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.
Cheers for Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden declares 'moment of real change'
With President Joe Biden at her side, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered emotional remarks at the White House a day after the Senate approved her Supreme Court nomination.
With President Joe Biden at her side, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered emotional remarks at the White House a day after the Senate approved her Supreme Court nomination.
Illinois budget allows residents breaks on gas and groceries
Most Illinoisans will get a check from the state, as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s balanced budget.
Most Illinoisans will get a check from the state, as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s balanced budget.
Illinois budget: $1.8 billion tax-break deal reached, with fund-diversion help
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court, making history as 1st Black female
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Black female to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Black female to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
Illinois lawmakers draw closer to finalizing election-year state budget
Just days before the end of the legislative session, Illinois House Democrats on Wednesday outlined their own package of nearly $1.4 billion in tax cuts as party leaders in Springfield inch closer to hammering out the state’s election-year budget.
Just days before the end of the legislative session, Illinois House Democrats on Wednesday outlined their own package of nearly $1.4 billion in tax cuts as party leaders in Springfield inch closer to hammering out the state’s election-year budget.
Former President Obama speaks at U of C
Former President Barack Obama was back in Chicago Wednesday, giving a speech at U of C.
Former President Barack Obama was back in Chicago Wednesday, giving a speech at U of C.
Former Madigan chief of staff asks judge to toss parts of his perjury indictment
The former longtime chief of staff to then-House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a judge to toss part of his perjury indictment, arguing that key questions he fielded in front of a federal grand jury were ambiguous and that some of his allegedly false answers were "literally true."
The former longtime chief of staff to then-House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a judge to toss part of his perjury indictment, arguing that key questions he fielded in front of a federal grand jury were ambiguous and that some of his allegedly false answers were "literally true."
About 455 ghost guns recovered by Chicago police, aldermen urge lawmakers to make them illegal
Last year, the Chicago Police Department recovered approximately 455 ghost guns — which is two times more than New York City.
Last year, the Chicago Police Department recovered approximately 455 ghost guns — which is two times more than New York City.
Illinois Democrats push new bill with incentives to keep police on the job
Moderate Democrats in Springfield are pushing a new bill to keep more police officers on the job, but Republicans aren't buying it.
Moderate Democrats in Springfield are pushing a new bill to keep more police officers on the job, but Republicans aren't buying it.
Senate to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination this week
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
Illinois Democrats want to use state budget surplus to send $100 checks to Illinois residents
Under the plan, the state would send relief checks of $100 per person and $50 child to Illinois taxpayers who make up to $250,000 individually or $500,000 jointly. Lawmakers said the checks would be delivered in late summer or early fall of this year.
Under the plan, the state would send relief checks of $100 per person and $50 child to Illinois taxpayers who make up to $250,000 individually or $500,000 jointly. Lawmakers said the checks would be delivered in late summer or early fall of this year.
Ukraine accuses Russian troops of massacre after finding city strewn with bodies
Bodies with bound hands, close-range gunshot wounds and signs of torture lay scattered in a city on the outskirts of Kyiv after Russian soldiers withdrew from the area.
Bodies with bound hands, close-range gunshot wounds and signs of torture lay scattered in a city on the outskirts of Kyiv after Russian soldiers withdrew from the area.
Law heading for governor's desk would require life-saving equipment along Lake Michigan
"This past summer was the last straw. We had another drowning. This young man was six feet from the pier. If we'd had a life ring, he'd be alive today," State Rep Kelly Cassidy, the House sponsor of the bill, said.
"This past summer was the last straw. We had another drowning. This young man was six feet from the pier. If we'd had a life ring, he'd be alive today," State Rep Kelly Cassidy, the House sponsor of the bill, said.
Disney Co. vs. Gov. DeSantis: Florida governor threatens Reedy Creek Act after 'Don't Say Gay' bill critiques
When you look at the Disney signs outside of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, you may think of Mickey Mouse and fun times with family for friends at one of the resort's four theme parks, but experts say it's more like a very large company that has its own town.
When you look at the Disney signs outside of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, you may think of Mickey Mouse and fun times with family for friends at one of the resort's four theme parks, but experts say it's more like a very large company that has its own town.
Jen Psaki reportedly set to leave White House for MSNBC gig in May
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
Lightfoot on potential bid for 2024 Democratic National Convention: 'Chicago is the right choice'
Illinois Democrats are weighing a potential bid for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Illinois Democrats are weighing a potential bid for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Illinois lawmakers, organizations recognize Transgender Day of Visibility: 'Don't isolate your children'
Various organizations gathered on Daley Plaza Thursday to recognize the 13th Annual International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Various organizations gathered on Daley Plaza Thursday to recognize the 13th Annual International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Chicago considering bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago is considering a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Chicago is considering a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.