New increased child tax credit money coming in July
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
Gas shortages abound after Colonial Pipeline hack
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) talks about the Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack and how cybersecurity issues are affecting the nation.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) talks about the Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack and how cybersecurity issues are affecting the nation.
‘We must speak the truth’: Rep. Liz Cheney rebukes Trump, GOP from House floor
Rep. Liz Cheney gave a defiant speech on the House floor ahead of an expected vote to oust her from her No. 3 House GOP role.
Rep. Liz Cheney gave a defiant speech on the House floor ahead of an expected vote to oust her from her No. 3 House GOP role.
Rahm Emanuel to be appointed US ambassador to Japan: reports
Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel is apparently in line for a new job.
Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel is apparently in line for a new job.
State lawmakers in Indiana vote to stop strict public health mandates
There is no statewide mask mandate in Indiana and now state lawmakers voted to take away the power of local health departments when it comes to issuing public orders, like COVID-19 restrictions.
There is no statewide mask mandate in Indiana and now state lawmakers voted to take away the power of local health departments when it comes to issuing public orders, like COVID-19 restrictions.
Biden's approval rating hits 63%, bolstered by pandemic response, new poll finds
In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.
In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.
Illinois Rep. Kinzinger accuses GOP House leader of ignoring Capitol riot warning signs
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger Monday accused GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy of ignoring his warnings of violence before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and said the California Republican's leadership should be under fire rather than that of the third-ranking Republican, Rep. Liz Cheney.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger Monday accused GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy of ignoring his warnings of violence before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and said the California Republican's leadership should be under fire rather than that of the third-ranking Republican, Rep. Liz Cheney.
Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
Youngest and first female Dolton mayor sworn-in
Tiffany Henyard, 37, was sworn in as Dolton's first female and youngest mayor.
Tiffany Henyard, 37, was sworn in as Dolton's first female and youngest mayor.
Casey Urlacher files paperwork to run for Illinois Senate
Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher was allowed to run again for office after receiving a pardon from former President Donald Trump.
Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher was allowed to run again for office after receiving a pardon from former President Donald Trump.
Jen Psaki predicts she'll leave White House press secretary job in 'about a year'
"I think it's going to be time for somebody else to have this job in a year from now or about a year from now," Psaki said.
"I think it's going to be time for somebody else to have this job in a year from now or about a year from now," Psaki said.
Flannery Fired Up: May 7, 2020
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Ohio lawmaker attends video meeting on distracted driving bill while driving
An Ohio state senator appeared to be driving while attending a video meeting to discuss a bill about distracted driving.
An Ohio state senator appeared to be driving while attending a video meeting to discuss a bill about distracted driving.
Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger backs Cheney over party criticism
Republican Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger is throwing his support behind his colleague Liz Cheney.
Republican Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger is throwing his support behind his colleague Liz Cheney.
Biden pushes $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan during Louisiana visit
President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
Bill would only permit Illinois institutions to buy American-made flags
State agencies and institutions would only be permitted to purchase American and Illinois flags manufactured in the United States under a measure that passed through committee on Wednesday.
State agencies and institutions would only be permitted to purchase American and Illinois flags manufactured in the United States under a measure that passed through committee on Wednesday.
U.S. Reps. Newman and Casten on the need to eliminate the filibuster
U.S. Rep. Marie Newman and Rep. Sean Casten join Good Day Chicago to talk about their efforts to remove the filibuster from American politics.
U.S. Rep. Marie Newman and Rep. Sean Casten join Good Day Chicago to talk about their efforts to remove the filibuster from American politics.
Illinois lawmakers want to ban hair discrimination in schools
The State Senate is considering legislation that would protect the rights of students to wear their hair in styles historically associated with race, ethnicity and hair texture like braids, dreadlocks or twists.
The State Senate is considering legislation that would protect the rights of students to wear their hair in styles historically associated with race, ethnicity and hair texture like braids, dreadlocks or twists.
American Rescue Plan could make 2021 tax bill $0 for those making less than $75K
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
Biden raises US refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.