Chicago mayoral candidates call on Lightfoot to step up after violent holiday weekend
After another violent holiday weekend in Chicago, candidates for mayor said Tuesday it's time to hold Lori Lightfoot accountable.
After another violent holiday weekend in Chicago, candidates for mayor said Tuesday it's time to hold Lori Lightfoot accountable.
Early voting for next month's primary kicks off for Chicago voters May 31
A reminder for Chicago voters: Early voting for next month's primary kicks off Tuesday, May 31.
A reminder for Chicago voters: Early voting for next month's primary kicks off Tuesday, May 31.
Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he is 'open' to ban on assault weapons
Kinzinger says his position on a federal ban on AR-15 rifles has changed in the wake of the Texas mass shooting.
Kinzinger says his position on a federal ban on AR-15 rifles has changed in the wake of the Texas mass shooting.
'2nd Amendment was never absolute,' Biden says in gun reform talk
The president hinted Monday that there may be some bipartisan support to tighten restrictions on the kind of high-powered weapons used by the gunman in the Uvalde school shooting.
The president hinted Monday that there may be some bipartisan support to tighten restrictions on the kind of high-powered weapons used by the gunman in the Uvalde school shooting.
Nancy Pelosi's husband arrested for alleged drunk driving after crash in Napa
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after getting into a crash with another car in Napa on Saturday night.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after getting into a crash with another car in Napa on Saturday night.
Baby formula shortage: Out-of-stock rates surge to 70%
Products from Abbott's shuttered facility won't hit shelves until at least mid-July
Products from Abbott's shuttered facility won't hit shelves until at least mid-July
Chicago doctor says hardest part of profession is telling parents 'senseless violence took their child away'
"Less than 2 weeks ago, a 17-year-old used a gun to shoot a 16-year-old at Millennium park who later died here at Lurie Children's despite the efforts of our emergency team to save his life. This is not a political crisis this is a public health crisis," said Thomas Shanley, MD, President and CEO of Lurie Children’s.
"Less than 2 weeks ago, a 17-year-old used a gun to shoot a 16-year-old at Millennium park who later died here at Lurie Children's despite the efforts of our emergency team to save his life. This is not a political crisis this is a public health crisis," said Thomas Shanley, MD, President and CEO of Lurie Children’s.
Flannery Fired Up: May 27, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
2 incumbent Illinois Democrats facing off in next month's primary election debate on FOX 32
Two incumbent congressional Democrats facing off in next month’s primary election debated on FOX 32 Chicago Friday.
Two incumbent congressional Democrats facing off in next month’s primary election debated on FOX 32 Chicago Friday.
Research suggests assault weapons ban would save lives
Northwestern professor Dr. Post says you can't blame mental illness, but instead, gunmen she calls "evil", are often inspired by other shooters.
Northwestern professor Dr. Post says you can't blame mental illness, but instead, gunmen she calls "evil", are often inspired by other shooters.
Senate blocks domestic terrorism bill that Democrats pushed following mass shooting in Buffalo
A mass shooting at a Texas elementary school is fueling the debate over gun control laws, and exposing a deep divide between Americans and lawmakers.
A mass shooting at a Texas elementary school is fueling the debate over gun control laws, and exposing a deep divide between Americans and lawmakers.
New Illinois bills aim to combat carjackings, vehicle thefts
One bill will waive fines and tickets accumulated on a stolen vehicle.
One bill will waive fines and tickets accumulated on a stolen vehicle.
Pritzker signs bills to combat carjackings, thefts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a collection of bills aimed to combat carjackings and vehicle thefts.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a collection of bills aimed to combat carjackings and vehicle thefts.
Northwestern professor: Assault weapons ban would save lives
A professor from Northwestern who studies mass shootings says you can't blame mental illness. She says access to assault weapons is key.
A professor from Northwestern who studies mass shootings says you can't blame mental illness. She says access to assault weapons is key.
Ex-Illinois House leader Arroyo sentenced for bribery scheme
A former Democratic leader in the Illinois House was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme.
A former Democratic leader in the Illinois House was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme.
Illinois Democrats respond to Texas governor's comments on Chicago
"There are more people who were shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas." Abbott declared, after claiming he was sorry to have to say it.
"There are more people who were shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas." Abbott declared, after claiming he was sorry to have to say it.
Statistics show guns are leading cause of death of Illinois children
The CDC says one in five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
The CDC says one in five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
Biden signs policing order on 2-year anniversary of George Floyd's death
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to improve accountability in policing.
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to improve accountability in policing.
Indiana lawmakers override veto to enable transgender sports ban
Republican lawmakers in Indiana have voted to override the GOP governor’s veto of a bill banning transgender females from competing in girls school sports and join more than a dozen other states adopting similar laws.
Republican lawmakers in Indiana have voted to override the GOP governor’s veto of a bill banning transgender females from competing in girls school sports and join more than a dozen other states adopting similar laws.
Arizona congressman blasts Ted Cruz’s comments against gun control following Texas elementary school shooting
Moments after the deadly Uvalde school shooting, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he doesn’t believe gun control is a solution to combating mass shootings in the U.S.
Moments after the deadly Uvalde school shooting, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he doesn’t believe gun control is a solution to combating mass shootings in the U.S.