U.S. set to hit debt ceiling today, posing economic uncertainty
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what needs to happen for the country to avoid economic turmoil as we rapidly approach the nation's debt limit.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what needs to happen for the country to avoid economic turmoil as we rapidly approach the nation's debt limit.
Illinois General Assembly to send $20M to Chicago to help care for migrants
Mayor Lori Lightfoot originally asked for $54 million to help pay for services for asylum seekers.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot originally asked for $54 million to help pay for services for asylum seekers.
Judge to rule on Illinois assault weapons ban this week
An emergency hearing was held in Effingham County Wednesday seeking a temporary restraining order on legislation that effectively bans assault weapons in Illinois.
An emergency hearing was held in Effingham County Wednesday seeking a temporary restraining order on legislation that effectively bans assault weapons in Illinois.
Judge to rule on Illinois assault weapons ban this week
An emergency hearing was held in Effingham County Wednesday seeking a temporary restraining order on legislation that effectively bans assault weapons in Illinois.
An emergency hearing was held in Effingham County Wednesday seeking a temporary restraining order on legislation that effectively bans assault weapons in Illinois.
Chicago mayoral candidate Ja'Mal Green lays out tax relief proposal
Chicago mayoral candidate Ja'Mal Green is laying out his tax relief proposal.
Chicago mayoral candidate Ja'Mal Green is laying out his tax relief proposal.
A side-by-side look at the Trump, Biden classified documents
The revelation that classified materials were discovered at think tank offices formerly used by President Joe Biden, as well as at his Delaware home, has prompted questions on how the circumstances compare with the seizure last year of hundreds of documents marked as classified from Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of former President Donald Trump.
The revelation that classified materials were discovered at think tank offices formerly used by President Joe Biden, as well as at his Delaware home, has prompted questions on how the circumstances compare with the seizure last year of hundreds of documents marked as classified from Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of former President Donald Trump.
Illinois State Rifle Association, gun stores file federal lawsuit challenging assault weapons ban
The Illinois State Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s newly enacted assault weapons ban, saying the week-old law violates the Second Amendment “right of the people to keep and bear arms.”
The Illinois State Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s newly enacted assault weapons ban, saying the week-old law violates the Second Amendment “right of the people to keep and bear arms.”
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas, Johnson and Garcia close fundraising gap with Lightfoot, new reports show
Mayoral challengers Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia have closed the fundraising gap with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is still spending twice as much money as she’s raising, but none of them has caught millionaire businessman Willie Wilson.
Mayoral challengers Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia have closed the fundraising gap with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is still spending twice as much money as she’s raising, but none of them has caught millionaire businessman Willie Wilson.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas returns to campaign in Beverly
Paul Vallas says he skipped Monday night's forum not because it was hosted by a Republican Party group, but due to a scheduling conflict.
Paul Vallas says he skipped Monday night's forum not because it was hosted by a Republican Party group, but due to a scheduling conflict.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas returns to campaign in Beverly
Paul Vallas did not show at Monday night's Southwest Side Republican Club Mayoral Forum, but he did return to the Beverly neighborhood Tuesday.
Paul Vallas did not show at Monday night's Southwest Side Republican Club Mayoral Forum, but he did return to the Beverly neighborhood Tuesday.
2 lawsuits filed against Illinois' assault weapons ban
One suit names Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly and the Crawford County State's Attorney. "Many state's attorneys have announced they will not prosecute such actions, he has not," the complaint says.
One suit names Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly and the Crawford County State's Attorney. "Many state's attorneys have announced they will not prosecute such actions, he has not," the complaint says.
Lawsuits filed after Pritzker signs assault weapons ban into law
Two lawsuits aimed at Illinois' assault weapons ban were filed Tuesday.
Two lawsuits aimed at Illinois' assault weapons ban were filed Tuesday.
Chicago mayoral candidate Chuy Garcia snags major endorsement, outlines women's policy platform
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Chicago mayoral candidate Chuy Garcia snags major endorsement, pledges support for 'women's issues'
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ?Chuy? Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ?Chuy? Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
2 lawsuits filed in response to Illinois' assault weapons ban
In Crawford County, the four-count complaint was filed on behalf of three residents, who are calling the law unconstitutional.
In Crawford County, the four-count complaint was filed on behalf of three residents, who are calling the law unconstitutional.
Republicans press for spending cuts in debt limit standoff
A high stakes test of the new leadership in Congress is set for this week as the U.S. will hit its debt ceiling. Lauren Blanchard is in Washington with a look at what's keeping lawmakers from taking congressional action to avoid a default.
A high stakes test of the new leadership in Congress is set for this week as the U.S. will hit its debt ceiling. Lauren Blanchard is in Washington with a look at what's keeping lawmakers from taking congressional action to avoid a default.
Biden 'fully cooperating' with DOJ probe of classified documents
The questions just keep coming about those classified documents, however, there isn't much that the White House can say at this point.
The questions just keep coming about those classified documents, however, there isn't much that the White House can say at this point.
Republican candidate arrested in shootings targeting Democrats
A failed Republican candidate for the New Mexico state House is being accused of a series of shootings targeting Democratic elected officials.
A failed Republican candidate for the New Mexico state House is being accused of a series of shootings targeting Democratic elected officials.
Only 2 Chicago mayoral candidates show up to Republican forum
Most of Chicago’s candidates for mayor skipped a forum on the Southwest Side Monday night for a reason some may find surprising.
Most of Chicago’s candidates for mayor skipped a forum on the Southwest Side Monday night for a reason some may find surprising.
Only 2 mayoral candidates show up to Chicago GOP forum
Most of Chicago?s candidates for mayor skipped a forum on the Southwest Side Monday night for a reason some may find surprising.
Most of Chicago?s candidates for mayor skipped a forum on the Southwest Side Monday night for a reason some may find surprising.