Biden waiving ethanol rule in bid to lower gas prices
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.
Former Chicago alderman Danny Solis’ secret deal with feds made public
The secret deal that former Ald. Danny Solis (25th) struck more than three years ago with federal prosecutors is now a public document.
The secret deal that former Ald. Danny Solis (25th) struck more than three years ago with federal prosecutors is now a public document.
Chicago mom of kid killed by gun violence pushes for new law that would cover funeral costs
"We are in debt to the funeral homes because we are waiting on the victim’s compensation to come through, but it still hasn’t," said Angela Gregg, whose 4-year-old son was killed by stray bullets in Chicago.
"We are in debt to the funeral homes because we are waiting on the victim’s compensation to come through, but it still hasn’t," said Angela Gregg, whose 4-year-old son was killed by stray bullets in Chicago.
Biden issues executive order to crack down on 'ghost guns'
"Ghost guns" are turning up in the Chicago area in record numbers, so Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is applauding President Biden?s actions and also highlighting new ghost gun legislation that passed in Springfield just days ago.
"Ghost guns" are turning up in the Chicago area in record numbers, so Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is applauding President Biden?s actions and also highlighting new ghost gun legislation that passed in Springfield just days ago.
Chicago reacts after Biden announces plan to crack down on 'ghost guns'
"Ghost guns" are turning up in the Chicago area in record numbers, so Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is applauding President Biden’s actions and also highlighting new ghost gun legislation that passed in Springfield just days ago.
"Ghost guns" are turning up in the Chicago area in record numbers, so Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is applauding President Biden’s actions and also highlighting new ghost gun legislation that passed in Springfield just days ago.
Chicago mayoral race: Will third time be a charm for Willie Wilson?
After running for Chicago mayor in 2015 and 2019 and failing to make the runoff election, wealthy businessman Willie Wilson announced during a Monday press conference he's going to run for the job again.
After running for Chicago mayor in 2015 and 2019 and failing to make the runoff election, wealthy businessman Willie Wilson announced during a Monday press conference he's going to run for the job again.
Willie Wilson joins 2023 race for Chicago mayor
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson on Monday joined the race to send Mayor Lori Lightfoot into political retirement after a single term.
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson on Monday joined the race to send Mayor Lori Lightfoot into political retirement after a single term.
Illinois Dems forcing private businesses to display 'free election year advertising,' critics say
Illinois Democrats passed legislation requiring private businesses to display messages that amount to "free election year advertising" for the party, Republican critics argue.
Illinois Democrats passed legislation requiring private businesses to display messages that amount to "free election year advertising" for the party, Republican critics argue.
Illinois lawmakers approve $46.5 billion budget with tax relief for residents
The plan includes a direct payment to Illinois residents making less than $200,000 per year or $400,000 per year for couples filing jointly.
The plan includes a direct payment to Illinois residents making less than $200,000 per year or $400,000 per year for couples filing jointly.
Cheers for Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden declares 'moment of real change'
With President Joe Biden at her side, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered emotional remarks at the White House a day after the Senate approved her Supreme Court nomination.
With President Joe Biden at her side, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered emotional remarks at the White House a day after the Senate approved her Supreme Court nomination.
Illinois budget allows residents breaks on gas and groceries
Most Illinoisans will get a check from the state, as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s balanced budget.
Most Illinoisans will get a check from the state, as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s balanced budget.
Illinois budget: $1.8 billion tax-break deal reached, with fund-diversion help
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court, making history as 1st Black female
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Black female to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Black female to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
Illinois lawmakers draw closer to finalizing election-year state budget
Just days before the end of the legislative session, Illinois House Democrats on Wednesday outlined their own package of nearly $1.4 billion in tax cuts as party leaders in Springfield inch closer to hammering out the state’s election-year budget.
Just days before the end of the legislative session, Illinois House Democrats on Wednesday outlined their own package of nearly $1.4 billion in tax cuts as party leaders in Springfield inch closer to hammering out the state’s election-year budget.
Former President Obama speaks at U of C
Former President Barack Obama was back in Chicago Wednesday, giving a speech at U of C.
Former President Barack Obama was back in Chicago Wednesday, giving a speech at U of C.
Former Madigan chief of staff asks judge to toss parts of his perjury indictment
The former longtime chief of staff to then-House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a judge to toss part of his perjury indictment, arguing that key questions he fielded in front of a federal grand jury were ambiguous and that some of his allegedly false answers were "literally true."
The former longtime chief of staff to then-House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a judge to toss part of his perjury indictment, arguing that key questions he fielded in front of a federal grand jury were ambiguous and that some of his allegedly false answers were "literally true."
About 455 ghost guns recovered by Chicago police, aldermen urge lawmakers to make them illegal
Last year, the Chicago Police Department recovered approximately 455 ghost guns — which is two times more than New York City.
Last year, the Chicago Police Department recovered approximately 455 ghost guns — which is two times more than New York City.
Illinois Democrats push new bill with incentives to keep police on the job
Moderate Democrats in Springfield are pushing a new bill to keep more police officers on the job, but Republicans aren't buying it.
Moderate Democrats in Springfield are pushing a new bill to keep more police officers on the job, but Republicans aren't buying it.
Senate to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination this week
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.