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Illinois Politics
Distinct from Illinois' "red-flag" law, the rule change will allow state police to use the “clear and present danger” standard in state law, which defines it as physical or verbal behavior including “violent, suicidal, or assaultive threats” or actions.
Chicago Politics
A grandson and nephew of Chicago's two longest-serving mayors was sentenced to four months in prison Wednesday after being convicted of tax crimes and making false statements.
Politics
The measures are part of a $1.8 billion state tax-break deal signed by Pritzker in April. GOP leaders derided the measures as a campaign tool for Pritzker and other Democrats in an election year.
Politics
The national dissatisfaction is bipartisan, the poll shows. Ninety-two percent of Republicans and 78% of Democrats say the country is headed in the wrong direction. Since last month, the percentage of Democrats saying the country is headed in the wrong direction rose from 66%.
Chicago Journal
Illinois Republicans on Tuesday chose conservative state Sen. Darren Bailey to take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the 2022 Illinois Gubernatorial Election in November.
Chicago Journal
As expected, Illinois Governor Pritzker easily wins Democrat nomination to seek 2nd term.
Politics
Illinois Republicans on Tuesday will choose a nominee to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a billionaire who has spent millions trying to get the rival he wants and increase his already sizable advantage in the state this fall.
Illinois News
There has been a lot of wrong information flying around the internet today, so we wanted to help our readers understand how Illinois and its border states view abortion after today's ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade.
Chicago Journal
Thomas Cullerton, a Democrat from the Chicago suburb of Villa Park, was sentenced on a federal embezzlement charge for fraudulently receiving salary and benefits from the Teamsters union.
Chicago Journal
A reluctant politician and no-nonsense prosecutor whose career success was tempered by personal tragedy, Ryan died at his home in DuPage County on Sunday after “several lengthy illnesses,” family spokesman Dan Curry said.
Chicago Politics
The Mayor has hinted she's running for a second term many times, making Tuesday's announcement mostly a formality. Lightfoot made Chicago history in 2019 as the city’s first black female and first openly gay mayor and she'll be the first to tell you she's all three.
Illinois Politics
The suit asks a judge to prevent election authorities from counting mail-in ballots that arrive in the days following in-person voting, arguing that a ballot “is not a legal vote unless it is received by Election Day.”