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.
House adjourns for 3rd day without speaker, GOP clash over McCarthy drags on
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
Activists flood the Illinois capitol to call for stricter gun laws
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.
McCarthy rejected for 11th time as US House adjourns for a third day
The U.S. House adjourned for a third day without a speaker.
The U.S. House adjourned for a third day without a speaker.
Illinois House 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.
Chicago group advocating for trans, gender-affirming care
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would protect reproductive rights and abortion in the state. However, advocacy groups in Chicago say a Senate amendment cuts out a large population.
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would protect reproductive rights and abortion in the state. However, advocacy groups in Chicago say a Senate amendment cuts out a large population.
Pritzker highlights investments in early childhood education as top priority during second term
J.B. Pritzker says he will continue making early childhood development a top priority in his second term as Illinois governor.
J.B. Pritzker says he will continue making early childhood development a top priority in his second term as Illinois governor.
Illinois lawmakers discuss assault weapons ban
The General Assembly was reportedly discussing gun control legislation in Springfield Thursday as hundreds called for change.
The General Assembly was reportedly discussing gun control legislation in Springfield Thursday as hundreds called for change.
McCarthy fails and fails again: GOP stalemate on new speaker
For a third day, divided Republicans left the speaker?s chair of the U.S. House sitting empty Thursday, as party leader Kevin McCarthy failed and failed again in an excruciating string of ballots to win enough GOP votes to seize the chamber?s gavel.
For a third day, divided Republicans left the speaker?s chair of the U.S. House sitting empty Thursday, as party leader Kevin McCarthy failed and failed again in an excruciating string of ballots to win enough GOP votes to seize the chamber?s gavel.
House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy loses 6th speaker vote
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
Deadlock drags on over House speaker vote
Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady shares his thoughts on the ongoing efforts to vote in a speaker in the U.S. House.
Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady shares his thoughts on the ongoing efforts to vote in a speaker in the U.S. House.
Former Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger joins CNN as senior political commentator
Adam Kinzinger has begun his next act after leaving Congress, signing on with CNN as a senior political commentator. The cable news channel announced the hire Wednesday.
Adam Kinzinger has begun his next act after leaving Congress, signing on with CNN as a senior political commentator. The cable news channel announced the hire Wednesday.
Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins CNN
Adam Kinzinger has begun his next act after leaving Congress, signing on with CNN as a senior political commentator.
Adam Kinzinger has begun his next act after leaving Congress, signing on with CNN as a senior political commentator.
Chicago awarded $144M to improve four bridges over the Calumet River
A multi-million dollar project to rehab four bridges along the Calumet River was announced Wednesday.
A multi-million dollar project to rehab four bridges along the Calumet River was announced Wednesday.
Congressman to be sworn in using Superman comic book
A California congressman will be sworn in using a comic book. The comic book is being borrowed from the Library of Congress.
A California congressman will be sworn in using a comic book. The comic book is being borrowed from the Library of Congress.
McCarthy loses 6th Speaker vote; House adjourns until Wednesday night
One representative summed it up perfectly: it's like Groundhog Day. Republican Speaker nominee Kevin McCarthy lost a sixth vote for the seat Wednesday.
One representative summed it up perfectly: it's like Groundhog Day. Republican Speaker nominee Kevin McCarthy lost a sixth vote for the seat Wednesday.
Chicago mayoral race latest: Lightfoot drops attack ad on Chuy; Lopez throws support behind Wilson
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's campaign released her first attack ad and a Latino City Council member delivered a surprise endorsement of Willie Wilson Wednesday adding fuel to the fast-approaching mayoral election.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's campaign released her first attack ad and a Latino City Council member delivered a surprise endorsement of Willie Wilson Wednesday adding fuel to the fast-approaching mayoral election.
Chicago mayoral race latest: Lightfoot drops attack ad on Chuy; Ald. Lopez throws support behind Wilson
FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery breaks down the latest headlines coming out of the Chicago mayoral race.
FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery breaks down the latest headlines coming out of the Chicago mayoral race.