'I don’t break promises': Brandon Johnson joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
Accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of "breaking every single promise she made" to progressive voters, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson on Thursday will join the crowded field of candidates seeking to deny Lightfoot a second term.
Accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of "breaking every single promise she made" to progressive voters, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson on Thursday will join the crowded field of candidates seeking to deny Lightfoot a second term.
Midterm Elections: Key races to lookout for
We're now under two weeks until Election Day, with control of Congress and many governor's mansions on the line.
We're now under two weeks until Election Day, with control of Congress and many governor's mansions on the line.
Raoul, DeVore clash in first and only Illinois attorney general debate
As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: Orland Park mayor warns of 'anarchy' after criminal justice overhaul
Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.
Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.
Retiring Ald. Tunney warms to joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago officials urge early voting as hundreds of thousands could have new polling place
Early voting has expanded in Chicago ahead of an election that could have increased confusion when about half of voters may find their polling place has changed.
Early voting has expanded in Chicago ahead of an election that could have increased confusion when about half of voters may find their polling place has changed.
State lawmaker announces run for Ald. King's seat as she aims for Lightfoot's job
State Representative Lamont Robinson has announced his candidacy for the 4th Ward aldermanic seat.
State Representative Lamont Robinson has announced his candidacy for the 4th Ward aldermanic seat.
Rishi Sunak to become UK's next prime minister
Rishi Sunak was runner-up to Liz Truss, who resigned unexpectedly last week. At 45, he's the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, the first leader of color, and the first Hindu to take the job.
Rishi Sunak was runner-up to Liz Truss, who resigned unexpectedly last week. At 45, he's the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, the first leader of color, and the first Hindu to take the job.
Chicago voters can early vote in their own wards starting Monday
Chicagoans have been able to vote early at the city's "supersite" and Board of Elections Office since October 7, but starting on Monday, October 24, early voting will be available in all 50 wards.
Chicagoans have been able to vote early at the city's "supersite" and Board of Elections Office since October 7, but starting on Monday, October 24, early voting will be available in all 50 wards.
Which states are voting on abortion rights this election?
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has produced abortion ballot questions in a handful of states come Nov. 8.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has produced abortion ballot questions in a handful of states come Nov. 8.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan temporarily blocked
A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden's plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden's plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
Federal appeals court temporarily blocks student loan forgiveness plan
A federal appeals court has issued a stay that temporarily blocks a plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
A federal appeals court has issued a stay that temporarily blocks a plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
Flannery Fired Up: October 21, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Obama endorses Pritzker in reelection bid
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.
Nancy Pelosi discusses reproductive health care during Downers Grove visit
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Rep. Sean Casten held a roundtable discussion Friday morning on the state of reproductive freedom and women's health care in Illinois.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Rep. Sean Casten held a roundtable discussion Friday morning on the state of reproductive freedom and women's health care in Illinois.
Nancy Pelosi discusses reproductive health care during Downers Grove visit
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said contraception and marriage equality will be the next urgent issues to fight for.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said contraception and marriage equality will be the next urgent issues to fight for.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: County board OKs resolution to oppose controversial new law
The McHenry County Board has voted to oppose a controversial Illinois public safety law set to take effect next year.
The McHenry County Board has voted to oppose a controversial Illinois public safety law set to take effect next year.
Chicago mayoral candidate reveals plan to combat crime
Chicago mayoral challenger Sophia King has unveiled her plan to reverse a spike in violent crime in the city.
Chicago mayoral challenger Sophia King has unveiled her plan to reverse a spike in violent crime in the city.
Latest fundraising has Paul Vallas eager for campaign fight in Chicago mayoral race
A former Chicago Public Schools CEO, Paul Vallas said he has $1.82 million cash on hand after a modest third-quarter of fundraising, as well as a “significant spike” in contributions after the Sept. 30 deadline that has added $782,000 and counting to his campaign fund.
A former Chicago Public Schools CEO, Paul Vallas said he has $1.82 million cash on hand after a modest third-quarter of fundraising, as well as a “significant spike” in contributions after the Sept. 30 deadline that has added $782,000 and counting to his campaign fund.
Illinois to take center stage in battle over union rights vote
With U.S. union ranks swelling as everyone from coffee shop baristas to warehouse workers seeks to organize, Illinois voters will decide next month whether to amend their state constitution to guarantee the right to bargain collectively.
With U.S. union ranks swelling as everyone from coffee shop baristas to warehouse workers seeks to organize, Illinois voters will decide next month whether to amend their state constitution to guarantee the right to bargain collectively.