Former President Donald Trump ran a campaign with messages on mass deportation, higher tariffs and anti-transgender rhetoric that drew in swaths of voters from the coveted swing states needed to secure the win.
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Illinois Congressmen on What Trump’s Victory, Red Wave Could Mean for the State
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsChicago Financial Officials Defend Johnson’s Plan to Pay Down City’s Pension Debt, Hike Property Taxes
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsChief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski told members of the City Council’s Budget and Government Operations Committee on Wednesday that the $17.3 billion spending plan “prioritizes the city’s long-term fiscal stability.”
Illinois Lawmaker Says People With Felony Convictions Should Be Allowed to Run for Local Office
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsFor the first time, a convicted felon is set to occupy the White House. There’s no constitutional prohibition against someone with a felony record running for or serving as president of the United States. But in Illinois, anyone with a felony conviction is barred from holding local elected office.
New ‘Chicago Stories’ Documentary Celebrates 40 Years of House Music
Nov 6, 2024 0 Comments“House Music: A Cultural Revolution” is celebrating the innovative and catchy dance music that still inspires prominent artists today.
Illinois Democrats React to Harris’ Loss, Pledge to Continue Defending Americans’ Rights
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsWith Vice President Kamala Harris conceding the race for the White House, Illinois Democrats who’d served as surrogates for her on the campaign trail weighed in for the first time on her loss.
Local Advocacy Groups Reiterate Commitment to Protecting Immigrant Communities Following Donald Trump’s Win
Nov 6, 2024 0 Comments“We will work to defend and expand the rights of immigrants at the state and local levels even when the federal government attempts to take those rights away including DACA, health care expansion and more,” said Dulce Ortiz, executive director of Mano a Mano Family Resource Center.
Kamala Harris Says Nation Must Accept Election Results While Urging Supporters to Keep Fighting
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsVice President Kamala Harris delivered her remarks at Howard University, her alma mater and one of the country’s most prominent historically Black schools, in the same spot where she hoped to give a victory speech.
Man Charged With Murder in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsDarion McMillian, 23, of Harvey, faces felony counts of first-degree murder of a police officer, attempted murder of a police officer, burglary, possession of a machine gun and possession of a gun as a felon.
USDA Bans School Lunch Fees for Low-Income Families
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsSchool districts currently work with processing companies to offer cashless payment systems for families. But the companies can charge “processing fees” for each transaction.
Donald Trump Has Sweeping Plans for a Second Administration. Here’s What He’s Proposed
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsThe former president and now president-elect often skipped over details but through more than a year of policy pronouncements and written statements outlined a wide-ranging agenda. It would scale back federal government efforts on civil rights and expand presidential powers.
Ex-ComEd Exec Turned Government Mole Tells Jurors How Company Paid Madigan Allies Who Did Little, No Work
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsFormer Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, 82, and his longtime confidant Michael McClain, 77, are charged with racketeering, bribery and wire fraud. They have each pleaded not guilty.
Republicans Take Senate Majority and Eye Unified Power With Donald Trump, Control of House Still in Play
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsA unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for Trump’s agenda. Or if Democrats wrest control of the House, it would provide an almost certain backstop, with veto power over the White House.
Freshman Congressman Eric Sorensen Defeats Republican Challenger: AP
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsThe race was eyed by political analysts as the most contested in Illinois, considered the only potential outlier among the heavily partisan boundaries that allowed every other incumbent to glide to victory.
Illinois Voters Voiced Support for a Theoretical Tax on Millionaires’ Incomes. What Effect Will It Actually Have?
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsAn estimated 60.3% of voters said “yes” to theoretically adding a 3% tax to incomes over $1 million, with the funds going to reduce property taxes. It was one of three non-binding questions on the ballot statewide, meaning it’s akin to a poll with the results triggering no change in law.
2024 Chicago Festival Guide
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsGet ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts and cultural celebrations of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs.
State Election Results: Illinois Democrats Keep Veto-Proof Majorities in House and Senate
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsAs a Republican wave swept across the country, Illinois Democrats are set to maintain their veto-proof majorities in the state legislature, even with a handful of races still too close to call as of Wednesday morning.
Illinois Congressional Incumbents All Hold On to Their Seats Amid Battle for Control of US House
Nov 6, 2024 0 CommentsWith the GOP looking to retain its slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, all Illinois incumbents won their bids for reelection.