House votes overwhelmingly to suspend normal trade relations with Russia, Belarus
The vote comes a day after Zelenskyy urged Congress to act further against Russia
The vote comes a day after Zelenskyy urged Congress to act further against Russia
'Monster of Moscow': Illinois lawmakers say Putin's invasion of Ukraine is a war crime
"He is a standup president of Ukraine who is confronting the monster of Moscow," said Sen. Dick Durbin. "Last night unanimously, the Senate decided, as they should, that the conduct of Vladimir Putin is nothing short of a war crime."
"He is a standup president of Ukraine who is confronting the monster of Moscow," said Sen. Dick Durbin. "Last night unanimously, the Senate decided, as they should, that the conduct of Vladimir Putin is nothing short of a war crime."
Permanent Daylight Saving Time means dark winter mornings from November to March
Never having to "spring forward" or "fall back" again sounds convenient at first, but there is a downside.
Never having to "spring forward" or "fall back" again sounds convenient at first, but there is a downside.
Will 'spring forward' and 'fall back' finally end? US Senate passes bill
Never having to "spring forward" or "fall back" again sounds convenient at first, but there is a downside.
Never having to "spring forward" or "fall back" again sounds convenient at first, but there is a downside.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
Chicago voters could get final say on city's new ward map
It looks like Chicago voters could get the final say on the city's new ward map.
It looks like Chicago voters could get the final say on the city's new ward map.
Decision over new Chicago ward map likely to be decided by referendum
It looks like Chicago voters could get the final say on the city's new ward map.
It looks like Chicago voters could get the final say on the city's new ward map.
Senate votes to make daylight saving time permanent
Americans are one step closer to never resetting their clocks after senators voted to make daylight saving time permanent. The proposed bill now moves to the House.
Americans are one step closer to never resetting their clocks after senators voted to make daylight saving time permanent. The proposed bill now moves to the House.
Federal money to make Illinois roads safer
Illinois State Police say new funds from the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law" will make our roads safer and keep more drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel.
Illinois State Police say new funds from the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law" will make our roads safer and keep more drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel.
Lightfoot acknowledges getting earful during Irish parade: 'there were some spirited comments'
"The South Side Irish Parade – people enjoy themselves, and start enjoying themselves sometimes very early," Mayor Lightfoot said.
"The South Side Irish Parade – people enjoy themselves, and start enjoying themselves sometimes very early," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Illinois lawmakers push for prohibiting employers from firing workers for smoking weed
Marijuana is legal, but your boss can still fire you.
Marijuana is legal, but your boss can still fire you.
The complicated reasons gas prices are so high – and what we can do about it
Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.
Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.
Former President Barack Obama has COVID, says he has a scratchy throat but feels fine otherwise
On Twitter, Former President Barack Obama said: “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.”
On Twitter, Former President Barack Obama said: “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.”
Chicago man charged with posting threats to suburban state lawmaker on Facebook
Some of 59-year-old Cort Chubko's Facebook comments included things like "But know this Conroy and I couldnt be more serious… ALL HELL will come down on you, your staff and your office and your PRotection Detail isn’t going to be nearly enough to stop it," according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Some of 59-year-old Cort Chubko's Facebook comments included things like "But know this Conroy and I couldnt be more serious… ALL HELL will come down on you, your staff and your office and your PRotection Detail isn’t going to be nearly enough to stop it," according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Flannery Fired Up: March 11, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois bill would allow voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx
A bill has been introduced making a path for voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
A bill has been introduced making a path for voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Illinois Republicans hope to save drivers money on gas by cutting sales tax
As gas prices continue to rise, Illinois Republicans are hoping to save drivers some cash at the pump by cutting the sales tax.
As gas prices continue to rise, Illinois Republicans are hoping to save drivers some cash at the pump by cutting the sales tax.
House approves $13.6B for Ukraine aid in huge spending bill
The House approved a massive spending bill that would rush $13.6 billion to battered Ukraine as it struggles to fend off an invasion by Russia.
The House approved a massive spending bill that would rush $13.6 billion to battered Ukraine as it struggles to fend off an invasion by Russia.
46 percent of Illinois residents support law banning 'critical race theory' in schools
A new report from the Illinois Education Association has some interesting insights on what is called "critical race theory."
A new report from the Illinois Education Association has some interesting insights on what is called "critical race theory."
Michael Madigan pleads not guilty in racketeering, bribery case
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and bribery. Madigan entered the plea through an attorney Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and bribery. Madigan entered the plea through an attorney Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.