Flannery Fired Up: April 22, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Bill would require eligible US citizens to vote in general elections or face fine
The Civic Duty to Vote Act was introduced this week in the House. It would require eligible U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in general elections or face a fine.
The Civic Duty to Vote Act was introduced this week in the House. It would require eligible U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in general elections or face a fine.
Rudy Giuliani revealed as Jack in the Box on ‘The Masked Singer’
As soon as Rudy Giuliani started singing his exit song, panelist Ken Jeong left the stage in protest.
As soon as Rudy Giuliani started singing his exit song, panelist Ken Jeong left the stage in protest.
WILL HE RUN? Biden reportedly reveals his 2024 decision to Obama
President Joe Biden has told former President Barack Obama his plans for 2024.
President Joe Biden has told former President Barack Obama his plans for 2024.
Pritzker signs Illinois budget as Republican rivals take aim at governor's tax hike record
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
President Biden reportedly tells Obama he’s seeking re-election in 2024
Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.
Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.
Gas station owners threatening to go to court to block Illinois from posting a notice on fuel pumps
Democrats responded that the idea of requiring a sign at every field pump about the deferred two cents a gallon tax increase copies an idea implemented by former Republican Gov. George Ryan.
Democrats responded that the idea of requiring a sign at every field pump about the deferred two cents a gallon tax increase copies an idea implemented by former Republican Gov. George Ryan.
Illinois offering free health care to undocumented immigrants ages 55 to 64
The free health care for immigrants includes doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
The free health care for immigrants includes doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
Flannery Fired Up: April 15, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Here's how much the Bidens paid in taxes for 2021
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
Biden says he's doing 'everything within my power' to address 'Putin price hikes'
Issuing an executive order Tuesday, President Joe Biden said drivers across the country will not have to buy the more expensive "summer blend" of gasoline.
Issuing an executive order Tuesday, President Joe Biden said drivers across the country will not have to buy the more expensive "summer blend" of gasoline.
Biden waiving ethanol rule in bid to lower gas prices
Issuing an executive order Tuesday, President Joe Biden said drivers across the country will not have to buy the more expensive "summer blend" of gasoline.
Issuing an executive order Tuesday, President Joe Biden said drivers across the country will not have to buy the more expensive "summer blend" of gasoline.
Former Chicago alderman Danny Solis’ secret deal with feds made public
The secret deal that former Ald. Danny Solis (25th) struck more than three years ago with federal prosecutors is now a public document.
The secret deal that former Ald. Danny Solis (25th) struck more than three years ago with federal prosecutors is now a public document.
Chicago mom of kid killed by gun violence pushes for new law that would cover funeral costs
"We are in debt to the funeral homes because we are waiting on the victim’s compensation to come through, but it still hasn’t," said Angela Gregg, whose 4-year-old son was killed by stray bullets in Chicago.
"We are in debt to the funeral homes because we are waiting on the victim’s compensation to come through, but it still hasn’t," said Angela Gregg, whose 4-year-old son was killed by stray bullets in Chicago.
Biden issues executive order to crack down on 'ghost guns'
"Ghost guns" are turning up in the Chicago area in record numbers, so Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is applauding President Biden?s actions and also highlighting new ghost gun legislation that passed in Springfield just days ago.
"Ghost guns" are turning up in the Chicago area in record numbers, so Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is applauding President Biden?s actions and also highlighting new ghost gun legislation that passed in Springfield just days ago.
Chicago reacts after Biden announces plan to crack down on 'ghost guns'
"Ghost guns" are turning up in the Chicago area in record numbers, so Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is applauding President Biden’s actions and also highlighting new ghost gun legislation that passed in Springfield just days ago.
"Ghost guns" are turning up in the Chicago area in record numbers, so Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is applauding President Biden’s actions and also highlighting new ghost gun legislation that passed in Springfield just days ago.
Chicago mayoral race: Will third time be a charm for Willie Wilson?
After running for Chicago mayor in 2015 and 2019 and failing to make the runoff election, wealthy businessman Willie Wilson announced during a Monday press conference he's going to run for the job again.
After running for Chicago mayor in 2015 and 2019 and failing to make the runoff election, wealthy businessman Willie Wilson announced during a Monday press conference he's going to run for the job again.
Willie Wilson joins 2023 race for Chicago mayor
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson on Monday joined the race to send Mayor Lori Lightfoot into political retirement after a single term.
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson on Monday joined the race to send Mayor Lori Lightfoot into political retirement after a single term.
Illinois Dems forcing private businesses to display 'free election year advertising,' critics say
Illinois Democrats passed legislation requiring private businesses to display messages that amount to "free election year advertising" for the party, Republican critics argue.
Illinois Democrats passed legislation requiring private businesses to display messages that amount to "free election year advertising" for the party, Republican critics argue.
Illinois lawmakers approve $46.5 billion budget with tax relief for residents
The plan includes a direct payment to Illinois residents making less than $200,000 per year or $400,000 per year for couples filing jointly.
The plan includes a direct payment to Illinois residents making less than $200,000 per year or $400,000 per year for couples filing jointly.