Biden delivers first State of the Union address amid turmoil in Ukraine
Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
US leaders show Ukraine support by wearing blue and yellow at State of the Union
During President Biden's State of the Union address, many members of Congress chose to show a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine by wearing the embattled country's colors: blue and yellow.
During President Biden's State of the Union address, many members of Congress chose to show a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine by wearing the embattled country's colors: blue and yellow.
State of the Union: Biden condemns Russian aggression, vows to stop inflation
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
Palatine high school student to be virtual guest for State of the Union
Venya Sharma, a sophomore high school student from Palatine, will be a virtual guest of Congressman Sean Casten for the State of the Union address. She hopes that President Biden will discuss his plan for the environment — even with other big problems in the news right now.
Venya Sharma, a sophomore high school student from Palatine, will be a virtual guest of Congressman Sean Casten for the State of the Union address. She hopes that President Biden will discuss his plan for the environment — even with other big problems in the news right now.
Arne Duncan rules out run against Lori Lightfoot for Chicago mayor
Arne Duncan, who served as education secretary under former President Barack Obama, has shut the door on running against Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.
Arne Duncan, who served as education secretary under former President Barack Obama, has shut the door on running against Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.
Flannery Fired Up: Feb. 25, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Rep. Kinzinger on groundswell of support for Ukraine: 'We do not stand for authoritarianism'
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) shares his thoughts on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how the United States should respond to threats from Vladimir Putin.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) shares his thoughts on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how the United States should respond to threats from Vladimir Putin.
EU shuts airspace to Russian airlines, will buy Ukraine arms
The European Union agreed Sunday to close its airspace to Russian airlines, spend hundreds of millions of euros on buying weapons for Ukraine and ban some pro-Kremlin media outlets in its latest response to Russia’s invasion, EU officials said.
The European Union agreed Sunday to close its airspace to Russian airlines, spend hundreds of millions of euros on buying weapons for Ukraine and ban some pro-Kremlin media outlets in its latest response to Russia’s invasion, EU officials said.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin reacts to Biden's Supreme Court nomination
"She's an extraordinary person in terms of her life, her story, and her professional qualifications to serve on the court."
"She's an extraordinary person in terms of her life, her story, and her professional qualifications to serve on the court."
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin condemns 'murderous attacks' by Russia
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin met with local Ukrainian-Americans after a trip to several of Ukraine's eastern European neighbors.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin met with local Ukrainian-Americans after a trip to several of Ukraine's eastern European neighbors.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker under fire for his 'blind trust' investment with state government
To the political scene, Governor JB Pritzker faces new questions about his multi-billion-dollar personal fortune.
To the political scene, Governor JB Pritzker faces new questions about his multi-billion-dollar personal fortune.
Putin is 'playing a very dangerous game', Chicago congressman says
A Chicago congressman is heavily involved in the U.S. response to the Russian invasion.
A Chicago congressman is heavily involved in the U.S. response to the Russian invasion.
Sen. Durbin condemns 'murderous attacks' of Russia, voices solidarity with Ukrainians
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) visited the Ukrainian-American community at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago Friday after meeting with leaders in eastern Europe.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) visited the Ukrainian-American community at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago Friday after meeting with leaders in eastern Europe.
Russia-Ukraine: What to know as Russia attacks Ukraine
Russian troops launched a broad, three-pronged assault on Ukraine that opened with air and missile strikes on Ukrainian military facilities and included ground troops invading from Crimea.
Russian troops launched a broad, three-pronged assault on Ukraine that opened with air and missile strikes on Ukrainian military facilities and included ground troops invading from Crimea.
Illinois politicians, including Gov. Pritzker, weigh in on Ukraine invasion
Illinois politicians are weighing in on the Ukraine invasion, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who is the great-grandson of a Ukrainian refugee.
Illinois politicians are weighing in on the Ukraine invasion, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who is the great-grandson of a Ukrainian refugee.
Illinois Senate GOP package aims to provide school curriculum to parents
“What information is taught to students, as well as how it is taught, has an impact not only on the educational success of students but the people they become in everyday society,” said State Senator Neil Anderson.
“What information is taught to students, as well as how it is taught, has an impact not only on the educational success of students but the people they become in everyday society,” said State Senator Neil Anderson.
90 percent of Illinois school districts have reported teacher shortages
Lawmakers across the state say there are more than 4,100 unfilled teaching positions in Illinois.
Lawmakers across the state say there are more than 4,100 unfilled teaching positions in Illinois.
Chicago City Council blocks Brickyard Mall settlement, approves new COPA head
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
'You know who I am, right?': Sarasota congressional candidate apologizes after 'belligerent' traffic stop
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
State Sen. Thomas Cullerton to plead guilty in federal embezzlement case
State Sen. Thomas Cullerton, a member of an entrenched Illinois political dynasty who held onto his office while facing criminal charges since 2019, intends to plead guilty in federal court, his attorney revealed Wednesday.
State Sen. Thomas Cullerton, a member of an entrenched Illinois political dynasty who held onto his office while facing criminal charges since 2019, intends to plead guilty in federal court, his attorney revealed Wednesday.