Debt ceiling talks resume Sunday after Biden says GOP must move off 'extreme' positions
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Flannery Fired Up: May 19, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois lawmakers approve hotline for tracking stolen cars to combat rising crime
An anti-carjacking initiative, crafted by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, has been approved by the state's General Assembly.
An anti-carjacking initiative, crafted by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, has been approved by the state's General Assembly.
Durbin introduces bill to enhance safety for Chicago letter carriers
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Friday he's introducing a bill in the Senate to help better protect letter carriers across Chicago.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Friday he's introducing a bill in the Senate to help better protect letter carriers across Chicago.
Illinois lawmakers push for legislation to combat rise of deep fake crimes
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.
Will Ron DeSantis announce his run for the White House?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appears ready to take the plunge and announce his run for the White House.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appears ready to take the plunge and announce his run for the White House.
Illinois lawmakers push for legislation to combat deep fakes
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.
Debt limit talks stall as Republicans 'press pause'
As negotiations over raising the nation's debt ceiling have come to an abrupt standstill, a top ally of Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it was time to "press pause" on the talks.
As negotiations over raising the nation's debt ceiling have come to an abrupt standstill, a top ally of Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it was time to "press pause" on the talks.
Massachusetts lawmakers introduce 'Taylor Swift Bill' to require transparent ticket pricing following debacle
The bill is commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Bill," as it came in response to a fiasco late last year.
The bill is commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Bill," as it came in response to a fiasco late last year.
'This is woke': Illinois State Senate passes bill expanding gender-neutral bathrooms, igniting fiery debate
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday which would expand gender-neutral bathrooms, and it sparked a heated debate on the Senate floor.
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday which would expand gender-neutral bathrooms, and it sparked a heated debate on the Senate floor.
Illinois lawmakers approve bill that increases legal risk for firearms industry
The firearms industry, including gun sellers, could be sued for alleged violations of Illinois law including marketing to young people under legislation Illinois state senators approved Thursday.
The firearms industry, including gun sellers, could be sued for alleged violations of Illinois law including marketing to young people under legislation Illinois state senators approved Thursday.
Illinois lawmakers take action to enhance school safety statewide
Illinois lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined forces with police chiefs and education officials in Springfield on Thursday to address the pressing need for increased school safety measures.
Illinois lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined forces with police chiefs and education officials in Springfield on Thursday to address the pressing need for increased school safety measures.
White House selects Chicago as partner city for initiative to combat homelessness
The White House is launching an initiative to end homelessness, and it has selected Chicago as one of its partner cities.
The White House is launching an initiative to end homelessness, and it has selected Chicago as one of its partner cities.
Senate to break for recess as debt ceiling talks heat up
The Senate is expected to go ahead with its plan for a one-week recess.
The Senate is expected to go ahead with its plan for a one-week recess.
Illinois bill restricting gun marketing moves forward for further debate
A state Senate Committee late Wednesday approved a bill limiting the way guns are marketed.
A state Senate Committee late Wednesday approved a bill limiting the way guns are marketed.
'You’re safe here': Illinois Dems say abortion-access protections are a promise
Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability.
Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability.
Illinois bill restricting gun marketing moves forward in state Senate for further debate
A state Senate Committee late Wednesday approved a bill limiting the way guns are marketed.
A state Senate Committee late Wednesday approved a bill limiting the way guns are marketed.
Oral arguments in abortion pill ban appeal begin
The Biden Administration is back in court to fight for the future of Mifepristone, a widely-used abortion medication.
The Biden Administration is back in court to fight for the future of Mifepristone, a widely-used abortion medication.
Cook County Board opens application process for filling Brandon Johnson's vacant seat
Anyone interested in the Cook County Board position can apply.
Anyone interested in the Cook County Board position can apply.