Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jackson, announces run for Bobby Rush's congressional seat
Jonathan Jackson, son of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, has made it official and is running for Congress.
Jonathan Jackson, son of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, has made it official and is running for Congress.
It 'would be wise' for Americans to leave Ukraine amid rising tension, Biden says
President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.
President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.
Israel's PM talks with Biden about Islamic State, Iran
In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.
In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, grandson and nephew of 2 Chicago mayors, goes on trial Monday
Patrick Daley Thompson, 52, has served on the City Council since 2015. He would be the first member of the Daley family tried on federal charges. His attorney says it was a matter of "sloppy bookkeeping."
Patrick Daley Thompson, 52, has served on the City Council since 2015. He would be the first member of the Daley family tried on federal charges. His attorney says it was a matter of "sloppy bookkeeping."
Spotify podcaster Joe Rogan apologizes for using racial slur after video surfaces
Spotify’s popular U.S. podcaster Joe Rogan apologized Saturday after a video compilation surfaced that showed him using racial slurs in clips of episodes over a 12-year span.
Spotify’s popular U.S. podcaster Joe Rogan apologized Saturday after a video compilation surfaced that showed him using racial slurs in clips of episodes over a 12-year span.
Flannery Fired Up: February 4, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois governor's race: Aurora mayor accuses Pritzker of being soft on crime
"He’s paroled people early. Matter of fact, he paroled a woman early who got out and shot her 2-year-old son in the back of the head and killed him. He paroled a man early that beat his 6-year-old child to death," Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said.
"He’s paroled people early. Matter of fact, he paroled a woman early who got out and shot her 2-year-old son in the back of the head and killed him. He paroled a man early that beat his 6-year-old child to death," Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said.
Illinois elected officials hold virtual summit to discuss funding opportunities
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Republican National Committee approves censure of Kinzinger, Cheney
The Republican National Committee (RNC) took a rare step on Friday to censure two GOP lawmakers in the House of Representatives for their participation in a Democratic dominated House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) took a rare step on Friday to censure two GOP lawmakers in the House of Representatives for their participation in a Democratic dominated House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger censured by RNC for sitting on Jan. 6 committee
The Republican National Committee (RNC) took a rare step on Friday to censure two GOP lawmakers in the House of Representatives for their participation in a Democratic dominated House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) took a rare step on Friday to censure two GOP lawmakers in the House of Representatives for their participation in a Democratic dominated House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Republicans now look to censure Kinzinger, not oust him
“We want to send a message that we’re disapproving of their conduct. It’s a middle ground,” RNC member Harmeet Dhillon said, adding that the vote was unanimous.
“We want to send a message that we’re disapproving of their conduct. It’s a middle ground,” RNC member Harmeet Dhillon said, adding that the vote was unanimous.
Illinois gubernatorial election: Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin talks crime, abortion
Aurora Mayor and candidate for Illinois governor Richard Irvin told FOX 32 on Thursday that he's pro-life, but there's "always exceptions." When political editor Mike Flannery pressed him on that, he suddenly wrapped up the interview. "Think we're done."
Aurora Mayor and candidate for Illinois governor Richard Irvin told FOX 32 on Thursday that he's pro-life, but there's "always exceptions." When political editor Mike Flannery pressed him on that, he suddenly wrapped up the interview. "Think we're done."
Pritzker budget proposal: Tax break on gasoline, groceries; funds to protect crime witnesses
"If we want to reduce crime," Gov. Pritzker said as he presented his spending plan, "we have to solve crimes."
"If we want to reduce crime," Gov. Pritzker said as he presented his spending plan, "we have to solve crimes."
U.S. Rep Brad Schneider of Illinois tests positive for COVID again
U.S. Brad Schneider of Illinois has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time, according to the Democrat’s office.
U.S. Brad Schneider of Illinois has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time, according to the Democrat’s office.
Pritzker to give Illinois budget address Wednesday despite major snowstorm
Snowy weather will keep away the usual overflow crowd of Illinois lawmakers, but Gov. JB Pritzker has decided to deliver his annual budget address anyway Wednesday at noon.
Snowy weather will keep away the usual overflow crowd of Illinois lawmakers, but Gov. JB Pritzker has decided to deliver his annual budget address anyway Wednesday at noon.
Pritzker to deliver budget address Wednesday despite snow storm
The Illinois General Assembly canceled its three scheduled days of session this week as the central part of the state prepares for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice and high wind gusts to the region.
The Illinois General Assembly canceled its three scheduled days of session this week as the central part of the state prepares for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice and high wind gusts to the region.
Employees fired for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine to be compensated financially if Arizona bill becomes law
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
National debt tops $30 trillion
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel starts tenure as US Ambassador to Japan with tribute to Chicago
The ambassador wrote on Twitter, "For a musician, what better gift from the Second City?"
The ambassador wrote on Twitter, "For a musician, what better gift from the Second City?"