Chicago proposal would end sanctuary status for those who commit certain crimes
Two Chicago aldermen have proposed eliminating sanctuary-city protections for foreign nationals convicted of or arrested for ...
Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting
A bill that would have imposed regulations on new types of intoxicating substances derived from hemp stalled in the Illinois House Tuesday, dealing a political setback to Gov. JB Pritzker after he ...
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Rahm Emanuel says U.S. defense firms cause bigger risks than China
The outgoing U.S. envoy to Japan said the firms are more focused on increasing their stock value than on investing in production capacity.
Daywatch: Disaster relief funds for Cook County families
Communities in Illinois will receive a portion of $12 billion in federal disaster recovery funds for severe storms and flooding over the last two years, including $426 million for Chicago, $244 ...
New heights for Springfield action
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Legislative action has already started for the next Illinois General Assembly after Wednesday’s inauguration celebrations that included lots of oohs and ahhs at the newly renovated ...
Chicago mayor responds after Pritzker criticism
JB Pritzker vented about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday. Now, Johnson is responding. Matthew Perry Gifted Lisa ...
Mayor Johnson responds to communication criticism from Gov. Pritzker: 'A very strong relationship'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded Wednesday to some harsh criticism from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who said the mayor has not done a good job of communicating with him or lawmakers in ...