Ald. Raymond Lopez announces bid for Chicago mayor
Lopez represents the 15th Ward on the Southwest Side and is one of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s most vocal critics.
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The Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
The vote on the historic nomination was 53 to 47, with three Republicans voting with Democrats. When sworn in this summer, Brown will be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.
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A refresher on voting, elections to help you prepare for the 2022 Illinois primary
With a primary around the corner and a general election later this year, we bring you a refresher on everything you need to know.
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The Senate is expected to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court today
When sworn in this summer, Brown will be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. With three Republican senators saying they’ll vote for her, Democrats appear to have enough votes for confirmation.
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House Democrats pitch $1.4 billion in tax cuts for those who ‘need help the most’
Checks to low-income Illinoisans and a “permanent expansion” of the Earned Income Tax Credit are part of a proposal Gov. JB Pritzker quickly embraced.
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Ald. Raymond Lopez says he’ll run for Chicago mayor
The Southwest Side alderman is one of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s harshest critics and has represented the 15th Ward since 2015.
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Illinois lawmakers take up crime and the budget in spring session
Many issues are all still on the table as the deliberation from elected officials is set to come to an end this week.
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Illinois Democrats are under pressure for legislative action to fight crime
Republicans are making the handling of crime, from Gov. JB Pritzker on down the ticket, a major theme of this year’s elections.
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An expert answers your burning tax questions ahead of April 18 deadline
We went over everything you need to know before the filing date.
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Biden announces unprecedented oil withdrawal from U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to reduce gas prices
The U.S. will release 180 million barrels over the next six months in an effort to lower prices and put pressure on oil companies.
