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Cellphone Ban, Loosening Foreign Language Requirements Among Recently Passed Illinois Education Bills

Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign legislation imposing a statewide ban on cellphones and other wireless communication devices during instructional time in public schools and charter schools.

US Attorney Andrew Boutros Spoke to Grand Jury on Day of ‘Broadview Six’ Indictment

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros has acknowledged he did speak to grand jurors the day they returned an indictment in the “Broadview Six” case, but claimed he only did so to provide “general comments” about the need for grand jurors to be fair and impartial.

‘Love My Woke Pope’: Why Leo’s First Encyclical Went Viral and How It Speaks to His Papal Approach

The pontiff reiterates throughout “Magnifica Humanitas” that it is the church’s responsibility to engage contemporary questions and challenges.

Duckworth, Durbin Call on Andrew Boutros to Step Down as Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Amid ‘Chaos,’ ‘Dysfunction’

U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin issued a joint statement on Tuesday morning, joining the growing calls for Boutros — a Trump administration appointee — to step down.

June 1, 2026 - Full Show

From the budget to the Bears, breaking down the legislative session in Springfield. And the latest in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran as the war continues.

Brandon Johnson Takes Victory Lap After State Budget Green Lights Digital Ad Tax

Mayor Brandon Johnson took a victory lap Monday, hours after the General Assembly passed a $56 billion budget that authorizes the Chicago City Council to impose a tax on digital advertisements seen by Chicagoans.

US Bombs Iranian Military Sites, Then Downs Missiles Tehran Fired at Troops in Kuwait

The nominal ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. has been repeatedly tested with such back-and-forth attacks, even as officials from both countries try to negotiate an end to the war.

Pritzker, Leaders Defend Adjourning Without Bears Deal: ‘We Didn’t Have Time’

Hours after Illinois lawmakers failed to approve a stadium incentives structure aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged that the “pride and joy of Illinois” may take a deal to build a football palace in Indiana.

Illinois Just Named an Official State Bee, Here’s the Buzz on the Black-and-Gold Bumble Bee

While a number of high-profile bills failed to garner enough support during the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly, the designation of an official state bee sailed through both the House and Senate.

Rideshare Drivers in Illinois Could Unionize Under Bill Passed by General Assembly

House Bill 5090 would regulate how rideshare drivers can form a union, elect union representatives and engage in union activities such as collective bargaining.

2026 Chicago Garden Walk Guide: A Showcase for Urban Oases

Admire the creativity of the region's green thumbs and discover inspiration on garden walks, hosted by neighborhood associations and garden clubs across the area.

Arrest Made in LaBagh Woods Sexual Assault Case

A man has been arrested in the sexual assault of a 29-year-old woman in LaBagh Woods on May 23.

Springfield Session Ends in $56B Budget, New Taxes on Social Media Companies, Crypto, Fantasy Sports

The budget totals $55.9 billion, supported by a similar amount of revenue. The spending plan included an $830 million supplemental current-year spending plan, meaning the upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget is essentially flat.

Illinois Lawmakers Fail to Pass Bears Stadium Bill Despite Goal Line Push

Despite a Hail Mary heave from the Illinois Senate in the final hours of the spring legislative session, state lawmakers ultimately failed to reach the end zone on a bill incentivizing the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Illinois.

CPD Officer Who Punched Teen in 2019 Incident Won’t Be Fired: Records

Instead, Officer Michael Bryant should be suspended for 25 days, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling determined, objecting to the recommendation from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability that Bryant be fired.