Chicago launches bid for hosting 2024 Democratic National Convention
FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery breaks down Chicago's decision to throw its hat in the running for hosting the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery breaks down Chicago's decision to throw its hat in the running for hosting the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Protestors gather at Supreme Court after bombshell report
Barriers were set up in front of the steps of the Supreme Court Building Monday as authorities anticipated crowds in response to a bombshell report on abortion rights.
Barriers were set up in front of the steps of the Supreme Court Building Monday as authorities anticipated crowds in response to a bombshell report on abortion rights.
Rep. Marie Newman slams leaked SCOTUS draft opinion looking to overturn Roe v. Wade decision
Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) shares her thoughts on the leaked draft that shows the Supreme Court may have its sights set on overturning the Roe v. Wade landmark decision.
Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) shares her thoughts on the leaked draft that shows the Supreme Court may have its sights set on overturning the Roe v. Wade landmark decision.
Leak of Supreme Court draft opinion in Roe v. Wade ruling was 'highly unusual,' law professor says
Carolyn Shapiro, professor at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, talks about the potential ramifications after a Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked, suggesting a potential overturning of the Roe v. Wade ruling.
Carolyn Shapiro, professor at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, talks about the potential ramifications after a Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked, suggesting a potential overturning of the Roe v. Wade ruling.
'Hell no!' Pritzker, Lightfoot react to report suggesting Roe v. Wade will be overturned
"As mayor, I have one message to anyone worried about access to abortion care… Chicago’s doors are open. We unequivocally respect you, and your choices," Mayor Lightfoot said on Twitter after the news broke.
"As mayor, I have one message to anyone worried about access to abortion care… Chicago’s doors are open. We unequivocally respect you, and your choices," Mayor Lightfoot said on Twitter after the news broke.
Chicago announces bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago on Tuesday announced a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention that will choose the party’s presidential nominee to the city in 2024.
Chicago on Tuesday announced a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention that will choose the party’s presidential nominee to the city in 2024.
Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, reported leaked draft opinion shows
The U.S. Supreme Court plans to strike down Roe versus Wade, overturning abortion rights, according to a draft majority opinion obtained by Politico.
The U.S. Supreme Court plans to strike down Roe versus Wade, overturning abortion rights, according to a draft majority opinion obtained by Politico.
Draft opinion suggests US Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade: report
Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide. Now, a draft opinion published by Politico suggests the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn it.
Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide. Now, a draft opinion published by Politico suggests the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn it.
Special grand jury seated in Trump election interference investigation in Georgia
Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
2022 May midterms: What to know about Ohio, Indiana primaries
Voters in 13 states head to the polls this month, with the first midterm elections happening Tuesday in Indiana and Ohio. Here’s what to watch for.
Voters in 13 states head to the polls this month, with the first midterm elections happening Tuesday in Indiana and Ohio. Here’s what to watch for.
Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
A new batch of startling evidence shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
A new batch of startling evidence shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
US bill aims to prevent sexual harassment from kindergarten through 12th grade
US Rep. Sean Casten joined FOX 32 to discuss a bill in Congress called the 'Stop Sexual Harassment K - 12 Act.'
US Rep. Sean Casten joined FOX 32 to discuss a bill in Congress called the 'Stop Sexual Harassment K - 12 Act.'
Chicago mayoral election: Lightfoot expected to run for second term, Mike Quigley rules out running
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday she will seek a second term in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday she will seek a second term in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Rep. Mike Quigley rules out run for Chicago mayor
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he will not be running to become Chicago's next mayor
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he will not be running to become Chicago's next mayor
Pritzker signs bill to address Illinois teacher shortage
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
Chicago aldermen oppose suspending rules to allow vote on revised ward map proposal
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
Orrin Hatch, Utah's longest running US Senator, dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch died Saturday. A cause of death was not given.
Former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch died Saturday. A cause of death was not given.
Flannery Fired Up: April 22, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!