Governor Commemorates 50th Anniversary Of Civil Rights Act
Gov. Pat Quinn visited the historic – and conveniently named – Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church to sign a measure extending the life and powers of the state's African American Family Commission.
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Gov. Pat Quinn visited the historic – and conveniently named – Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church to sign a measure extending the life and powers of the state's African American Family Commission.
Firefighters in west suburban North Riverside have balked at the mayor's proposal to privatize the department, saying they refuse to work for a private company rather than for the village.
Governor Pat Quinn has signed a law that makes it easier for many Illinois residents to vote, reports WBBM's John Cody.
Gov. Pat Quinn's office announced Monday that Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Director Erica Borggren has been appointed to the post held by Ann Schneider since 2011.
While critics are attacking Governor Pat Quinn's budget plans, his economic development team is out with a five-year plan for boosting Illinois' economy, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Senator Mark Kirk said Monday he and Democratic Senator Diane Feinstein have introduced legislation to further crackdown on people involved in human trafficking.
Alderman Tom Tunney - whose 44th ward includes Boystown and the route of the Pride Parade - says he is open to the possibility of moving the parade downtown.
The Chicago Democrat cut $250 million for renovations to the state Capitol from the $35.7 billion spending plan, saying the state can't afford to move forward with improvements this year. He also said he has directed state agencies to make additional cuts, including selling half the state's 21 airplanes.
First-year Congresswoman Robin Kelly is hoping her new report on gun violence can help spur more action on Capitol Hill, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a major decision in the case of an Illinois health care worker who decided she did not want to pay dues to the SEIU, reports WBBM's John Cody.
North Shore Congressman Brad Schneider says he is strongly behind efforts on Capitol Hill to increase the federal minimum wage, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
About 30 immigration rights advocates rallied Saturday in front of Congressman Dan Lipinski's Southwest Side office.
Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner said he plans to appeal a Cook County judge's ruling that tosses out a ballot initiative seeking to impose term limits on state lawmakers.
A year after the U.S. Senate approved a comprehensive immigration reform plan, North Shore Congressman Brad Schneider said it's unfortunate the bill remains stalled in the House.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner has maintained he didn't use his money or influence to get a daughter into Walter Payton College Prep in 2008.
