Illinois abortion providers say they will continue to provide mifepristone
After a flurry of dueling legal opinions, a key abortion pill remains in use among Illinois abortion providers.
After a flurry of dueling legal opinions, a key abortion pill remains in use among Illinois abortion providers.
Prosecutors called three dozen witnesses over four weeks as they sought to prove four former political players conspired to bribe Madigan by arranging for jobs, contracts and money for his allies.
From economics to the rise of local politicians to the national stage, the DNC could influence more than just traffic.
The Democratic convention, to run from Aug. 19-22, 2024, is expected to draw up to 50,000 visitors to Chicago. Chicago last hosted a convention in 1996.
At stake is about $61 million annually to 1,600 public and school libraries. The legislation won House approval and awaits Senate action.
In his first visit to the mayor’s office since being elected Tuesday, Johnson said he was struck by “what this moment means for people around the city, who want the city to be united.”
Sizeable runoff wins in majority-Black precincts allowed Johnson to erase a 60,000-plus vote deficit from the February general election.
A replacement for the mayor-elect’s seat on the board will be chosen by a group of elected Democratic committeemen. The new commissioner would serve a little over two years.
Johnson’s first priorities include doubling the number of youth the city hires and addressing mental health issues in an effort to curb violence.
What will the incoming mayor do about high crime rates and low test scores? Here is what Brandon Johnson said on the campaign trail.