the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border as Title 42 reaches its end date.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley talks about the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border as Title 42 reaches its end date.
Pritzker defends assault weapons ban, cautions those who bought military-style rifle during brief window
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a passionate defense Wednesday of the state's law banning military-style rifles.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a passionate defense Wednesday of the state's law banning military-style rifles.
Santos pleads not guilty, says he won?t resign
U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn't deserve.
U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn't deserve.
Trump doubles down on 'rigged' 2020 election, addresses sexual abuse verdict
Former President Donald Trump appeared on CNN Wednesday night and discussed a range of topics, from Jan. 6th to the state of the economy.
Former President Donald Trump appeared on CNN Wednesday night and discussed a range of topics, from Jan. 6th to the state of the economy.
Pritzker defends state's assault weapons ban, warns of consequences for violators
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a passionate defense Wednesday of the state's law banning military-style rifles.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a passionate defense Wednesday of the state's law banning military-style rifles.
ComEd bribery trial: Lawyers for Pramaggiore, Hooker ask for permission to speak to jurors
Lawyers for former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker want to speak to the jurors who found them guilty of a nearly decade-long conspiracy to bribe former House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Lawyers for former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker want to speak to the jurors who found them guilty of a nearly decade-long conspiracy to bribe former House Speaker Mike Madigan.