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.
'Typical Lori Lightfoot chicanery': Attacks on Chicago mayor intensify as early voting opens
With early voting already underway, challengers in the race for Chicago mayor are sharpening their attacks on the incumbent and on each other.
With early voting already underway, challengers in the race for Chicago mayor are sharpening their attacks on the incumbent and on each other.
Chicago mayoral candidates intensify attacks as early voting opens
With early voting already underway, challengers in the race for Chicago mayor are sharpening their attacks on the incumbent and on each other.
With early voting already underway, challengers in the race for Chicago mayor are sharpening their attacks on the incumbent and on each other.
Paul Pelosi video shows moment of brutal hammer attack
The body camera footage of the attack of Paul Pelosi in his San Francisco home was released on Friday ? the first time the public has been able to witness the home invasion that left the former House Speaker's 82-year-old husband with a fractured skull.
The body camera footage of the attack of Paul Pelosi in his San Francisco home was released on Friday ? the first time the public has been able to witness the home invasion that left the former House Speaker's 82-year-old husband with a fractured skull.
Brandon Johnson on his approach to crime, community investments ahead of mayoral election
Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson lays out his vision for the city of Chicago if he's elected mayor.
Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson lays out his vision for the city of Chicago if he's elected mayor.
Garcia says Lightfoot is 'hanging on to the leadership' that failed in Chicago during mayoral forum
"The difference between my plan and the mayor's plan is that it recognizes that we need new leadership in the police department. She's hanging on to the leadership that's proved to fail in Chicago," said Congressman Chuy Garcia.
"The difference between my plan and the mayor's plan is that it recognizes that we need new leadership in the police department. She's hanging on to the leadership that's proved to fail in Chicago," said Congressman Chuy Garcia.
Lawmakers push for investigation into Illinois company allegedly marketing guns to kids
Some Senate Democrats are pushing for the Federal Trade Commission to open an investigation into a company they say is marketing guns to children.
Some Senate Democrats are pushing for the Federal Trade Commission to open an investigation into a company they say is marketing guns to children.
Senators call for crackdown on Illinois company accused of marketing guns to kids
Senators argue that the company's marketing methods are a threat to public safety and violate consumer protection laws.
Senators argue that the company's marketing methods are a threat to public safety and violate consumer protection laws.
Son of ex-state Rep. ‘Eddie’ Acevedo goes on trial, fights tax charges tied to Madigan probe
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo went on trial in federal court Thursday, where he is accused of filing false income tax returns in a spinoff of the feds’ larger bribery investigation involving ComEd and former state House Speaker Michael Madigan.
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo went on trial in federal court Thursday, where he is accused of filing false income tax returns in a spinoff of the feds’ larger bribery investigation involving ComEd and former state House Speaker Michael Madigan.
CPS warned Lightfoot aide over emails seeking student volunteers before campaign defended recruitment effort
A senior Chicago Public Schools official had notified Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s reelection campaign that soliciting student volunteers through their teachers was not permitted hours before the campaign publicly defended its recruitment effort as a “common practice,” email records show.
A senior Chicago Public Schools official had notified Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s reelection campaign that soliciting student volunteers through their teachers was not permitted hours before the campaign publicly defended its recruitment effort as a “common practice,” email records show.
Illinois attorney general files brief with state Supreme Court contesting ruling that blocked bail reform
The attorney general’s office argued that history was on its side, stating “monetary bail was all but unknown at the time the 1818 Constitution was drafted.”
The attorney general’s office argued that history was on its side, stating “monetary bail was all but unknown at the time the 1818 Constitution was drafted.”
US faces economic 'crisis' after hitting debt ceiling
While the economy has shown growth despite the fed?s ongoing rate hikes, one threat looms large: the nation?s debt limit.
While the economy has shown growth despite the fed?s ongoing rate hikes, one threat looms large: the nation?s debt limit.
Illinois lawmaker says banning assault weapons masks larger issue: mental health
A downstate Republican is joining area sheriffs in pushing back against Illinois' new assault weapons ban.
A downstate Republican is joining area sheriffs in pushing back against Illinois' new assault weapons ban.
State Rep. Niemerg, local sheriffs push back on assault weapons ban
A downstate Republican is joining area sheriffs in pushing back against Illinois' new assault weapons ban.
A downstate Republican is joining area sheriffs in pushing back against Illinois' new assault weapons ban.
Lightfoot ?hanging on to the leadership? that failed in Chicago, Garcia says during mayoral forum
All nine mayoral candidates spoke during a forum Thursday afternoon in the Loop, where topics included property taxes, jobs, safety on public transportation and crime.
All nine mayoral candidates spoke during a forum Thursday afternoon in the Loop, where topics included property taxes, jobs, safety on public transportation and crime.
Early voting underway for Chicago's mayoral election, candidates make pitches
Early voting is now underway for Chicago Mayor at two downtown locations. Many of the candidate spoke on why they would be best fit for the gig while eager residents were lined up ready to cast their vote.
Early voting is now underway for Chicago Mayor at two downtown locations. Many of the candidate spoke on why they would be best fit for the gig while eager residents were lined up ready to cast their vote.
Early voting begins in Chicago ahead of mayoral election
Thursday kicked off early voting in downtown Chicago as the mayoral race begins to heat up.
Thursday kicked off early voting in downtown Chicago as the mayoral race begins to heat up.
Willie Wilson outlines plans for Chicago mayoral race
Business man and philanthropist Willie Wilson explains his motivations behind running for Chicago Mayor. Wilson is focused on getting crime under control and keeping taxes reasonable to make living in the city affordable.
Business man and philanthropist Willie Wilson explains his motivations behind running for Chicago Mayor. Wilson is focused on getting crime under control and keeping taxes reasonable to make living in the city affordable.
Chicago early voting underway at 2 sites downtown
Early voting for next month's election opened up Thursday morning for Chicago residents.
Early voting for next month's election opened up Thursday morning for Chicago residents.