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.
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.
Illinois lawmakers address teacher shortage across state
Nearly 90-percent of Illinois school districts have reported a teacher shortage problem, and many believe it will get worse in the coming years.
Nearly 90-percent of Illinois school districts have reported a teacher shortage problem, and many believe it will get worse in the coming years.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson attends last board meeting as Cook County Commissioner
Just over two weeks away from moving to the fifth floor, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson attended his last board meeting as Cook County Commissioner Thursday morning.
Just over two weeks away from moving to the fifth floor, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson attended his last board meeting as Cook County Commissioner Thursday morning.
Where DeSantis stands in race against Trump
The field of candidates for the White House in 2024 is expanding.
The field of candidates for the White House in 2024 is expanding.
Naperville gun shop owner appeals his case against state ban to U.S. Supreme Court
A Naperville gun shop owner is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block Illinois’ assault weapon ban while he fights the law in federal court.
A Naperville gun shop owner is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block Illinois’ assault weapon ban while he fights the law in federal court.
Clock is ticking for Biden to sign government funding bill
The clock is ticking and there's still no compromise on raising the nation's debt limit before it's too late.
The clock is ticking and there's still no compromise on raising the nation's debt limit before it's too late.
US House passes Republican debt ceiling bill, push Biden on spending
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
Illinois workers who care for individuals with developmental disabilities call for better pay
The group is urging Illinois lawmakers to pass a measure that would raise wages by four dollars an hour in the coming year.
The group is urging Illinois lawmakers to pass a measure that would raise wages by four dollars an hour in the coming year.
'I will sign it': Pritzker supports bill that would impose fines to 'deceptive' crisis pregnancy centers
Senate Bill 1909 would also empower anyone "aggrieved" by a crisis pregnancy counseling center to sue in court to recover actual damages.
Senate Bill 1909 would also empower anyone "aggrieved" by a crisis pregnancy counseling center to sue in court to recover actual damages.
Pritzker supports bill that would impose fines to 'deceptive' crisis pregnancy centers
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker expressed strong support Wednesday for imposing fines of up to $50,000 on anti-abortion ?crisis pregnancy centers? if the state finds them "deceptive."
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker expressed strong support Wednesday for imposing fines of up to $50,000 on anti-abortion ?crisis pregnancy centers? if the state finds them "deceptive."
Illinois bill would grant parents extended bereavement leave after child's death
A Rockford mother is turning her grief into action by helping to draft a bill to extend bereavement benefits in Illinois.
A Rockford mother is turning her grief into action by helping to draft a bill to extend bereavement benefits in Illinois.
Kim Foxx will not seek reelection in 2024
After two terms as Cook County's chief prosecutor, Kim Foxx says she will not run for re-election after her current term concludes in 2024.
After two terms as Cook County's chief prosecutor, Kim Foxx says she will not run for re-election after her current term concludes in 2024.
Bill to prevent unfair auto insurance rate hikes delayed in Springfield
Legislation to protect drivers from excessive increases to their auto insurance has stalled in Springfield.
Legislation to protect drivers from excessive increases to their auto insurance has stalled in Springfield.
ComEd bribery trial: Jury begins deliberating after prosecutors call defendants ‘grand masters of corruption’
Federal jurors have begun to deliberate the case against four former political power players who were labeled Tuesday “grand masters of corruption" for their alleged conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan to benefit ComEd.
Federal jurors have begun to deliberate the case against four former political power players who were labeled Tuesday “grand masters of corruption" for their alleged conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan to benefit ComEd.