Illinois Freedom Caucus files lawsuit against Democratic legislative leaders over budget process

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Multiple Eastern Illinois Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit against Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch Thursday calling last weekend's budget process unconstitutional. The Freedom...

Chicago Sports Network expected to debut on Comcast Friday

Chicago Sports Network is expected to launch on Comcast cable Friday on Xfinity’s Ultimate tier, finally putting the new home of the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks on the area’s dominant cable operator. Network officials declined to comment. CHSN...

Illinois quick hits: Reaction to ruling against Mexico's lawsuit against gun industry

Reaction to ruling against Mexico's lawsuit against gun industry The U.S. Supreme Court threw out the Mexican government’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers accusing them of aiding and abetting gun violence. Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin...

Chicago private equity firm has stake in Gaza aid company

(Adds new headline to clarify ownership structure) By Aram Roston WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Chicago-based private equity firm - controlled by a member of the family that founded American publishing company Rand McNally - has an "economic interest"...

Illinois Reaffirms Abortion Access in Emergency Rooms Amid Federal Rollback

Illinois officials are reaffirming that pregnant women have the right to life-saving emergency care-including abortion-in all Illinois hospitals. The reaffirmation comes after the Trump administration rescinded federal guidance protecting...

Chicago’s immigrant community ‘sad’ and ‘numb’ over Trump’s new travel ban

Shadi wasn’t shocked when the Trump administration announced a travel ban late Wednesday that included her native Iran. She asked that her last name not be used because of a pending immigration application. Eight years ago, when Trump announced...

Chicago building home to iconic jazz club up for sale

A building in Uptown famous for being home to the iconic jazz spot, the Green Mill, has been put up for sale. A real estate listing went live on Tuesday for the property that was once Al Capone’s Prohibition-era hangout at the corner of Broadway...

Illinois leaders, steelworkers, local businesses worry about the impact of proposed Nippon Steel Deal

The proposed deal comes as President Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50%. GRANITE CITY, Ill. — It's been two weeks since President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of...

Dilworth homeowner accused of arson returns to Charlotte after Chicago arrest

CHARLOTTE — A Dilworth homeowner accused of blowing up his own house is on his way back to Charlotte to face a judge. Authorities arrested Michael Barnette on arson charges in Chicago three weeks ago. His home on Lombardy Circle exploded on May 2....

Ethicists Critique Illinois’ Bid to Join 10 Other States in Allowing Doctor-Assisted Suicide

The Illinois state House has passed a physician-assisted suicide bill that would allow doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medication to patients who are terminally ill. The legislation—which reportedly stalled Thursday afternoon in the state...

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in Illinois General Assembly

A funding overhaul and community college baccalaureates were not brought up for a vote. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker got some of what he requested from the General Assembly in the area of higher education, but some of his biggest requests...

Illinois to invest $500 million in site-readiness initiatives to boost economic development

A New Political Theology of “Agency”

Editors’ Note: This is Part II of a two-part essay on Jonathan Rauch’s Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy. Rauch presents his proposal of his “Gospel of Compromise,” we have noted, as a recovery of a “thick Christianity,”...

Read Illinois State Police backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children

The director says ‘Alicia’s Law’ would ensure the agency’s sustained commitment. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — While Illinois State Police has long investigated child sex crimes, a new measure would explicitly name addressing internet crimes against...

Former Lake County Sheriff Buncich moved to Chicago halfway house

Former Lake County Sheriff John Buncich was released from a federal prison in Springfield, Missouri and moved to a halfway house in Chicago on Tuesday, according to officials with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesman...

Archinect City Guide: Discover Chicago with Ann Lui of Future Firm

anchor Illustration by Archinect (background photo courtesy Jack Young/Unsplash) Favorite restaurant? To bring friends: Avec (the Randolph St. version); for comfort food after a bad day: the bar at Bavette’s; Hong Kong-style Chinese food: Chi Cafe...

Buzzing Around Newport: Hospitality Industry Unites for Matunuck Oyster Bar with a Party to Remember

Frankie Silvia took to Facebook last week, issuing an invitation for back-to-back events at The Landing and The Lobster Bar. On Thursday, radio personalities from The Greg Hill Show descended on The Landing for a meet and greet. Patrick Kilroy...

Illinois Congressman Fights to Protect Rock Island Arsenal Jobs and National Security

Congressman Eric Sorensen of Illinois pressed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll on proposed job cuts at the Rock Island Arsenal during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. Sorensen voiced concern that reducing the Arsenal’s workforce could threaten...

Vallas: Chicago Teachers Union destroying even public-school choice

The Chicago Teachers Union and its cronies destroyed Illinois’ only private school choice program. Now they are out to kill charter schools and public-school choice, leaving parents with no option but CTU’s failing product. The Chicago Teachers...

Widespread Panic Makes Long-Awaited Return To Chicago To Cure The Midweek Blues [Videos]

Over a year after Widespread Panic canceled its three-night stay in Chicago (originally scheduled for February 2024), the juggernauts of jam rolled into the Windy City for a blustery mid-week run at the impressive Chicago Theatre. The city has...