New Illinois laws that will take effect in 2023
There are over 180 new laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly that are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Here is a list of some of those new laws.
There are over 180 new laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly that are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Here is a list of some of those new laws.
The most shocking headlines of 2022
Celebrities, royals, athletes and politicians found themselves at the center of some of this year's most scandalous headlines.
Celebrities, royals, athletes and politicians found themselves at the center of some of this year's most scandalous headlines.
Who's running for president in 2024?
Former President Donald Trump is the first and only major candidate, so far, who has formerly announced a run.
Former President Donald Trump is the first and only major candidate, so far, who has formerly announced a run.
Secure 2.0: How the new spending bill could affect your retirement
The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.
The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.
House clears $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
A $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Friday as lawmakers race to finish their work for the year and avoid a partial government shutdown.
A $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Friday as lawmakers race to finish their work for the year and avoid a partial government shutdown.
Jan. 6 panel says Trump should be barred from holding office
The January 6 committee alleges former President Trump committed crimes.
The January 6 committee alleges former President Trump committed crimes.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
The bill runs for 4,155 pages, not including amendments the Senate added.
Senate passes $1.7T spending bill to fund government, aid Ukraine
The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.
The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.
Gun control advocates, Illinois law enforcement officials take aim at assault weapons
There were strong words from law enforcement leaders and parents Tuesday at a hearing on assault weapons.
There were strong words from law enforcement leaders and parents Tuesday at a hearing on assault weapons.
House votes to release report on Trump's tax returns
A report issued by the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee finds that required IRS audits of Donald Trump were delayed.
A report issued by the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee finds that required IRS audits of Donald Trump were delayed.
Gun control advocates, Illinois law enforcement officials take aim at assault weapons
"We're not here to negotiate," said gun rights lobbyist Todd Vandermyde." I'm here to tell you that if house bill 5855 or anything remotely like it passes, we will see you in court."
"We're not here to negotiate," said gun rights lobbyist Todd Vandermyde." I'm here to tell you that if house bill 5855 or anything remotely like it passes, we will see you in court."
Kankakee County judge hears arguments in lawsuit challenging SAFE-T Act
Supporters of the Illinois law say it’s wrong to keep people in jail simply because they can’t afford bail.
Supporters of the Illinois law say it’s wrong to keep people in jail simply because they can’t afford bail.
Lawmakers discuss possible release of Trump tax returns
The House Ways and Means Committee has been meeting behind closed doors for hours Tuesday, debating whether to release six years' worth of the former president's federal tax returns. Democrats who control the committee until next month, when a new Republican majority takes over, fought for four years in the courts to obtain the returns, with Trump opposing any release at all.
The House Ways and Means Committee has been meeting behind closed doors for hours Tuesday, debating whether to release six years' worth of the former president's federal tax returns. Democrats who control the committee until next month, when a new Republican majority takes over, fought for four years in the courts to obtain the returns, with Trump opposing any release at all.
Lawmakers unveil $1.7T bill to avoid shutdown, boost Ukraine
Lawmakers are working to stuff in as many priorities as they can into what is likely to be the last major bill of the current Congress before a midnight Friday deadline.
Lawmakers are working to stuff in as many priorities as they can into what is likely to be the last major bill of the current Congress before a midnight Friday deadline.
Illinois state senator remembered as having a 'divine sense of humor'
State Sen. Scott Bennett was a key legislator in the passage of recent amendments to the SAFE-T Act.
State Sen. Scott Bennett was a key legislator in the passage of recent amendments to the SAFE-T Act.
Flannery Fired Up: December 16, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Lightfoot trailing Garcia, Vallas
A new voter opinion survey suggests Mayor Lori Lightfoot would come in third if the Feb. 28 election were held today.
A new voter opinion survey suggests Mayor Lori Lightfoot would come in third if the Feb. 28 election were held today.
Classified JFK documents released
President Biden ordered the release of 12,879 documents relating to the attack, including many from the CIA's personality file on Lee Harvey Oswald that it maintained both before and after JFK's killing.
President Biden ordered the release of 12,879 documents relating to the attack, including many from the CIA's personality file on Lee Harvey Oswald that it maintained both before and after JFK's killing.
New poll shows Lightfoot trailing Garcia, Vallas in mayoral election
A new voter opinion survey suggests Mayor Lori Lightfoot would come in third if the Feb. 28�election were held today.
A new voter opinion survey suggests Mayor Lori Lightfoot would come in third if the Feb. 28�election were held today.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger delivers final speech on House floor
“To my Democratic colleagues, you too must bear the burden of our failures. Many of you have asked me, ‘Where are all the good Republicans?’ Over the past two years, Democratic leadership had the opportunity to stand above the fray. Instead, they poured millions of dollars into the campaigns of MAGA Republicans, the same candidates President Biden called a national security threat, to ensure these good Republicans do not make it out of their respective primaries,” said Kinzinger.
“To my Democratic colleagues, you too must bear the burden of our failures. Many of you have asked me, ‘Where are all the good Republicans?’ Over the past two years, Democratic leadership had the opportunity to stand above the fray. Instead, they poured millions of dollars into the campaigns of MAGA Republicans, the same candidates President Biden called a national security threat, to ensure these good Republicans do not make it out of their respective primaries,” said Kinzinger.