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.
What does Russia's invasion of Ukraine mean for global politics?
Ches Thurber, political science professor at Northern Illinois University, talks about the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Ches Thurber, political science professor at Northern Illinois University, talks about the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Mask melee in Illinois House sparks profanity, protests, penalties — and an apology
Tensions over COVID-19 mask mandates festered in the Illinois House on Tuesday as a northwest suburban Republican publicly apologized for confronting a Democratic colleague last week after a heated debate.
Tensions over COVID-19 mask mandates festered in the Illinois House on Tuesday as a northwest suburban Republican publicly apologized for confronting a Democratic colleague last week after a heated debate.
Biden imposes sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks for ‘beginning’ of Ukraine invasion
The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.
The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.
Chicago area restaurant owners rally in support of federal bailout money
The Chicago area restaurants say without more funding, mom-and-pop restaurants will close and chain restaurants will dominate the industry.
The Chicago area restaurants say without more funding, mom-and-pop restaurants will close and chain restaurants will dominate the industry.
Suburban Chicago restaurants ask feds for additional bailout money
The Chicago area restaurants say without more funding, mom-and-pop restaurants will close and chain restaurants will dominate the industry.
The Chicago area restaurants say without more funding, mom-and-pop restaurants will close and chain restaurants will dominate the industry.
What to make of tension brewing between Russia and Ukraine
Professor William Muck from North Central College shares his thoughts on the situation unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.
Professor William Muck from North Central College shares his thoughts on the situation unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot endorses Rep. Danny Davis for re-election to Congress
Rep. Danny Davis, 80, has been in Congress since 1994. Davis talked about how his years in office have helped him develop powerful connections with other political leaders that he says benefit residents.
Rep. Danny Davis, 80, has been in Congress since 1994. Davis talked about how his years in office have helped him develop powerful connections with other political leaders that he says benefit residents.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot endorses Congressman Danny Davis for reelection
"This year our democracy is truly on the ballot," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said. "[Rep. Danny Davis] is a lion of the Civil Rights movement." Davis, 80, was elected to represent the district in 1996. During the endorsement event, Davis talked about how his years in office have helped him develop powerful connections with other political leaders that he says benefit residents.
"This year our democracy is truly on the ballot," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said. "[Rep. Danny Davis] is a lion of the Civil Rights movement." Davis, 80, was elected to represent the district in 1996. During the endorsement event, Davis talked about how his years in office have helped him develop powerful connections with other political leaders that he says benefit residents.
Flannery Fired Up: February 18, 2022
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Illinois Republicans push back after Pritzker asks supreme court to reinstate mask mandate for schools
Republicans are pushing back after Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked the state supreme court to reinstate a mask mandate for schools.
Republicans are pushing back after Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked the state supreme court to reinstate a mask mandate for schools.
9 Illinois House Republicans removed for refusing to wear masks while in session
Members of the Illinois House voted Thursday to remove nine Republican representatives who refused to wear masks on the floor.
Members of the Illinois House voted Thursday to remove nine Republican representatives who refused to wear masks on the floor.
9 Illinois House Republicans removed from floor for refusing to wear masks
Members of the Illinois House voted Thursday to remove nine Republican representatives who refused to wear masks on the floor, according to a tweet from Blue Room Stream.
Members of the Illinois House voted Thursday to remove nine Republican representatives who refused to wear masks on the floor, according to a tweet from Blue Room Stream.
New Illinois bill would require firefighter applicants to disclose if they have an arson conviction
A group of downstate representatives introduced a new bill in response to the controversial pardon of a convicted arsonist by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
A group of downstate representatives introduced a new bill in response to the controversial pardon of a convicted arsonist by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Illinois lawmakers vote against renewing Pritzker's mask mandate for schools
A bipartisan 9-0 vote in the State Capitol Tuesday appears to mean there's no longer a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools.
A bipartisan 9-0 vote in the State Capitol Tuesday appears to mean there's no longer a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools.
'Powerful conservative couple' donates big money to Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey
It's a big, seven-figure boost for the campaign war chest of Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey, now a candidate for governor in the June primary election.
It's a big, seven-figure boost for the campaign war chest of Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey, now a candidate for governor in the June primary election.