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?
Illinois AG deems Danville abortion ordinance illegal, ACLU plans to challenge in court
The Illinois attorney general says a downstate abortion ordinance violates state law.
The Illinois attorney general says a downstate abortion ordinance violates state law.
Eddie Melton declares victory in Dem primary for Gary mayor
Indiana Senator Eddie Melton has declared victory in the Democratic primary race to be Gary?s mayor.
Indiana Senator Eddie Melton has declared victory in the Democratic primary race to be Gary?s mayor.
Illinois Attorney General declares Danville's abortion ordinance illegal
The Illinois attorney general says a downstate abortion ordinance violates state law.
The Illinois attorney general says a downstate abortion ordinance violates state law.
Illinois public universities seek additional funding despite proposed 7% increase
While Illinois' public universities are celebrating the governor's proposal to increase state funding by seven percent, there is a push for additional funds.
While Illinois' public universities are celebrating the governor's proposal to increase state funding by seven percent, there is a push for additional funds.
ComEd bribery trial: Jury reaches guilty verdict for all 4 defendants in case involving Madigan
Federal jurors on Tuesday reached a guilty verdict in the case against four former political power players who were labeled "grand masters of corruption" for their alleged conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit ComEd.
Federal jurors on Tuesday reached a guilty verdict in the case against four former political power players who were labeled "grand masters of corruption" for their alleged conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit ComEd.
Indiana looks to arm teachers in bill headed to governor's desk
Lawmakers in Indiana have sent the governor a bill with funding to train teachers who volunteer to carry a gun.
Lawmakers in Indiana have sent the governor a bill with funding to train teachers who volunteer to carry a gun.
Illinois bill would change rule on hanging items from car's rearview mirror
Supporters of the change say it would help deter predatory traffic stops.
Supporters of the change say it would help deter predatory traffic stops.
Lightfoot to Texas Governor: 'Stop the inhumane, dangerous bussing of migrants to Chicago'
The letter said that Texas is planning to resume sending busloads of migrants from Texas to other parts of the country -- including Chicago -- next week.
The letter said that Texas is planning to resume sending busloads of migrants from Texas to other parts of the country -- including Chicago -- next week.
Naperville's new mayor Scott Wehrli sworn in
Scott Wehrli beat Benny White and replaces outgoing mayor Steve Chirico.
Scott Wehrli beat Benny White and replaces outgoing mayor Steve Chirico.
Judge blocks Illinois' assault weapons ban
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.
Flannery Fired Up: April 28, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois delegation seeks $75M from Congress for 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago
The Illinois delegation is asking congress for $75 million to pay for the 2024 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago next summer.
The Illinois delegation is asking congress for $75 million to pay for the 2024 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago next summer.
Federal judge grants injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of Illinois gun law
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law that bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.
Giannoulias introduces landmark legislation against banning books in Illinois
Illinois is the first state to introduce anti-book ban legislation with the Right to Read bill.
Illinois is the first state to introduce anti-book ban legislation with the Right to Read bill.
Illinois introduces anti-book ban legislation
Illinois becomes the first state to introduce anti-book ban legislation.
Illinois becomes the first state to introduce anti-book ban legislation.
Proposed bill would reinforce US border, limit asylum
The US is preparing for an influx of migrants once the "Title 42" Covid policy is lifted in two weeks.
The US is preparing for an influx of migrants once the "Title 42" Covid policy is lifted in two weeks.
Illinois Delegation asks Congress for $75M to pay for 2024 DNC
The Illinois Delegation is asking Congress for $75 million to pay for the 2024 DNC that will be held in Chicago.
The Illinois Delegation is asking Congress for $75 million to pay for the 2024 DNC that will be held in Chicago.
Proposed legislation streamlines anti-bullying protocol in Illinois schools
A bill that would tighten anti-bullying protocols in Illinois schools will be headed to the State Senate.
A bill that would tighten anti-bullying protocols in Illinois schools will be headed to the State Senate.
Family of Illinois man fatally struck by ambulance hopes measure will save lives
A newly-introduced bill is focusing on making intersections in Illinois safer.
A newly-introduced bill is focusing on making intersections in Illinois safer.