Illinois bill would require condo boards to give unit owners access to building records more quickly
A state senator who represents part of Chicago's North Lakefront wants to improve access to building maintenance records for condo owners.
A state senator who represents part of Chicago's North Lakefront wants to improve access to building maintenance records for condo owners.
Chicago 911 dispatcher slams Mayor Lightfoot for reportedly using extra police protection: 'It's crazy'
"Now she feels what every other citizen within the north side, the west side, south side and downtown is feeling… since she's been in office that hey, crime is here," Thornton said. "Now she has her own secret little patrol on top of her regular detail patrolling her house."
"Now she feels what every other citizen within the north side, the west side, south side and downtown is feeling… since she's been in office that hey, crime is here," Thornton said. "Now she has her own secret little patrol on top of her regular detail patrolling her house."
Illinois proposal would create agency to combat organized retail theft gangs
Illinois is one of only three states that do very little to help local police and prosecutors combat organized retail theft.
Illinois is one of only three states that do very little to help local police and prosecutors combat organized retail theft.
From crime to QAnon — Pritzker and GOP follow national political scripts after parole board drama
A day after losing his battle to keep two of his appointees on the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday delivered an impassioned defense of the “incredibly thankless job” they do and a blistering attack on their Republican critics — comparing them to QAnon conspiracy theorists.
A day after losing his battle to keep two of his appointees on the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday delivered an impassioned defense of the “incredibly thankless job” they do and a blistering attack on their Republican critics — comparing them to QAnon conspiracy theorists.
Willie Wilson to announce April 11 if he’s running for mayor against Lightfoot
Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson said Tuesday he will announce April 11 whether to reprise his 2019 mayoral campaign against Lori Lightfoot, but insisted his $1.2 million gas giveaway was not a vote-buying prelude to it.
Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson said Tuesday he will announce April 11 whether to reprise his 2019 mayoral campaign against Lori Lightfoot, but insisted his $1.2 million gas giveaway was not a vote-buying prelude to it.
Two Pritzker appointees to state parole board ousted amid GOP complaints about 'troubling message'
Delivering a sharp rebuke to Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the state Senate on Monday rejected one of his nominees to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, a longtime consultant who is also a godmother to former President Barack Obama’s daughters.
Delivering a sharp rebuke to Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the state Senate on Monday rejected one of his nominees to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, a longtime consultant who is also a godmother to former President Barack Obama’s daughters.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
'Ghost gun' legislation: Illinois bill would crack down on the untraceable weapons
Ghost guns can be purchased online and come in a kit. They can be assembled in just 15 minutes and don't even have a serial number.
Ghost guns can be purchased online and come in a kit. They can be assembled in just 15 minutes and don't even have a serial number.
Duckworth pushes for stricter gun laws after shooting at Fashion Outlets Mall of Chicago in Rosemont
Reflecting on Friday's shooting at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago Mall in Rosemont, Duckworth called for stricter gun laws including universal background checks.
Reflecting on Friday's shooting at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago Mall in Rosemont, Duckworth called for stricter gun laws including universal background checks.
Flannery Fired Up: March 25, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Sen. Dick Durbin accuses GOP of political posturing during SCOTUS hearings
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has accused some of his Republican colleagues of political posturing during confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has accused some of his Republican colleagues of political posturing during confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Pritzker, Stratton endorse Illinois Congressman Danny Davis for reelection
Congressman Danny Davis has earned two more high-profile endorsements.
Congressman Danny Davis has earned two more high-profile endorsements.
Pritzker, Stratton endorse Illinois Congressman Danny Davis
Congressman Danny Davis has earned two more high-profile endorsements.
Congressman Danny Davis has earned two more high-profile endorsements.
Lightfoot to waive 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax hike temporarily to ease pain at pump
'POLITICAL STUNT'? Mayor Lightfoot will roll back her 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase temporarily to provide relief for motorists squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, however, an influential alderperson warned the temporary break would be viewed as a “political stunt.”
'POLITICAL STUNT'? Mayor Lightfoot will roll back her 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase temporarily to provide relief for motorists squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, however, an influential alderperson warned the temporary break would be viewed as a “political stunt.”
Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Marijuana legalization bill expected to reach US House next week
According to reports, the hearing is expected to take place Monday. Then, the lawmakers could vote on the issue as early as next week.
According to reports, the hearing is expected to take place Monday. Then, the lawmakers could vote on the issue as early as next week.
Illinois lawmakers introduce legislation to combat fentanyl epidemic
Fentanyl overdoses and deaths continue to surge nationwide, including in Illinois.
Fentanyl overdoses and deaths continue to surge nationwide, including in Illinois.
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Final day of Supreme Court hearings
Democrats remain confident that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become the first Black woman on the highest court, but it's been a grueling few days of questioning.
Democrats remain confident that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become the first Black woman on the highest court, but it's been a grueling few days of questioning.
Chicagoans react to death of feminist icon Madeleine Albright
Having fled Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Holocaust as a child, Madeleine Albright believed true peace required military muscle to protect it, especially in the face of ethno-nationalists like Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Having fled Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Holocaust as a child, Madeleine Albright believed true peace required military muscle to protect it, especially in the face of ethno-nationalists like Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Chicagoans react to death of Madeleine Albright
Having fled Adolf Hitler?s Nazi Holocaust as a child, Madeleine Albright believed true peace required military muscle to protect it, especially in the face of ethno-nationalists like Russia?s Vladimir Putin.
Having fled Adolf Hitler?s Nazi Holocaust as a child, Madeleine Albright believed true peace required military muscle to protect it, especially in the face of ethno-nationalists like Russia?s Vladimir Putin.