Reaction pours in after Pritzker bans book banning
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law Monday allowing the state to cut off funding for local libraries that do not honor a ?Library Bill of Rights.?
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law Monday allowing the state to cut off funding for local libraries that do not honor a ?Library Bill of Rights.?
Trump, supporters mount attacks on criminal case as history-making court appearance approaches
The Justice Department’s first prosecution of a former president concerns conduct that prosecutors say jeopardized national security and involves Espionage Act charges carrying the threat of a prison sentence if there's a conviction.
The Justice Department’s first prosecution of a former president concerns conduct that prosecutors say jeopardized national security and involves Espionage Act charges carrying the threat of a prison sentence if there's a conviction.
'Department of Injustice': Trump rails against Biden administration
Former President Donald Trump was indicted last Thursday on 37 felony counts.
Former President Donald Trump was indicted last Thursday on 37 felony counts.
Trump mounts attack on criminal case as court appearance approaches
Donald Trump and his allies are escalating efforts to undermine the criminal case against him and drum up protests as the former president braces for a history-making federal court appearance this week on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified information.
Donald Trump and his allies are escalating efforts to undermine the criminal case against him and drum up protests as the former president braces for a history-making federal court appearance this week on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified information.
Portrait of former Gov. Bruce Rauner now hanging at the Illinois Capitol
The official portrait of former governor Bruce Rauner is now hanging at the Illinois State Capitol.
The official portrait of former governor Bruce Rauner is now hanging at the Illinois State Capitol.
Paul Vallas, former Chicago mayoral candidate, reveals new job
Former Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas has been hired as a policy adviser for the Illinois Policy Institute.
Former Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas has been hired as a policy adviser for the Illinois Policy Institute.
Former Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas reveals new position: 'I will never be someone who sits idly by'
Former Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas has been hired as a policy adviser for the Illinois Policy Institute.
Former Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas has been hired as a policy adviser for the Illinois Policy Institute.
Rep. Danny Davis officially announces he is running for reelection
Rep. Danny Davis (D-Chicago) officially announced on Saturday that he is running for reelection.
Rep. Danny Davis (D-Chicago) officially announced on Saturday that he is running for reelection.
Flannery Fired Up: June 9, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Trump indictment: Everything you need to know
Donald Trump improperly stored in his Florida estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, repeatedly enlisted aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon ?plan of attack" and classified map.
Donald Trump improperly stored in his Florida estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, repeatedly enlisted aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon ?plan of attack" and classified map.
Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections for community deemed 'under attack' in the US
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law two measures aimed at safeguarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people as other states move to restrict the community.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law two measures aimed at safeguarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people as other states move to restrict the community.
From Chicago to Tokyo: Former Mayor Emanuel shares lessons he's learned since leaving office
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel reacted Thursday to the way Japanese children in that country's biggest cities walk to school by themselves, without any fear of violence.
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel reacted Thursday to the way Japanese children in that country's biggest cities walk to school by themselves, without any fear of violence.
'Exactly where he wants to be': Durbin reacts to Trump indictment
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin reacted on Friday to the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin reacted on Friday to the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump.
From Chicago to Tokyo: Former Mayor Emanuel shares lessons he's learned since leaving office
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel reacted Thursday to the way Japanese children in that country's biggest cities walk to school by themselves, without any fear of violence.
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel reacted Thursday to the way Japanese children in that country's biggest cities walk to school by themselves, without any fear of violence.
Trump says he's been indicted in classified documents probe
Donald Trump said Thursday that he has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.
Donald Trump said Thursday that he has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.
Trump says he's been indicted in classified documents probe
Former President Donald Trump says he has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.
Former President Donald Trump says he has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.
New Illinois law protects abortion seekers from other states
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
New Illinois law protects abortion seekers from other states
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a surprising 5-4 ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case from Alabama, with two conservative justices joining liberals in rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a surprising 5-4 ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case from Alabama, with two conservative justices joining liberals in rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.
GOP presidential race takes shape as 3 new candidates enter the fray
Pat Brady, former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, talks about the recently announced GOP candidates seeking the presidency.
Pat Brady, former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, talks about the recently announced GOP candidates seeking the presidency.