Longtime precinct captain says he was paid by ComEd to do political work for Madigan
One of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s former top precinct captains testified Tuesday that he believed hundreds of thousands of dollars funneled to him from ComEd were meant to keep him knocking on doors for the powerful Southwest Side Democrat.
One of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s former top precinct captains testified Tuesday that he believed hundreds of thousands of dollars funneled to him from ComEd were meant to keep him knocking on doors for the powerful Southwest Side Democrat.
Lightfoot, Johnson react to Chicago hosting Biden and DNC in 2024
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Dems tap Chicago for 2024 convention
Democrats announced on Tuesday that they will hold their party's 2024 national convention in Chicago, choosing the biggest liberal city in the Midwest as they try to keep the momentum going after a strong midterm election performance in the key battleground region.
Democrats announced on Tuesday that they will hold their party's 2024 national convention in Chicago, choosing the biggest liberal city in the Midwest as they try to keep the momentum going after a strong midterm election performance in the key battleground region.
Rep. Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House after expulsion
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Democrats have chosen Chicago to host their 2024 national convention, trying to keep the party's momentum going after last fall's midterm election success in the critical Midwest.
Democrats have chosen Chicago to host their 2024 national convention, trying to keep the party's momentum going after last fall's midterm election success in the critical Midwest.
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Chicago City Council vote for independence called into question
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
Justice Department appeals ruling over abortion pill
The battle kicked off Friday evening after a Texas judge suspended FDA approval of mifepristone.
The battle kicked off Friday evening after a Texas judge suspended FDA approval of mifepristone.
Rally held in Chicago in support of 'Tennessee Three'
Local activists, on Monday, rallied in support of the Tennessee Three ? a group of lawmakers who recently led gun control demonstrations on the House floor in response to last month?s elementary school shooting in Nashville.
Local activists, on Monday, rallied in support of the Tennessee Three ? a group of lawmakers who recently led gun control demonstrations on the House floor in response to last month?s elementary school shooting in Nashville.
'Power grab': Chicago City Council vote for independence called into question
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
Illinois leaders rally in support of expelled Tennessee lawmakers
A special meeting is being called to order Monday afternoon. Nashville Council members are expected to vote to reinstate one of two expelled Tennessee lawmakers.
A special meeting is being called to order Monday afternoon. Nashville Council members are expected to vote to reinstate one of two expelled Tennessee lawmakers.
Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
Expelled Tennessee lawmakers may get their seats back
The GOP supermajority expelled the two lawmakers, leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts with no representation in the House.
The GOP supermajority expelled the two lawmakers, leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts with no representation in the House.
2 City Council members want Johnson to slow down on proposed $800M tax increases
“When you come in and just talk about $800 million in new taxes without really looking at everything else, you're kind of stepping off on a bad foot," said Ald. Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward.
“When you come in and just talk about $800 million in new taxes without really looking at everything else, you're kind of stepping off on a bad foot," said Ald. Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward.
Flannery Fired Up: April 7, 2023
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Chicago aldermen weigh in on Johnson's tax increase proposal
Two City Council members want Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to slow down on his proposed $800 million tax increases.
Two City Council members want Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to slow down on his proposed $800 million tax increases.
New Illinois bill would allow DACA recipients to become police officers
A bill opening the door for DACA recipients to become cops is gaining bipartisan support in Springfield.
A bill opening the door for DACA recipients to become cops is gaining bipartisan support in Springfield.
New Illinois bill would allow DACA recipients to become police officers
A bill opening the door for DACA recipients to become cops is gaining bipartisan support in Springfield
A bill opening the door for DACA recipients to become cops is gaining bipartisan support in Springfield
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson prepares to take office in May
It's been two days since Brandon Johnson was elected the next mayor of Chicago. The mayor-elect spoke out about some top-of-mind questions Chicagoans might still have after Tuesday's tight race.
It's been two days since Brandon Johnson was elected the next mayor of Chicago. The mayor-elect spoke out about some top-of-mind questions Chicagoans might still have after Tuesday's tight race.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson reveals upcoming plans for after taking office
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.