House set to vote on Republican rules package
The new GOP-led U.S. House of Representatives is facing its first hurdle.
The new GOP-led U.S. House of Representatives is facing its first hurdle.
Pritzker and Illinois Democrats at odds over proposed assault weapons ban
Gov. J.B. Pritzker made an emotional appeal Monday for Illinois to ban military-style, assault weapons after taking the oath of office for a second term.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker made an emotional appeal Monday for Illinois to ban military-style, assault weapons after taking the oath of office for a second term.
Michael Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, has racketeering trial set for April 2024
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sworn in for 2nd term in inauguration ceremony at State Capitol
J.B. Pritzker, the multibillionaire whose actions over the past year have suggested he may be eyeing a run for president, took the oath of office as Illinois governor for the second time on Monday.
J.B. Pritzker, the multibillionaire whose actions over the past year have suggested he may be eyeing a run for president, took the oath of office as Illinois governor for the second time on Monday.
Pritzker, Welch publicly scoff at proposed Senate changes to assault weapons bill
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch aren’t happy with proposed changes by the Illinois Senate on a measure that would ban assault weapons, voicing their strong opposition in separate public statements on Sunday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch aren’t happy with proposed changes by the Illinois Senate on a measure that would ban assault weapons, voicing their strong opposition in separate public statements on Sunday.
Illinois lawmakers vote to give themselves pay raise, hiking salaries to $85,000
“How many people in your district got a 20 percent pay raise in six months?" Republican Darren Bailey said.
“How many people in your district got a 20 percent pay raise in six months?" Republican Darren Bailey said.
Illinois House approves 18% pay hike for lawmakers, adding $12,904 to bump salaries to $85,000
The plan also includes pay hikes for the lieutenant governor, comptroller, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state. The governor earns $205,700, although JB Pritzker does not take it.
The plan also includes pay hikes for the lieutenant governor, comptroller, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state. The governor earns $205,700, although JB Pritzker does not take it.
Brazil uprising: Pro-Bolsonaro protesters storm Congress, high court after election loss
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months.
The incidents recalled the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, something many political analysts and the judiciary Bolsonaro have warned about for months.
Illinois Republican House leader Jim Durkin is retiring on Tuesday
"As long as we continue to say that we are the party of Trump and that we have to abide by the party principles in the platform, 100% we're gonna continue down this path of losing," retiring Illinois State Rep. Jim Durkin said.
"As long as we continue to say that we are the party of Trump and that we have to abide by the party principles in the platform, 100% we're gonna continue down this path of losing," retiring Illinois State Rep. Jim Durkin said.
Spate of shootings in Albuquerque target Democratic officials
Authorities are working to see if the five shootings are connected.
Authorities are working to see if the five shootings are connected.
Republican Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker after 15 votes
Republican Kevin McCarthy was on track to become House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions boiling over after a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority’s ability to govern.
Republican Kevin McCarthy was on track to become House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions boiling over after a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority’s ability to govern.
McCarthy elected House speaker after 4 days of votes and 15 ballots
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
House reconvenes to vote on 14th Speaker ballot
The House reconvened Friday night, and lawmakers are hopeful this will put an end to days of drama.
The House reconvened Friday night, and lawmakers are hopeful this will put an end to days of drama.
Flannery Fired Up: January 6, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois assault weapons ban in trouble? Senate president not committing to floor vote
Opponents of a ban on military-style, assault weapons still hope to block it in the Illinois Senate this weekend.
Opponents of a ban on military-style, assault weapons still hope to block it in the Illinois Senate this weekend.
What happens if there's no House Speaker?
The next vote is set for Friday night. But what happens if a new House speaker is not elected?
The next vote is set for Friday night. But what happens if a new House speaker is not elected?
Biden to visit El Paso on first trip to border Sunday
The border city of El Paso, Texas is preparing for a visit from President Joe Biden after a historic rise in illegal border crossings.
The border city of El Paso, Texas is preparing for a visit from President Joe Biden after a historic rise in illegal border crossings.
Illinois Supreme Court won’t hear arguments on eliminating cash bail until March
It won’t be until spring, at the earliest, before the Illinois Supreme Court rules on whether cash bail can be eliminated across the state.
It won’t be until spring, at the earliest, before the Illinois Supreme Court rules on whether cash bail can be eliminated across the state.
This grandmother is second in line for the presidency – for now
When Washington Sen. Patty Murray was elected in 1992, she says, male senators treated her with some trepidation. But now she has outlasted almost all of them and, for the moment, is second in line to the presidency.
When Washington Sen. Patty Murray was elected in 1992, she says, male senators treated her with some trepidation. But now she has outlasted almost all of them and, for the moment, is second in line to the presidency.
Illinois House Executive Committee passes assault weapons ban
The Illinois House committee passed an assault weapons ban bill Thursday after hundreds of gun violence survivors, loved ones of victims, politicians and anti-violence activists gathered at the Illinois capitol calling for change.
The Illinois House committee passed an assault weapons ban bill Thursday after hundreds of gun violence survivors, loved ones of victims, politicians and anti-violence activists gathered at the Illinois capitol calling for change.