Flannery Fired Up: March 10, 2023
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Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson discuss violence prevention, safety at latest forum
When Johnson repeated his frequent claim that 40% of calls to 911 relate to mental health issues, a moderator told him the city says it's just three percent. Johnson said he didn't believe that figure.
When Johnson repeated his frequent claim that 40% of calls to 911 relate to mental health issues, a moderator told him the city says it's just three percent. Johnson said he didn't believe that figure.
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson discuss violence prevention, safety at latest forum
When Johnson repeated his frequent claim that 40% of calls to 911 relate to mental health issues, a moderator told him the city says it's just three percent.? Johnson said he didn't believe that figure.
When Johnson repeated his frequent claim that 40% of calls to 911 relate to mental health issues, a moderator told him the city says it's just three percent.? Johnson said he didn't believe that figure.
2024 poll: Trump, DeSantis neck and neck
A new poll shows former President Donald Trump is neck and neck with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A new poll shows former President Donald Trump is neck and neck with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Pritzker seeks largest investment in higher education in over two decades
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.
ComEd bribery trial: Jury selection underway
Dozens of jurors were brought in for questioning in the case against four people - all connected to ComEd - that are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit the energy company.
Dozens of jurors were brought in for questioning in the case against four people - all connected to ComEd - that are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit the energy company.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: State supreme court hears arguments over elimination of cash bail
The provision was to go into effect Jan. 1 under the wide-ranging criminal justice reform bill, but it was challenged by a flurry of last-minute lawsuits by roughly 60 sheriffs and state’s attorneys.
The provision was to go into effect Jan. 1 under the wide-ranging criminal justice reform bill, but it was challenged by a flurry of last-minute lawsuits by roughly 60 sheriffs and state’s attorneys.
Chicago mayoral race: Endorsements trickle in for Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Chicago mayoral race: Endorsements trickle in for Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Illinois looks to ban 'Zoom' calls while driving
The Illinois legislation would ban video calls while driving, along with streaming videos or scanning social media on your phone.
The Illinois legislation would ban video calls while driving, along with streaming videos or scanning social media on your phone.
Chicago mayoral election: 36 newly elected police district councilors endorse Johnson
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Senator Mitch McConnell discharged to inpatient facility
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after falling at a private dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel last week.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after falling at a private dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel last week.
Chicago mayoral candidate receives endorsement of police district councilors
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Biden says American banking system is safe after collapses
President Biden says the American banking system is safe and those who relied on the two banks, which recently went under, will be protected.
President Biden says the American banking system is safe and those who relied on the two banks, which recently went under, will be protected.
Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ?for any reason?
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.
Chicago mayoral poll reveals frontrunner ahead of runoff election
A new poll has shed light on the final two candidates headed for the Chicago mayoral runoff election next month. The poll, which was conducted March 6-9 from a pool of 806 likely Chicago runoff voters, found former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas holds a slim lead over Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. STORY: https://www.fox32chicago.com/election/chicago-mayoral-poll-runoff
A new poll has shed light on the final two candidates headed for the Chicago mayoral runoff election next month. The poll, which was conducted March 6-9 from a pool of 806 likely Chicago runoff voters, found former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas holds a slim lead over Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. STORY: https://www.fox32chicago.com/election/chicago-mayoral-poll-runoff
West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
Chicago mayoral poll reveals frontrunner ahead of runoff election
A new poll has shed light on the final two candidates headed for the Chicago mayoral runoff election next month.
A new poll has shed light on the final two candidates headed for the Chicago mayoral runoff election next month.
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas, Johnson focus on women's issues in forum
The two men running for Chicago mayor focused on women's issues on Saturday.
The two men running for Chicago mayor focused on women's issues on Saturday.
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas, Johnson focus on women's issues in forum
The two men running for Chicago mayor focused on women's issues on Saturday.
The two men running for Chicago mayor focused on women's issues on Saturday.