Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
A new batch of startling evidence shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
A new batch of startling evidence shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
US bill aims to prevent sexual harassment from kindergarten through 12th grade
US Rep. Sean Casten joined FOX 32 to discuss a bill in Congress called the 'Stop Sexual Harassment K - 12 Act.'
US Rep. Sean Casten joined FOX 32 to discuss a bill in Congress called the 'Stop Sexual Harassment K - 12 Act.'
Chicago mayoral election: Lightfoot expected to run for second term, Mike Quigley rules out running
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday she will seek a second term in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday she will seek a second term in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Rep. Mike Quigley rules out run for Chicago mayor
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he will not be running to become Chicago's next mayor
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he will not be running to become Chicago's next mayor
Pritzker signs bill to address Illinois teacher shortage
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
Chicago aldermen oppose suspending rules to allow vote on revised ward map proposal
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
Orrin Hatch, Utah's longest running US Senator, dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch died Saturday. A cause of death was not given.
Former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch died Saturday. A cause of death was not given.
Flannery Fired Up: April 22, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Bill would require eligible US citizens to vote in general elections or face fine
The Civic Duty to Vote Act was introduced this week in the House. It would require eligible U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in general elections or face a fine.
The Civic Duty to Vote Act was introduced this week in the House. It would require eligible U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in general elections or face a fine.
Rudy Giuliani revealed as Jack in the Box on ‘The Masked Singer’
As soon as Rudy Giuliani started singing his exit song, panelist Ken Jeong left the stage in protest.
As soon as Rudy Giuliani started singing his exit song, panelist Ken Jeong left the stage in protest.
WILL HE RUN? Biden reportedly reveals his 2024 decision to Obama
President Joe Biden has told former President Barack Obama his plans for 2024.
President Joe Biden has told former President Barack Obama his plans for 2024.
Pritzker signs Illinois budget as Republican rivals take aim at governor's tax hike record
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
President Biden reportedly tells Obama he’s seeking re-election in 2024
Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.
Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.
Gas station owners threatening to go to court to block Illinois from posting a notice on fuel pumps
Democrats responded that the idea of requiring a sign at every field pump about the deferred two cents a gallon tax increase copies an idea implemented by former Republican Gov. George Ryan.
Democrats responded that the idea of requiring a sign at every field pump about the deferred two cents a gallon tax increase copies an idea implemented by former Republican Gov. George Ryan.
Illinois offering free health care to undocumented immigrants ages 55 to 64
The free health care for immigrants includes doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
The free health care for immigrants includes doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
Flannery Fired Up: April 15, 2022
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Let's get fired up!
Here's how much the Bidens paid in taxes for 2021
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
Biden says he's doing 'everything within my power' to address 'Putin price hikes'
Issuing an executive order Tuesday, President Joe Biden said drivers across the country will not have to buy the more expensive "summer blend" of gasoline.
Issuing an executive order Tuesday, President Joe Biden said drivers across the country will not have to buy the more expensive "summer blend" of gasoline.