Illinois Senate president tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon tested positive for a "mild breakthrough" case of COVID-19 and was recovering from symptoms, his office announced Monday.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon tested positive for a "mild breakthrough" case of COVID-19 and was recovering from symptoms, his office announced Monday.
Flannery Fired Up: August 13, 2021
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Let's get fired up!
Pritzker signs new Illinois law banning hair discrimination in schools
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation preventing hair discrimination in schools.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation preventing hair discrimination in schools.
Durbin stumps for $3.5 trillion 'human infrastructure' bill
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is turning his attention to the Human Infrastructure bill now that the Senate has passed the trillion dollar infrastructure bill.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is turning his attention to the Human Infrastructure bill now that the Senate has passed the trillion dollar infrastructure bill.
New Illinois law expands enforcement of Scott's Law
Illinois is taking steps to protect first responders both on and off the job.
Illinois is taking steps to protect first responders both on and off the job.
Census data shows US is diversifying, white population declining
The Census Bureau has issued its most detailed portrait yet of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade.
The Census Bureau has issued its most detailed portrait yet of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade.
Rep. Marie Newman on the impact of the $1T infastructure bill
U.S. Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) talks about the impact that the $1 trillion infrastructure bill could have on Illinois.
U.S. Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) talks about the impact that the $1 trillion infrastructure bill could have on Illinois.
‘Investment in American families’: Biden outlines $3.5T infrastructure spending plan
President Biden announced his immediate plans to help bolster American families feeling “the pinch” after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution that will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package.
President Biden announced his immediate plans to help bolster American families feeling “the pinch” after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution that will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package.
What the passage of the $1T infrastructure bill could mean for Illinois
Ed Maher from IOUE Local 150 breaks down what the massive infrastructure bill could mean for Illinois bridges, roads and pipes.
Ed Maher from IOUE Local 150 breaks down what the massive infrastructure bill could mean for Illinois bridges, roads and pipes.
Bipartisan Senate passes $1T infrastructure package, sends bill to House
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan 69-30, with a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans voting yes.
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan 69-30, with a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans voting yes.
Midwest Climate Innovation tour to highlight region's most pressing environmental needs
Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) joins Good Day Chicago talks about the region's opportunity to creater a safer and more sustainable climate.
Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) joins Good Day Chicago talks about the region's opportunity to creater a safer and more sustainable climate.
Senators on left, right push infrastructure bill closer to final passage
After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan.
After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan.
Flannery Fired Up: August 6, 2021
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Let's get fired up!
Calumet City clerk accuses mayor of bullying her
"I CAN'T WORK UNDER THE STRESS": Calumet City Clerk Nyota Figgs is accusing Mayor Thaddeus Jones of bullying her.
"I CAN'T WORK UNDER THE STRESS": Calumet City Clerk Nyota Figgs is accusing Mayor Thaddeus Jones of bullying her.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs menstrual product bill into law
A new Illinois law is going to make it easier for students and homeless people to have access to menstrual products.
A new Illinois law is going to make it easier for students and homeless people to have access to menstrual products.
Pritzker calls for NY Gov. Cuomo to resign after sexual harassment report
Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Illinois Republicans push back against Pritzker's mask mandate
"Parents, teachers and elected school board members should be making this decisions at a local level," said Republican State Senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey.
"Parents, teachers and elected school board members should be making this decisions at a local level," said Republican State Senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey.
Biden says Cuomo should resign; president leads a growing chorus
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
Student loan debt stops people from buying homes and having kids, Illinois attorney general says
Senators said that nearly 44 million Americans owe more than $1 trillion, with the average graduate in debt for more than $28,000.
Senators said that nearly 44 million Americans owe more than $1 trillion, with the average graduate in debt for more than $28,000.
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich files lawsuit demanding right to run for office again
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to sell former President Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Now, Blago wants the right to run for public office in Illinois again.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to sell former President Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Now, Blago wants the right to run for public office in Illinois again.