Proposal would allow state-licensed drug injection sites in Illinois to fight opioid crisis

A proposal in Springfield would allow state-licensed drug injection sites to open across Illinois in an effort to reduce fatal overdoses amid a nationwide opioid crisis that has hit Cook County particularly hard.

Hakeem Jeffries unanimously elected to lead House Democrats

Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.

Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill

The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.

Pritzker announces agreement to eliminate pandemic unemployment debt

Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.

Chicago mayoral field swells to 11 with Lightfoot, Garcia, other late filers

The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor — incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia — filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.

Chicago mayoral field swells to 11 with Lightfoot, Garcia, other late filers
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The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor ? incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia ? filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.

Rep. Mike Quigley talks about the struggle of Ukrainians as winter approaches
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley joins Good Day Chicago to discuss a host of topics including the latest between Russia and Ukraine and the upcoming Chicago mayoral election.