Pritzker signs new law aimed to prevent gun violence in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed new legislation on Monday aimed to prevent gun violence in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed new legislation on Monday aimed to prevent gun violence in Illinois.
New Illinois law will effectively end immigrant detention
Illinois will effectively end immigrant detention and further restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday.
Illinois will effectively end immigrant detention and further restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
As pig rules take effect, bacon may disappear in California
At the beginning of next year, California will begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2018 that requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.
At the beginning of next year, California will begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2018 that requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.
Senate convenes in rare weekend session to debate infrastructure bill
The Senate convened for a rare weekend session to continue debate on the bill that will greatly expand spending on roads, bridges and mass transit if passed.
The Senate convened for a rare weekend session to continue debate on the bill that will greatly expand spending on roads, bridges and mass transit if passed.
Flannery Fired Up: July 30, 2021
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Flannery Fired Up: July 23, 2021
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois Senator Durbin pitches infrastructure plan: 'big plus for our state'
As lawmakers prepare to vote next week on a $1.2-trillion repair and construction plan, Illinois’ senior senator wants public support.
As lawmakers prepare to vote next week on a $1.2-trillion repair and construction plan, Illinois’ senior senator wants public support.
Illinois Senator Durbin pitching infrastructure plan
As lawmakers prepare to vote next week on a $1.2 trillion repair and construction plan, Illinois' senior senator wants public support.
As lawmakers prepare to vote next week on a $1.2 trillion repair and construction plan, Illinois' senior senator wants public support.
Trump pressured DOJ to declare 2020 election 'corrupt,' handwritten notes reveal
According to notes penned by Richard Donoghue, Trump encouraged the Department of Justice to declare the results of the 2020 election “corrupt” during a Dec. 27 phone call.
According to notes penned by Richard Donoghue, Trump encouraged the Department of Justice to declare the results of the 2020 election “corrupt” during a Dec. 27 phone call.
Rep. Chuy Garcia introduces bill to extend interest rate cap for service members to everyone
An Illinois congressman took center stage Thursday at a hearing in Washington, D.C. about interest rates and loans.
An Illinois congressman took center stage Thursday at a hearing in Washington, D.C. about interest rates and loans.
Pritzker signs legislation to expand affordable housing in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation on Thursday that expands affordable housing across the state.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation on Thursday that expands affordable housing across the state.
Kinzinger commits to remaining in GOP: 'I'm a Republican at heart'
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger has committed to remaining a member of the Republican Party despite being one of its toughest critics following the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger has committed to remaining a member of the Republican Party despite being one of its toughest critics following the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Senate approves half-trillion dollars in new spending to improve infrastructure
The proposal includes billions of dollars for the Chicago area, including the replacement of lead water pipes that pose a health hazard to children, in particular.
The proposal includes billions of dollars for the Chicago area, including the replacement of lead water pipes that pose a health hazard to children, in particular.
Pritzker signs legislation expanding equity for special needs students
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
Lousiana Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife have COVID-19 again
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy refers to Illinois Congressman Kinzinger as a 'Pelosi Republican'
"If the conference decides, or Kevin decides, they want to punish Liz Cheney and I for getting to the bottom of telling the truth, I think that probably says more about them than it does for us," Kinzinger said.
"If the conference decides, or Kevin decides, they want to punish Liz Cheney and I for getting to the bottom of telling the truth, I think that probably says more about them than it does for us," Kinzinger said.
McCarthy calls Kinzinger a 'Pelosi Republican'
The Top House Republican pounces, as Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger says he is answering the call to duty by joining a special committee investigating the Janury 6th attack on the US Capitol.
The Top House Republican pounces, as Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger says he is answering the call to duty by joining a special committee investigating the Janury 6th attack on the US Capitol.
Trump critic Rep. Kinzinger joins committee to investigate US Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot.
Mississippi argues Supreme Court should overturn Roe v. Wade ruling
Mississippi is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Mississippi is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.