GOP Trump critic Rep. Kinzinger won't seek reelection
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, a critic of Donald Trump who is on the panel investigating the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol attack by the former president’s supporters, announced Friday that he will not seek reelection next year.
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, a critic of Donald Trump who is on the panel investigating the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol attack by the former president’s supporters, announced Friday that he will not seek reelection next year.
Illinois Democrats embrace gerrymandering in fight for US House
Illinois Democrats have embraced gerrymandering, the practice of drawing district boundaries for political benefit that party leaders including former President Barack Obama and former Attorney General Eric Holder have railed against as “rigging” elections, the Associated Press reports.
Illinois Democrats have embraced gerrymandering, the practice of drawing district boundaries for political benefit that party leaders including former President Barack Obama and former Attorney General Eric Holder have railed against as “rigging” elections, the Associated Press reports.
Biden announces 'historic' deal on $1.75T spending plan, asks Democrats for votes
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
Biden arrives in Rome for global summit as domestic agenda in limbo
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Illinois Senate votes to repeal law that requires girls under 18 to notify parents when seeking an abortion
A debate pitting abortion rights versus parental rights has now moved to the Illinois House.
A debate pitting abortion rights versus parental rights has now moved to the Illinois House.
Illinois bill would remove 'conscience' as basis for refusing vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot responds to survey that suggests she'll face re-election trouble
On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked about a recent voter opinion survey that suggested nearly half of city voters oppose her re-election.
On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked about a recent voter opinion survey that suggested nearly half of city voters oppose her re-election.
Biden's social spending plan: Many progressives reluctantly accept smaller bill
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
DuPage County signs $7 million election deal with Hart InterCivic, switching to all paper ballots
DuPage County said that Hart InterCivic is based in Austin, Texas, with 109 years of election experience and 780 customers across the country. Their voting systems are designed, engineered and built in the United States.
DuPage County said that Hart InterCivic is based in Austin, Texas, with 109 years of election experience and 780 customers across the country. Their voting systems are designed, engineered and built in the United States.
Lightfoot greeted by barrage of 'deafening' boos at Loop fundraiser
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was booed off the stage at a fundraiser in the Loop on Sunday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was booed off the stage at a fundraiser in the Loop on Sunday.
Illinois Senate approves repealing abortion parental notification
The Illinois Senate voted Tuesday to repeal a law requiring that parents or guardians be notified when girls younger than 18 are seeking an abortion.
The Illinois Senate voted Tuesday to repeal a law requiring that parents or guardians be notified when girls younger than 18 are seeking an abortion.
Illinois politicians honor WNBA champions Chicago Sky
On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois House of Representatives honored the WNBA champions Chicago Sky.
On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois House of Representatives honored the WNBA champions Chicago Sky.
Lawmakers pen letter to Fauci, NIH over funding for alleged experiments with puppies
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said she wants Dr. Anthony Fauci and the NIH to respond to allegations that the agency funded $1.68 million overseas experiments that involved abusing puppies.
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said she wants Dr. Anthony Fauci and the NIH to respond to allegations that the agency funded $1.68 million overseas experiments that involved abusing puppies.
Indiana congressman's Twitter account suspended for 'targeted misgendering' of four-star officer
On his personal account, Republican Rep. Jim Banks stood by his post, tweeting: “Twitter has suspended my official account for posting a statement of FACT. I won’t back down. I’ll be posting on my personal account for the time being.”
On his personal account, Republican Rep. Jim Banks stood by his post, tweeting: “Twitter has suspended my official account for posting a statement of FACT. I won’t back down. I’ll be posting on my personal account for the time being.”
Illinois Democrats unveil updated congressional maps
Illinois Democrats have unveiled updated congressional maps that propose a second Latino-leaning Chicago area district and could mean primary matchups for two Democratic incumbents in the suburbs and in two other races featuring Republican incumbents.
Illinois Democrats have unveiled updated congressional maps that propose a second Latino-leaning Chicago area district and could mean primary matchups for two Democratic incumbents in the suburbs and in two other races featuring Republican incumbents.
Poll: Mayor Lori Lightfoot facing re-election trouble
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appears to be gearing up to run for re-election, but a new voter opinion survey indicates it won't be easy.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appears to be gearing up to run for re-election, but a new voter opinion survey indicates it won't be easy.
US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
Great uncle of Laquan McDonald writes letter of support for Rahm Emanuel
The great uncle of Laquan McDonald spoke out Thursday after writing a letter of support for Rahm Emanuel's nomination to Ambassador of Japan.
The great uncle of Laquan McDonald spoke out Thursday after writing a letter of support for Rahm Emanuel's nomination to Ambassador of Japan.
Illinois Supreme Court tosses Cook County tax on guns, ammunition
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that Cook County taxes on guns and ammunition violate the state constitution because they “directly burden a law-abiding citizen’s” second amendment right to buy the items for self-defense.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that Cook County taxes on guns and ammunition violate the state constitution because they “directly burden a law-abiding citizen’s” second amendment right to buy the items for self-defense.
Suburban Chicago police chiefs back bill to 'override' Kim Foxx's lax charging decisions
Illinois Republicans and suburban Chicago-area police chiefs are backing a new bill that would allow officers to override relaxed charging decisions by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, as surging, gang-related violent crime is now extending into the suburbs surround the metropolitan area.
Illinois Republicans and suburban Chicago-area police chiefs are backing a new bill that would allow officers to override relaxed charging decisions by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, as surging, gang-related violent crime is now extending into the suburbs surround the metropolitan area.