Write-in ballots force Taliaferro into 29th Ward runoff, La Spata ekes out reelection in 1st
It’ll be a race to the runoff for West Side Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) — and a sigh of relief for Logan Square Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st).
It’ll be a race to the runoff for West Side Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) — and a sigh of relief for Logan Square Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st).
New proposal in Chicago would make the city responsible for snow removal on sidewalks
Shoveling your sidewalks could be a thing of the past, under a new proposal in Chicago.
Shoveling your sidewalks could be a thing of the past, under a new proposal in Chicago.
Shoveling your sidewalks could be a thing of the past under new proposal in Chicago
At Wednesday's City Council meeting, Ald. Gilbert Villegas introduced the "Plow the Sidewalks" pilot program ordinance, calling on the city to take on the task of sidewalk snow removal.
At Wednesday's City Council meeting, Ald. Gilbert Villegas introduced the "Plow the Sidewalks" pilot program ordinance, calling on the city to take on the task of sidewalk snow removal.
Illinois residents could be fined for driving with dogs on their laps under new proposed bill
Residents could be fined if they let their furry friends sit on their laps while driving in Illinois under a new proposed bill.
Residents could be fined if they let their furry friends sit on their laps while driving in Illinois under a new proposed bill.
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Vallas receives endorsements from City Council members while AG Raoul backs Johnson
Aldermen for the 11th, 39th, 50th and 44th have endorsed candidate for mayor Paul Vallas and his tough on crime campaign. Candidate Brandon Johnson gained support of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. He is the first statewide elected official to endorse a candidate in this runoff.
Aldermen for the 11th, 39th, 50th and 44th have endorsed candidate for mayor Paul Vallas and his tough on crime campaign. Candidate Brandon Johnson gained support of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. He is the first statewide elected official to endorse a candidate in this runoff.
Ja’Mal Green endorses Vallas in runoff; Kwame Raoul first statewide official to back Johnson
After securing a series of promises he hopes will improve the lives of African Americans, vanquished mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green on Wednesday endorsed Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the April 4 mayoral runoff.
After securing a series of promises he hopes will improve the lives of African Americans, vanquished mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green on Wednesday endorsed Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the April 4 mayoral runoff.
Flannery Fired Up: March 10, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson discuss violence prevention, safety at latest forum
When Johnson repeated his frequent claim that 40% of calls to 911 relate to mental health issues, a moderator told him the city says it's just three percent. Johnson said he didn't believe that figure.
When Johnson repeated his frequent claim that 40% of calls to 911 relate to mental health issues, a moderator told him the city says it's just three percent. Johnson said he didn't believe that figure.
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson discuss violence prevention, safety at latest forum
When Johnson repeated his frequent claim that 40% of calls to 911 relate to mental health issues, a moderator told him the city says it's just three percent.? Johnson said he didn't believe that figure.
When Johnson repeated his frequent claim that 40% of calls to 911 relate to mental health issues, a moderator told him the city says it's just three percent.? Johnson said he didn't believe that figure.
2024 poll: Trump, DeSantis neck and neck
A new poll shows former President Donald Trump is neck and neck with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A new poll shows former President Donald Trump is neck and neck with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Pritzker seeks largest investment in higher education in over two decades
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is visiting community colleges across the state proposing a $100 million investment into higher education. If he's successful, it would be the state's largest increase in education funding in over two decades.
ComEd bribery trial: Jury selection underway
Dozens of jurors were brought in for questioning in the case against four people - all connected to ComEd - that are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit the energy company.
Dozens of jurors were brought in for questioning in the case against four people - all connected to ComEd - that are accused of trying to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to benefit the energy company.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: State supreme court hears arguments over elimination of cash bail
The provision was to go into effect Jan. 1 under the wide-ranging criminal justice reform bill, but it was challenged by a flurry of last-minute lawsuits by roughly 60 sheriffs and state’s attorneys.
The provision was to go into effect Jan. 1 under the wide-ranging criminal justice reform bill, but it was challenged by a flurry of last-minute lawsuits by roughly 60 sheriffs and state’s attorneys.
Chicago mayoral race: Endorsements trickle in for Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Chicago mayoral race: Endorsements trickle in for Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas received endorsements from different local organizations on Tuesday morning.
Illinois looks to ban 'Zoom' calls while driving
The Illinois legislation would ban video calls while driving, along with streaming videos or scanning social media on your phone.
The Illinois legislation would ban video calls while driving, along with streaming videos or scanning social media on your phone.
Chicago mayoral election: 36 newly elected police district councilors endorse Johnson
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Senator Mitch McConnell discharged to inpatient facility
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after falling at a private dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel last week.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after falling at a private dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel last week.
Chicago mayoral candidate receives endorsement of police district councilors
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.
Both Chicago mayoral candidates have vowed to make public safety a top priority, but each have differing views on how to tackle the issue.