FBI searches Biden's Delaware home
In a stunning development for a sitting president, the FBI conducted another search of President Joe Biden's property.
In a stunning development for a sitting president, the FBI conducted another search of President Joe Biden's property.
House kicks off investigation into Covid-19 relief fraud
In its first hearing of this Congress, the House Oversight Committee is taking aim at federal Covid spending, figuring out how much was lost to waste, fraud, and abuse.
In its first hearing of this Congress, the House Oversight Committee is taking aim at federal Covid spending, figuring out how much was lost to waste, fraud, and abuse.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas snags major endorsement
Chicago's first openly gay alderman, Tom Tunney, threw his support behind mayoral candidate Paul Vallas on Wednesday.
Chicago's first openly gay alderman, Tom Tunney, threw his support behind mayoral candidate Paul Vallas on Wednesday.
Illinois assault weapons ban: Court upholds temporary restraining order
An appellate court has upheld a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Illinois’ assault weapons ban.
An appellate court has upheld a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Illinois’ assault weapons ban.
Chicago mayoral forum: Lightfoot's rivals mock her claims that anti-violence plans are working
Chicago's nine candidates for mayor fielded questions Tuesday night in a forum that at times turned into a raucous, finger-pointing affair.
Chicago's nine candidates for mayor fielded questions Tuesday night in a forum that at times turned into a raucous, finger-pointing affair.
Lightfoot's rivals hammer her anti-violence plan
Chicago's nine candidates for mayor fielded questions Tuesday night in a forum that at times turned into a raucous, finger-pointing affair.
Chicago's nine candidates for mayor fielded questions Tuesday night in a forum that at times turned into a raucous, finger-pointing affair.
DeVore responds to appellate court upholding TRO on assault weapons ban
An appellate court has upheld a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Illinois? assault weapons ban, and expanded it to cover the entire state.
An appellate court has upheld a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Illinois? assault weapons ban, and expanded it to cover the entire state.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas defends taking contribution from former school board member
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas explained why he's accepting campaign contributions this year from a former school board member while he returned her cash four years ago.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas explained why he's accepting campaign contributions this year from a former school board member while he returned her cash four years ago.
'Show me your budget': Biden, McCarthy clash over debt ceiling
The budget and debt limit standoff continues as Republicans are adamant the White House agree to spending cuts in exchange for their votes to raise the debt ceiling.
The budget and debt limit standoff continues as Republicans are adamant the White House agree to spending cuts in exchange for their votes to raise the debt ceiling.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas releases economic plan
In a lunchtime speech Tuesday, Paul Vallas said he wanted to give Chicago's City Council more power to restrain future mayors inclined to act like emperors.
In a lunchtime speech Tuesday, Paul Vallas said he wanted to give Chicago's City Council more power to restrain future mayors inclined to act like emperors.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson calls for electric, gas utilities to cease shutoffs
Willie Wilson unveiled a "Hardship Plan" on Monday to help people avoid getting their power or heat cut off.
Willie Wilson unveiled a "Hardship Plan" on Monday to help people avoid getting their power or heat cut off.
TikTok CEO to testify before US House lawmakers
The CEO of TikTok is scheduled to testify before Congress this March in the wake of growing criticism about the security of the popular social media app.
The CEO of TikTok is scheduled to testify before Congress this March in the wake of growing criticism about the security of the popular social media app.
McHenry County's lawsuit against Illinois over assault weapons ban heads to federal court
McHenry County's lawsuit against the state of Illinois over its assault weapons ban is headed to federal court.
McHenry County's lawsuit against the state of Illinois over its assault weapons ban is headed to federal court.
Lightfoot criticized as striking franchise deal with ComEd
Just 29 days before an election that could make her a lame duck, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday asked Chicago City Council members to quickly approve a new, 15-year franchise agreement with ComEd.
Just 29 days before an election that could make her a lame duck, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday asked Chicago City Council members to quickly approve a new, 15-year franchise agreement with ComEd.
McHenry County's lawsuit against Illinois over assault weapons ban heads to federal court
McHenry County's State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally requested an emergency restraining order to block the law from taking effect in McHenry County.
McHenry County's State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally requested an emergency restraining order to block the law from taking effect in McHenry County.
Former Illinois governor calls Lightfoot's tentative agreement with ComEd a 'bum deal' for consumers
Just 29 days before an election that could make her a lame duck, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday asked Chicago City Council members to quickly approve a new, 15-year franchise agreement with ComEd.
Just 29 days before an election that could make her a lame duck, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday asked Chicago City Council members to quickly approve a new, 15-year franchise agreement with ComEd.
Chicago mayoral candidate Kam Buckner discusses crime fighting, economic growth
Illinois state representative and mayoral candidate Kam Buckner talks about his plan for fighting crime in Chicago, and how the current administration has stifled progress for local businesses.
Illinois state representative and mayoral candidate Kam Buckner talks about his plan for fighting crime in Chicago, and how the current administration has stifled progress for local businesses.
Bill to ease path for name changes sent to Gov. Pritzker
A bill sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would lift restrictions on Illinois residents who can't change their names because of past crimes.
A bill sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would lift restrictions on Illinois residents who can't change their names because of past crimes.
Flannery Fired Up: January 27, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
A closer look at voter turnout last November — what it means for Chicago mayoral race
We finally have all the voter turnout numbers from last November’s midterm election, and they contradict one of the media's big talking points about why Democrats did so well in Illinois.
We finally have all the voter turnout numbers from last November’s midterm election, and they contradict one of the media's big talking points about why Democrats did so well in Illinois.