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.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to kick off re-election campaign Wednesday
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to launch her re-election bid this week with a handful of alderpersons at her side.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to launch her re-election bid this week with a handful of alderpersons at her side.
Flannery Fired Up: June 3, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Durbin, Preckwinkle push for gun control on 'National Gun Violence Awareness Day'
“These bullets explode bone, shred organs, so there is nothing left to repair. They create shockwaves that destroy the body. They kill, which is the only purpose of these weapons of war,” a Chicago doctor said.
“These bullets explode bone, shred organs, so there is nothing left to repair. They create shockwaves that destroy the body. They kill, which is the only purpose of these weapons of war,” a Chicago doctor said.
VP Kamala Harris renews calls for new federal gun control laws
Vice President Kamala Harris renewed calls for new federal gun control laws Friday as she spoke to a conference of mayors that included Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Vice President Kamala Harris renewed calls for new federal gun control laws Friday as she spoke to a conference of mayors that included Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Illinois GOP gubernatorial hopefuls say guards, mental health keys to stop mass shootings
There was little difference among Republican candidates for governor in a televised debate Thursday when it came to questions of protecting schoolchildren from mass shootings, reversing some of the nation’s more liberal abortion-access laws and ensuring that parents, not bureaucrats, decide what children learn in the classroom.
There was little difference among Republican candidates for governor in a televised debate Thursday when it came to questions of protecting schoolchildren from mass shootings, reversing some of the nation’s more liberal abortion-access laws and ensuring that parents, not bureaucrats, decide what children learn in the classroom.
Biden says there have been 20 mass shootings in the US since Uvalde school shooting
In his Thursday night address to the nation where he pushed several gun control measures, President Biden said just since Uvalde, there have been 20 mass shootings in the U.S.
In his Thursday night address to the nation where he pushed several gun control measures, President Biden said just since Uvalde, there have been 20 mass shootings in the U.S.
Chicago high school students lead 'Parade to the Polls' to cast early ballots
High school students who are voting for the first time led a "Parade to the Polls" in Chicago Thursday.
High school students who are voting for the first time led a "Parade to the Polls" in Chicago Thursday.
Ohio GOP law hopes to arm school teachers with guns following mass shootings
The Republican-backed measure aims to undo the effect of a 2021 state Supreme Court ruling that said under current law armed school workers would need hundreds of hours of training.
The Republican-backed measure aims to undo the effect of a 2021 state Supreme Court ruling that said under current law armed school workers would need hundreds of hours of training.
Roderick Sawyer, son of former Chicago mayor, joins growing field to unseat Lori Lightfoot
The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.
The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.
Former Secret Service agent who was shot protecting Reagan weighs in on Hinckley's release
The man who shot President Ronald Reagan has been granted full freedom by a federal judge.
The man who shot President Ronald Reagan has been granted full freedom by a federal judge.
Former Secret Service agent reacts to John Hinckley's release
The man who shot President Ronald Reagan has been granted full freedom by a federal judge.
The man who shot President Ronald Reagan has been granted full freedom by a federal judge.
Irvin promises to repeal criminal justice reforms, gubernatorial rival calls him a 'fraud'
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin brought his campaign for governor to Chicago on Wednesday, promising to repeal criminal justice reforms signed into law by incumbent JB Pritzker.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin brought his campaign for governor to Chicago on Wednesday, promising to repeal criminal justice reforms signed into law by incumbent JB Pritzker.
Paul Vallas lays out pillars of his campaign to become Chicago's next mayor
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas officially announced Wednesday he is entering the race to become the city's next mayor.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas officially announced Wednesday he is entering the race to become the city's next mayor.
Paul Vallas enters Chicago mayoral race
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas announced Wednesday he will be entering the race to become Chicago's next mayor.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas announced Wednesday he will be entering the race to become Chicago's next mayor.
Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas throws hat into Chicago mayoral race
Former Chicago Public Schools head Paul Vallas announced Wednesday he will be entering the race to become Chicago's next mayor.
Former Chicago Public Schools head Paul Vallas announced Wednesday he will be entering the race to become Chicago's next mayor.
Irvin, Bailey to square off Thursday in first TV debate with all 6 GOP primary candidates
All six Republican primary candidates for governor will appear together on stage for the first time Thursday in a high stakes televised debate.
All six Republican primary candidates for governor will appear together on stage for the first time Thursday in a high stakes televised debate.
Early voting gets underway at downtown Chicago supersite
On a muggy Tuesday morning, early voting for the June 28 primary got underway in the city with a dozen people waiting in line outside the Chicago Board of Elections supersite downtown.
On a muggy Tuesday morning, early voting for the June 28 primary got underway in the city with a dozen people waiting in line outside the Chicago Board of Elections supersite downtown.
New Illinois law waives school fees for low-income students with veteran or active military parent
Beginning Tuesday, school fees in Illinois will be waived for low-income students with a veteran or active military parent.
Beginning Tuesday, school fees in Illinois will be waived for low-income students with a veteran or active military parent.