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.
Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal indictment and says he won't resign
Santos called the case against him a "witch hunt," adding that he was going to clear his name.
Santos called the case against him a "witch hunt," adding that he was going to clear his name.
Illinois lawmakers push to pass 'Re-Entry Bill' as spring legislative session nears end
The measure would require the Secretary of State to issue a photo ID to inmates before their release from prison.
The measure would require the Secretary of State to issue a photo ID to inmates before their release from prison.
Former Illinois governor calls for ethics reform after ComEd Four trial verdict
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is calling for ethics reform in light of the ComEd Four trial verdict.
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is calling for ethics reform in light of the ComEd Four trial verdict.
Trump rape lawsuit: Jury rejects rape claim, finds Trump liable for sexual abuse in 1996 attack
A jury in New York City has rejected a woman’s claim that Donald Trump raped her in a luxury Manhattan department store in 1996, but found Trump liable for sexual abuse against E. Jean Carroll.
A jury in New York City has rejected a woman’s claim that Donald Trump raped her in a luxury Manhattan department store in 1996, but found Trump liable for sexual abuse against E. Jean Carroll.
Joe Biden, GOP must decide what’s on the table in debt limit meeting
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's inauguration tickets now available
Tickets are now available for the inauguration of Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
Tickets are now available for the inauguration of Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
Lightfoot reflects on tenure, takes aim at critics in emotional farewell speech
The mayor also mocked the many critics of her personal style, including a number of former allies who broke with her after enduring what they called “foul-mouthed abuse." She called it a ridiculous obsession.
The mayor also mocked the many critics of her personal style, including a number of former allies who broke with her after enduring what they called “foul-mouthed abuse." She called it a ridiculous obsession.
Naperville, state of Illinois urge U.S. Supreme Court not to block ban on assault-style weapons
Attorneys for Naperville and the state of Illinois urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday not to block local and state laws banning the sale of assault-style weapons.
Attorneys for Naperville and the state of Illinois urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday not to block local and state laws banning the sale of assault-style weapons.
New legislation aims to expand support for survivors of childhood trauma
Citing mass shootings nationwide and the daily gun violence in the city of Chicago, congressman Dick Durbin is calling for more investments in the root of cycle of violence: childhood trauma.
Citing mass shootings nationwide and the daily gun violence in the city of Chicago, congressman Dick Durbin is calling for more investments in the root of cycle of violence: childhood trauma.
New legislation aims to expand support for survivors of childhood trauma
Senator Dick Durbin joined elected officials on Monday to discuss the RISE from Trauma Act.
Senator Dick Durbin joined elected officials on Monday to discuss the RISE from Trauma Act.
Naperville gun shop owner says city ban is driving him out of business
A Naperville gun shop owner says the city's ban on some high-powered rifles is driving him out of business.
A Naperville gun shop owner says the city's ban on some high-powered rifles is driving him out of business.
Naperville gun shop owner pleads for end to city's 'redundant' rifle ban
A Naperville gun shop owner says the city's ban on some high-powered rifles is driving him out of business.
A Naperville gun shop owner says the city's ban on some high-powered rifles is driving him out of business.
Flannery Fired Up: May 5, 2023
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Illinois lawmaker proposes arming AG, state's attorneys with federal-style wiretapping authority
Reacting to this week's sweeping guilty verdicts in the ComEd Four trial, some state lawmakers are demanding tough new ethics reform.
Reacting to this week's sweeping guilty verdicts in the ComEd Four trial, some state lawmakers are demanding tough new ethics reform.
Illinois lawmakers demand tough ethics reform following ComEd Four trial
Reacting to this week's sweeping guilty verdicts in the ComEd Four trial, some state lawmakers are demanding tough new ethics reform.
Reacting to this week's sweeping guilty verdicts in the ComEd Four trial, some state lawmakers are demanding tough new ethics reform.
Johnson vows to coordinate resources for migrants at all levels
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson expressed his frustration with the number of migrants flowing into Chicago.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson expressed his frustration with the number of migrants flowing into Chicago.
Illinois’ assault weapons ban back in effect — for now — after ruling by federal appeals judge in Chicago
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he’s thankful that “Illinois law enforcement can continue to enforce the ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines and assault weapons while this case makes its way through the courts.”
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he’s thankful that “Illinois law enforcement can continue to enforce the ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines and assault weapons while this case makes its way through the courts.”
Illinois lawmakers pass bill mandating anti-book banning policy for state-funded libraries
The legislation has passed both chambers and now heads to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he looks forward to signing it.
The legislation has passed both chambers and now heads to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he looks forward to signing it.
Illinois bill aims to provide $21M for restoration of Pullman's historic Hotel Florence
Could the historic Pullman neighborhood's old flagship hotel once again welcome guests?
Could the historic Pullman neighborhood's old flagship hotel once again welcome guests?