Illinois Supreme Court rules SAFE-T Act's cashless bail constitutional
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday the cash bail elimination provision of the SAFE-T Act was constitutional after putting the legislation on hold for eight months after it was supposed to go into effect.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday the cash bail elimination provision of the SAFE-T Act was constitutional after putting the legislation on hold for eight months after it was supposed to go into effect.
Illinois Supreme Court to rule on SAFE-T Act regarding cash bail elimination
On Tuesday, a major ruling is expected from the Illinois Supreme Court over a controversial law.
On Tuesday, a major ruling is expected from the Illinois Supreme Court over a controversial law.
Judge dismisses bribery charges against ComEd in connection with ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
A federal judge has dismissed bribery charges against the utility giant ComEd, which were related to a scheme that resulted in the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
A federal judge has dismissed bribery charges against the utility giant ComEd, which were related to a scheme that resulted in the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Americans widely pessimistic about democracy in US, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week 'heartbeat' abortion ban during special session
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Grayslake Post Office renamed for fallen Army Ranger from Wildwood
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider dedicated a post office Monday for an Army Ranger killed in Afghanistan.
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider dedicated a post office Monday for an Army Ranger killed in Afghanistan.
Biden launches a new push to limit health care costs
President Biden rolled out a new set of initiatives to reduce health care costs and limit short term plans.
President Biden rolled out a new set of initiatives to reduce health care costs and limit short term plans.
First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 77th wedding anniversary
Seventy-seven years ago, a U.S. Navy midshipman exchanged vows with a woman he'd met and fell in love with years earlier. Little did they both know that their marriage would become the longest of any presidential couple.
Seventy-seven years ago, a U.S. Navy midshipman exchanged vows with a woman he'd met and fell in love with years earlier. Little did they both know that their marriage would become the longest of any presidential couple.
Younger presidential candidates highlighting fitness in campaigns
In the race for the White House, fitness is front and center.
In the race for the White House, fitness is front and center.
Mayor Johnson's Transition Report for Chicago's future unveiled
The Mayor included people who did not originally support his election to office in the planning process. He says that represents the spirit of collaboration moving Chicago forward.
The Mayor included people who did not originally support his election to office in the planning process. He says that represents the spirit of collaboration moving Chicago forward.
Johnson's Transition Report for Chicago's future unveiled
Mayor Brandon Johnson enlisted the input of nearly 400 people to chart the future of Chicago. The report they delivered Thursday outlined recommendations on education, housing, transportation, equity and public safety.
Mayor Brandon Johnson enlisted the input of nearly 400 people to chart the future of Chicago. The report they delivered Thursday outlined recommendations on education, housing, transportation, equity and public safety.
Johnson appoints new Chicago school board president, 5 new members
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his pick for Chicago Board of Education president and appointed several new members Wednesday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his pick for Chicago Board of Education president and appointed several new members Wednesday.
Mayor Johnson to review Transition Committee Report
Mayor Brandon Johnson will be getting the first report from his transition subcommittee Thursday morning at a historic church on the South Side. The 200+ page report will help create a roadmap for the work ahead.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will be getting the first report from his transition subcommittee Thursday morning at a historic church on the South Side. The 200+ page report will help create a roadmap for the work ahead.
National Archives completes review of JFK assassination documents, 99% publicly available: White House
The Biden administration has released thousands of documents on JFK's assassination since 2021.
The Biden administration has released thousands of documents on JFK's assassination since 2021.
Judge limits Biden administration's contact with social media companies
A federal judge has severely limited Biden administration officials and their dealings with social media companies in a sweeping ruling that is a huge win for free speech advocates and those who say their content is being unfairly squelched by the federal government.
A federal judge has severely limited Biden administration officials and their dealings with social media companies in a sweeping ruling that is a huge win for free speech advocates and those who say their content is being unfairly squelched by the federal government.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity at college campuses post-Roe
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Ohio man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old who went to Indiana for abortion
Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.
Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.
Judge limits Biden administration's contact with social media companies
The judge cited "substantial evidence" of a far-reaching censorship campaign.
The judge cited "substantial evidence" of a far-reaching censorship campaign.