Aldermen vote to offer protections for people seeking abortions in Chicago
The ordinance prohibits the Chicago Police Department from carrying out search warrants or assisting in investigations related to other states’ laws restricting abortion.
Politics
With one of Illinois’ largest political reporting teams, WBEZ’s Government & Politics desk holds elected officials and government bodies accountable. We cover the policy debates and political machinations happening at the state Capitol in Springfield, in Cook County government and at Chicago’s City Hall.
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State Sen. Emil Jones III hit with federal bribery charges tied to red-light camera investigation
The son of former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. is also charged with lying to the FBI.
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7 weeks from Election Day, migrants take center stage in political theater
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took something of a victory lap this weekend for his controversial flight sending migrants to the tony northeastern island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
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Republicans look to keep what few seats they have on the Cook County Board
There’s only one incumbent Republican on the 17-member board running for re-election. Will Democrats take full control?
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Rail workers won’t strike, but some passenger rail is interrupted
Rail workers reached a tentative agreement concerning scheduling and pay.
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Darren Bailey’s tax returns show years of feast – and famine – on the farm
The Downstate Republican candidate for governor released five years of tax returns Wednesday, showing lean years as he received generous federal subsidies.
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Private Australian company buys controlling stake in Chicago Skyway
The toll road was leased for 99 years to a private company in 2005. Now it’s coming under new management.
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Metra cancels some Thursday night service as possible freight railroad worker strike looms
In anticipation of a strike by freight railroad workers that would immediately suspend travel on four of its lines, Metra said it has been forced to start limiting services on some of those lines beginning Thursday evening.
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Republican Darren Bailey is now living in the Hancock to ‘immerse’ himself in the city he disses
Bailey, a downstate farmer and state senator, confirmed he’s living in Chicago at an impromptu news conference Tuesday afternoon.
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Asian American candidates in Illinois aim to break state records
At least 22 Asian American candidates are running for offices in the November election and next year’s city elections.
