Irvin no longer Republican frontrunner in Illinois governor's race, new poll shows
Sources close to Richard Irvin said Gov. JB Pritzker and his allies are on track to spend $32 million trying to defeat Irvin in the June 28 Republican primary.
Sources close to Richard Irvin said Gov. JB Pritzker and his allies are on track to spend $32 million trying to defeat Irvin in the June 28 Republican primary.
House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
Chicago's Father Michael Pfleger weighs in on gun control
The calls for lawmakers to act on gun control have continued to grow in the wake off all the recent mass shootings. Congress held a hearing Wednesday on the issue. Meanwhile, national and local leaders continue to speak out and demand change.
The calls for lawmakers to act on gun control have continued to grow in the wake off all the recent mass shootings. Congress held a hearing Wednesday on the issue. Meanwhile, national and local leaders continue to speak out and demand change.
Crime becoming a major focus in Illinois' gubernatorial primary
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended his party's record on fighting crime, one day after a voter revolt in California unseated a progressive prosecutor.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended his party's record on fighting crime, one day after a voter revolt in California unseated a progressive prosecutor.
DePaul professor weighs in on mass shootings, gun control in America
The focus on Capitol Hill Wednesday was squarely on gun control. During an emotional House hearing, many who've lost loved ones spoke, including one woman who mentioned Chicago in saying gun laws are not effective. A DePaul College of Law teacher who aided the FBI in drafting the school?s active shooter response plan joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
The focus on Capitol Hill Wednesday was squarely on gun control. During an emotional House hearing, many who've lost loved ones spoke, including one woman who mentioned Chicago in saying gun laws are not effective. A DePaul College of Law teacher who aided the FBI in drafting the school?s active shooter response plan joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Crime becoming a major focus in Illinois' gubernatorial primary
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended his party's record on fighting crime, one day after a voter revolt in California unseated a progressive prosecutor.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended his party's record on fighting crime, one day after a voter revolt in California unseated a progressive prosecutor.
19 seeking to replace departing City Council member Scott include his sister, chief of staff
Nineteen candidates — including the sister and chief-of-staff of now-retired Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) — are vying to fill the vacancy created by Scott’s resignation and get a leg up on the next election by winning Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s second City Council appointment.
Nineteen candidates — including the sister and chief-of-staff of now-retired Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) — are vying to fill the vacancy created by Scott’s resignation and get a leg up on the next election by winning Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s second City Council appointment.
Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims and survivors testify in Congress
Families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas appeared before a U.S. House committee Wednesday in an effort to share the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.
Families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas appeared before a U.S. House committee Wednesday in an effort to share the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.
Lightfoot says strategy to win over Chicagoans is focusing on empathy, spreading positive messages
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says her strategy to win over Chicagoans, is to focus on empathy and spread positive messages about what the city is doing.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says her strategy to win over Chicagoans, is to focus on empathy and spread positive messages about what the city is doing.
Lightfoot launches re-election campaign: 'We have a lot more work to do'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot began her campaign for a second term, visiting five Chicago neighborhoods. She says her strategy to win over Chicagoans, is to focus on empathy and spread positive messages about what the city is doing.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot began her campaign for a second term, visiting five Chicago neighborhoods. She says her strategy to win over Chicagoans, is to focus on empathy and spread positive messages about what the city is doing.
Toni Preckwinkle pushing bid for fourth term as Cook County Board President
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
Toni Preckwinkle to run for fourth term as Cook County Board President
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
More than 70 precincts in Chicago will be without election sites for primary election
A Cook County Circuit Court granted a request to close 73 polling places --- leaving more than 59,000 registered voters without a nearby poll.
A Cook County Circuit Court granted a request to close 73 polling places --- leaving more than 59,000 registered voters without a nearby poll.
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility' after Uvalde school shooting
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Pritzker says he would send National Guard to Chicago if asked
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to help deal with the surge in violent crime.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to help deal with the surge in violent crime.
Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in emotional plea at White House
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
'Let's get back to work': Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces re-election campaign
"It’s you that I fight for. All the people who love, breathe, and believe in making the greatest city in the world even greater," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said in a video announcing her re-election.
"It’s you that I fight for. All the people who love, breathe, and believe in making the greatest city in the world even greater," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said in a video announcing her re-election.
Pro-choice activists strip during Joel Osteen church service: 'Overturn Roe, hell no'
The activists were escorted from the church, igniting applause from churchgoers.
The activists were escorted from the church, igniting applause from churchgoers.
Election officials warn Chicagoans of possible voting headaches on June 28
Just three weeks before Election Day, the Chicago Board of Elections says it will not provide normal polling places for more than 100,000 voters.
Just three weeks before Election Day, the Chicago Board of Elections says it will not provide normal polling places for more than 100,000 voters.
British Prime Minister Johnson survives no-confidence vote
Boris Johnson, who's been plagued with many scandals throughout his time as Britain's prime minister, survived a no-confidence vote Monday.
Boris Johnson, who's been plagued with many scandals throughout his time as Britain's prime minister, survived a no-confidence vote Monday.