Highland Park City Council calls for a federal and state assault weapons ban
Senate Republicans in Congress are against assault weapons restrictions; Democrats in Springfield hold supermajorities in the state House and Senate.
Senate Republicans in Congress are against assault weapons restrictions; Democrats in Springfield hold supermajorities in the state House and Senate.
The park district’s inspector general alleges a manager failed to investigate a sexual harassment complaint against a male employee.
Nearly a fifth of Chicago aldermen elected in 2019 aren’t planning to run for reelection next year.
The proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution would guarantee all workers have the right to collective bargaining.
Another City Council member enters the 2023 mayoral race. Plus, officials announce plans for the biggest solar-powered facility in Illinois.
The Democratic governor also called on more Republicans to speak out against the comments of his political rival Darren Bailey.
The mayor is allowed to increase property taxes automatically by 5% or the inflation rate, whichever is less. But with inflation at levels not seen in 40 years, Lightfoot had vowed to avoid seeking the full amount.
King declared her candidacy for mayor the same way Lightfoot launched her uphill battle for a second term: by releasing a carefully-crafted campaign video.
Indiana has become the first state to pass a new abortion ban since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. But it likely won’t be the last.
Iris Martinez says a female clerk was alone in the courtroom when an angry party to a case broke through a locked door on July 28.