Illinois Governor JB Pritzker returning to in-person work after Paxlovid, negative COVID test
“I am feeling better and have tested negative for COVID-19,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a tweet. “Looking forward to getting back to work in person this week.”
“I am feeling better and have tested negative for COVID-19,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a tweet. “Looking forward to getting back to work in person this week.”
Biden likely has highly contagious BA.5 strain of COVID-19, doctor says
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
Flannery Fired Up: July 22, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois Democrats at risk of losing majority on state Supreme Court
Facing a potential loss of their party's longtime majority at the Illinois Supreme Court, Democrats offered several dire warnings Friday.
Facing a potential loss of their party's longtime majority at the Illinois Supreme Court, Democrats offered several dire warnings Friday.
Durbin calls for more gun control, says Highland Park police were 'up against a mighty weapon'
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for more action on gun safety in the wake of a mass shooting in Highland Park.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for more action on gun safety in the wake of a mass shooting in Highland Park.
Jan. 6 takeaways: White House in chaos, unmovable Trump
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
'Safer America Act': Biden details safety plan to combat crime across US
Despite his COVID-19 diagnosis, President Joe Biden has released details on a new strategy to fight crime across the nation that will cost $37 billion.
Despite his COVID-19 diagnosis, President Joe Biden has released details on a new strategy to fight crime across the nation that will cost $37 billion.
Senate bill would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the first majority leader in history to endorse cannabis legalization at the federal level.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the first majority leader in history to endorse cannabis legalization at the federal level.
Safer America Act: Biden details new $37 billion crime-fighting strategy
Despite his COVID-19 diagnosis, President Joe Biden has released details on a new strategy to fight crime across the nation that will cost $37 billion.
Despite his COVID-19 diagnosis, President Joe Biden has released details on a new strategy to fight crime across the nation that will cost $37 billion.
Illinois lawmakers call for stricter gun laws during US Senate hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) set the stage Wednesday during a Senate judicial committee hearing on the deadly Highland Park shooting.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) set the stage Wednesday during a Senate judicial committee hearing on the deadly Highland Park shooting.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Illinois lawmakers make case for stricter gun control during Senate committee hearing on the Highland Park shooting
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth made impassioned pleas for stricter gun control measures in wake of the deadly Highland Park shooting.
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth made impassioned pleas for stricter gun control measures in wake of the deadly Highland Park shooting.
President Biden signs executive order to assist the return of Americans held hostage abroad
Alberto Coll from the DePaul College of Law explains the significance of President Joe Biden's most recent executive order aiming to reduce the taking of U.S. hostages and the wrongfully detained.
Alberto Coll from the DePaul College of Law explains the significance of President Joe Biden's most recent executive order aiming to reduce the taking of U.S. hostages and the wrongfully detained.
Illinois congresswoman arrested for blocking traffic during abortion rights protest
Multiple members of Congress including Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday afternoon outside the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.
Multiple members of Congress including Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday afternoon outside the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.
Report: Chicago to host Democratic presidential convention in 2024
The Democratic 2024 convention site team will reportedly be visiting Chicago next week.
The Democratic 2024 convention site team will reportedly be visiting Chicago next week.
House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Chicago to host DNC in 2024: report
The Democratic 2024 convention site team will reportedly be visiting Chicago next week.
The Democratic 2024 convention site team will reportedly be visiting Chicago next week.
Schakowsky among 16 members of Congress arrested during abortion protest near Supreme Court
Multiple members of Congress including Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday afternoon outside the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.
Multiple members of Congress including Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday afternoon outside the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.
Jury selection underway for ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon
After a day-long court session, final jury selection will stretch into a second day in the contempt-of-Congress trial of Steve Bannon.
After a day-long court session, final jury selection will stretch into a second day in the contempt-of-Congress trial of Steve Bannon.