Willie Wilson files lawsuit to stop closure of Chicago voting precincts
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson filed a lawsuit Monday against the Chicago Board of Elections.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson filed a lawsuit Monday against the Chicago Board of Elections.
Colorado mom guilty of Qanon kidnapping conspiracy
Many QAnon supporters believe former President Donald Trump was fighting to expose a group of satanic, cannibalistic child molesters they believe secretly runs the globe.
Many QAnon supporters believe former President Donald Trump was fighting to expose a group of satanic, cannibalistic child molesters they believe secretly runs the globe.
What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
Illinois voters may opt to vote-by-mail in all elections
Elections officials are sending applications for permanent permission to vote by mail to each of the state's 8 million registered voters.
Elections officials are sending applications for permanent permission to vote by mail to each of the state's 8 million registered voters.
Justice Dept. releases redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
President Joe Biden promised to let Attorney General Merrick Garland handle the investigation into top secret documents found at former president Donald Trump's Florida home, but the current chief executive did mock one of his predecessor's key defenses.
President Joe Biden promised to let Attorney General Merrick Garland handle the investigation into top secret documents found at former president Donald Trump's Florida home, but the current chief executive did mock one of his predecessor's key defenses.
Flannery Fired Up: August 26, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois congresswoman highlights importance of abortion rights on Women's Equality Day
President Joe Biden said his administration is safeguarding women's health care and privacy despite the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
President Joe Biden said his administration is safeguarding women's health care and privacy despite the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
White House marks Women's Equality Day with push for abortion rights
The White House is marking Women's Equality Day with a push for abortion rights.
The White House is marking Women's Equality Day with a push for abortion rights.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
Dixon Butts? Candidate endorsed by 'your mother'? Joke Arizona political signs catching people's attention
It's campaign season, and that means political signs are being put up along some major intersections. In between political signs for the various candidates, however, are signs that are being put up as practical jokes.
It's campaign season, and that means political signs are being put up along some major intersections. In between political signs for the various candidates, however, are signs that are being put up as practical jokes.
Chicago church says 2 women vandalized building due to pro-choice message
The Chicago church has a sign posted outside that reads, ?We support abortion on demand without apology.?
The Chicago church has a sign posted outside that reads, ?We support abortion on demand without apology.?
Lake View church says 2 women vandalized building due to pro-choice message
The Chicago church has a sign posted outside that reads, “We support abortion on demand without apology.”
The Chicago church has a sign posted outside that reads, “We support abortion on demand without apology.”
More 'trigger laws' take effect: 4 more states to ban almost all abortions
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
Biden's plan of canceling student loan debt becomes issue in Illinois' 8th Congressional District
“This is Robin Hood in reverse. This is simply taking from the poor and the middle class and giving to the better off among us,” said Chris Dargis, candidate for Congress in Illinois' 8th District.
“This is Robin Hood in reverse. This is simply taking from the poor and the middle class and giving to the better off among us,” said Chris Dargis, candidate for Congress in Illinois' 8th District.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden's plan explained
With the freeze on student loan payments set to expire soon and pressure from Democrats to provide broader relief, President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a wide-sweeping debt cancelation program in which many could get $10,000 forgiven ? and even more for those with the greatest financial need.
With the freeze on student loan payments set to expire soon and pressure from Democrats to provide broader relief, President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a wide-sweeping debt cancelation program in which many could get $10,000 forgiven ? and even more for those with the greatest financial need.
Lightfoot accuses conservative PAC of darkening her skin in TV ad: ‘News flash. I’m Black and I'm proud'
“News flash. I’m Black and I’m proud. Everyone knows it. No need to use cheap tricks to darken my skin and try to scare voters with false narratives about Chicago,” Lightfoot said in a statement on Tuesday.
“News flash. I’m Black and I’m proud. Everyone knows it. No need to use cheap tricks to darken my skin and try to scare voters with false narratives about Chicago,” Lightfoot said in a statement on Tuesday.
Most in US want stricter gun laws, AP-NORC poll finds
The poll found that 71% of Americans say gun laws should be stricter, including about half of Republicans and a majority of those in gun-owning households.
The poll found that 71% of Americans say gun laws should be stricter, including about half of Republicans and a majority of those in gun-owning households.
Biden's plan on forgiving student loan debt
President Biden’s expected to make an announcement about student loans this week.
President Biden’s expected to make an announcement about student loans this week.
Former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson reports to federal prison
Former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, part of Chicago’s most famous political family, has begun serving a four-month prison sentence for lying to banking regulators and filing false income tax returns in a case involving the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Bridgeport.
Former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, part of Chicago’s most famous political family, has begun serving a four-month prison sentence for lying to banking regulators and filing false income tax returns in a case involving the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Bridgeport.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb meets with Taiwan's president, discusses economic development
Gov. Holcomb's visit comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi caused an uproar in China over her trip to Taiwan earlier this month.
Gov. Holcomb's visit comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi caused an uproar in China over her trip to Taiwan earlier this month.