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.
Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 23, heads to Biden's desk
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger delivers final speech on House floor
In his speech, he said he feared that U.S. democracy will "fall into the ash heap of history."
In his speech, he said he feared that U.S. democracy will "fall into the ash heap of history."
Semi-automatic gun ban only part of solution, Illinois House told
Democrats who control the General Assembly are positioning a wide-ranging gun law for a vote as early as next month, during a lame-duck session. That follows Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s call last summer for a semi-automatic weapons ban.
Democrats who control the General Assembly are positioning a wide-ranging gun law for a vote as early as next month, during a lame-duck session. That follows Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s call last summer for a semi-automatic weapons ban.
Democrats question worker safety in Amazon Illinois warehouse rebuild
Several members of Congress want Amazon to explain why an Illinois warehouse that collapsed during a 2021 tornado, killing six employees, is being rebuilt without adding upgraded storm shelters.
Several members of Congress want Amazon to explain why an Illinois warehouse that collapsed during a 2021 tornado, killing six employees, is being rebuilt without adding upgraded storm shelters.
Researchers testify at Illinois gun control hearings
According to the most recent data, the rate of Illinois deaths by firearm is higher than the national rate.
According to the most recent data, the rate of Illinois deaths by firearm is higher than the national rate.
'Respect for Marriage Act' signed into law
History was made this week as President Biden signed into law the Respect for Marriage Act, codifying marriage equality.
History was made this week as President Biden signed into law the Respect for Marriage Act, codifying marriage equality.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Nabeela Syed: First Muslim woman elected to Illinois General Assembly at age 23
A young woman born and raised in Palatine made history during midterm elections. Nabeela Syed was elected as State Representative of the 51st District at age 23. She is one of the youngest people to be elected into the Illinois General Assembly and she is the first Indian-American and Muslim woman to take the seat.
A young woman born and raised in Palatine made history during midterm elections. Nabeela Syed was elected as State Representative of the 51st District at age 23. She is one of the youngest people to be elected into the Illinois General Assembly and she is the first Indian-American and Muslim woman to take the seat.
Chicago mayoral candidates attack Chuy Garcia as he leads in new poll
Candidates at a mayoral forum on Chicago’s Northwest Side Tuesday night went after Congressman Chuy García after a newly released poll shows García emerging as the clear front-runner.
Candidates at a mayoral forum on Chicago’s Northwest Side Tuesday night went after Congressman Chuy García after a newly released poll shows García emerging as the clear front-runner.
Chicago mayoral candidates blast congressman Chuy Garcia over crypto funds
Candidates at a mayoral forum on Chicago?s Northwest Side Tuesday night went after Congressman Chuy Garc?a after a newly released poll shows Garc?a emerging as the clear front-runner.
Candidates at a mayoral forum on Chicago?s Northwest Side Tuesday night went after Congressman Chuy Garc?a after a newly released poll shows Garc?a emerging as the clear front-runner.
Candidates challenging Chicago Ald. Dowell could be knocked off ballot
The 3rd ward includes parts of Bronzeville, South Loop and Douglas.
The 3rd ward includes parts of Bronzeville, South Loop and Douglas.
Lightfoot releases emotional campaign ad as new poll shows her losing to Chuy Garcia
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's voice cracked, and her eyes grew teary in her latest campaign ad.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's voice cracked, and her eyes grew teary in her latest campaign ad.
Lightfoot releases emotional campaign ad as new poll shows her losing to Garcia
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's voice cracked, and her eyes grew teary in her latest campaign ad.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's voice cracked, and her eyes grew teary in her latest campaign ad.
Candidates challenging Chicago Alderwoman could be knocked off ballot
Challengers Don Davis, Jasmine Roberson and Al Rasho each face hearings before the Chicago Board of Elections to stay in the race against Dowell, who is seeking her fifth term representing the 3rd ward.
Challengers Don Davis, Jasmine Roberson and Al Rasho each face hearings before the Chicago Board of Elections to stay in the race against Dowell, who is seeking her fifth term representing the 3rd ward.
Flannery Fired Up: December 9, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
SAFE-T Act faces next test in court, where opponents say it violates state Constitution
Illinois’ massive criminal justice reform law survived blistering political attacks throughout the 2022 election campaign and a renewed spotlight when lawmakers returned to Springfield a few weeks ago.
Illinois’ massive criminal justice reform law survived blistering political attacks throughout the 2022 election campaign and a renewed spotlight when lawmakers returned to Springfield a few weeks ago.
Chicago mayoral election: Green calls for federal investigation into Wilson
There is a grudge match between multi-millionaire philanthropist Willie Wilson and activist Ja'Mal Green.
There is a grudge match between multi-millionaire philanthropist Willie Wilson and activist Ja'Mal Green.
Chicago mayoral election: Green calls for federal investigation into Wilson
There is a grudge match between multi-millionaire philanthropist Willie Wilson and activist Ja'Mal Green.
There is a grudge match between multi-millionaire philanthropist Willie Wilson and activist Ja'Mal Green.
Ballot battles begin for Chicago's 2023 mayoral election
The legal process of deciding who will be kicked off the Chicago mayoral ballot began on Monday.
The legal process of deciding who will be kicked off the Chicago mayoral ballot began on Monday.