New Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker pledged Democrats and Republicans would work together to pass a balanced budget this year as he took the oath of office on Monday at a ceremony in […]
J.B. Pritzker Sworn in as Governor of Illinois
Mendoza Eyes Mayor’s Office, Record Spending in 2018 Midterms – TODAY 11-08-18
Comptroller Mendoza Mulls a Run for Mayor Fresh off her re-election win for State Comptroller, Susana Mendoza is eyeing jumping into another election—the Chicago mayor’s race. Mendoza, who served as City Clerk […]
Democrats Win Big In Illinois – Your 2018 Midterm Election Wrap-Up
While Democrats across the country may not have gotten the blue wave they hoped for, Illinoisans colored the state lines a darker blue, handing several key positions to the party on election […]
Trump Rallies in Southern Illinois, Chicagoans Hold Vigil for Victims in Tree of Life Mass Shooting – TODAY 10-29-18
Trump Rallies in Southern Illinois President Donald Trump rallied loyalists in downstate Murphysboro on Saturday amid a wave of violent attacks on marginalized communities by right wing extremists. “This was a rough, […]
Early Voting Expands, Trump to Visit Southern Illinois – TODAY 10-22-18
Early Voting Options Expand Citywide Chicagoans wanting to cast their ballots early have many more options to do so beginning Monday. Early voting began in late September at one “super site” in […]
Van Dyke Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder, Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Twice, Illinoisans React to Kavanaugh Confirmation – Today 10-08-18
Van Dyke Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty Friday of 2nd degree murder, along with 16 counts of aggravated assault—one for each […]
Poll Shows Rauner Trailing, Voter Enthusiasm, Fast Food Workers to Strike, Van Dyke Trial Continues: TODAY 10-03-18
Latest Illinois Election Poll Shows Rauner Trailing, Voter Enthusiasm A new poll in the 2018 race for Illinois governor shows Democratic challenger billionaire JB Pritzker with a commanding lead over incumbent Republican […]
CPD Ready to Expand Hours Ahead of Van Dyke Verdict, Lawmakers Vow to Override Rauner Veto – TCT 09-25-18
Chicago Police Ready to Expand Hours in Wake of Van Dyke Verdict Officials with the Chicago Police Department say they’re ready to cancel days off and expand hours when the trial of […]
First Televised Illinois Gubernatorial Debate Mostly Predictable Political Theater
I didn’t learn much from watching the first formal televised debate in the Illinois gubernatorial election Thursday evening. In fact, it was pretty much exactly what I expected. In one corner we […]
Chicago Continues to Remember ’68 DNC, “Anti Bait Truck” Event Gives Away 10,000 Shoes, Rauner Vetoes More Legislation – Third Coast Today 08-27-18
“Anti Bait Truck” Event Gives Away 10,000 Pairs of Shoes Rapper Vic Mensa’s SaveMoneySafeLife Foundation gave away thousands of pairs of shoes at an “anti bait truck” event in Englewood Sunday as […]
AG Madigan Sues Over Trump Tower, Nazi Chased From Board Meeting, Billionaire Vs. Billionaire – Third Coast Today 08-15-18
Illinois AG Madigan Files Suit Alleging Trump Tower Violates Clean Water Laws Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed suit against the operators of Trump International Hotel and Tower, alleging President Trump’s hotel […]
