Pritzker signs sweeping criminal-justice overhaul
The new law has the support of several of Illinois’ top law enforcement authorities, including Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
The new law has the support of several of Illinois’ top law enforcement authorities, including Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Illinois Dems choose replacement for Michael Madigan’s vacant House seat
Democratic leaders on Sunday chose a 26-year-old constituent services employee to fill the Chicago-area Illinois House seat left vacant by former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Democratic leaders on Sunday chose a 26-year-old constituent services employee to fill the Chicago-area Illinois House seat left vacant by former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Kanye West believes presidential run 'cost him his marriage' to Kim Kardashian: report
Kanye West has an idea as to why his marriage is ending, according to a new report.
Kanye West has an idea as to why his marriage is ending, according to a new report.
Republican lawmakers trying to give drivers who hit protesters legal immunity
In July of last year, a pickup truck drove through BLM protesters in Tulsa, leaving three people seriously injured. A GOP lawmaker in Oklahoma says: "The driver of that truck had his family in there, and they were scared to death."
In July of last year, a pickup truck drove through BLM protesters in Tulsa, leaving three people seriously injured. A GOP lawmaker in Oklahoma says: "The driver of that truck had his family in there, and they were scared to death."
Sen. Ted Cruz explains his controversial trip to Cancun during Texas winter storm
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm.
Trump to speak at CPAC in Florida during first post-White House appearance
Donald Trump will be making his first post-presidential appearance at a conservative gathering in Florida next weekend.
Donald Trump will be making his first post-presidential appearance at a conservative gathering in Florida next weekend.
Flannery Fired Up: February 19, 2021
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
GOP candidates in Ohio Senate race compete over who is more pro-Trump
If you need further proof that former President Trump remains extremely popular and influential in the GOP, check out Ohio.
If you need further proof that former President Trump remains extremely popular and influential in the GOP, check out Ohio.
US officially rejoins Paris climate accord as Biden administration works on new 2030 emissions goal
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
SC law banning most abortions suspended by federal judge 1 day after passing
South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions was suspended by a federal judge Friday on its second day in effect.
South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions was suspended by a federal judge Friday on its second day in effect.
'America is back': Biden outlines shift away from Trump policies in address to G-7
Joe Biden will make his first big appearance on the global stage as president Friday.
Joe Biden will make his first big appearance on the global stage as president Friday.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan resigns seat
Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat who set much of Illinois’ political agenda as House speaker for four decades before his ouster last month, resigned his seat in the Legislature on Thursday.
Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat who set much of Illinois’ political agenda as House speaker for four decades before his ouster last month, resigned his seat in the Legislature on Thursday.
Bob Dole, former US Senator and presidential nominee, diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer
Bob Dole, a former U.S. senator from Kansas and 1996 Republican presidential nominee, said Thursday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Bob Dole, a former U.S. senator from Kansas and 1996 Republican presidential nominee, said Thursday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson says he's still considering a presidential run: 'That would be up to the people'
The star previously considered a 2020 run.
The star previously considered a 2020 run.
South Carolina House passes bill to ban nearly all abortions after Democrats walk out in protest
Democrats in the South Carolina House of Representatives walked out to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill is expected to pass easily and will head to the governor for his signature.
Democrats in the South Carolina House of Representatives walked out to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill is expected to pass easily and will head to the governor for his signature.
No tax increase in slimmer Illinois budget, reliance on fed aid
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday presented a slimmer state budget with no income tax increases but a reliance on federal relief from the COVD-19 pandemic, transfers from other funds and elimination of hundreds of millions of dollars of corporate tax breaks needing legislative approval.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday presented a slimmer state budget with no income tax increases but a reliance on federal relief from the COVD-19 pandemic, transfers from other funds and elimination of hundreds of millions of dollars of corporate tax breaks needing legislative approval.
Trump trashes Mitch McConnell in searing new statement
"Mitch is a dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack," former President Trump said about McConnell.
"Mitch is a dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack," former President Trump said about McConnell.
Illinois Republican Kinzinger receives letter from family members disowning him over Trump opposition
Rep. Adam Kinzinger received a hand-written letter from 11 family members disowning him over his opposition of former President Donald Trump, Fox News has confirmed.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger received a hand-written letter from 11 family members disowning him over his opposition of former President Donald Trump, Fox News has confirmed.
3 in 4 Republicans want Trump to play prominent role in GOP, survey finds
A new poll shows that 3 in 4 Republicans would like to see former President Donald Trump play a prominent role in the GOP.
A new poll shows that 3 in 4 Republicans would like to see former President Donald Trump play a prominent role in the GOP.