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The Illinois state flag flaps in the wind on a downtown Chicago building on March 7, 2023. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Illinois to soon accept submissions for new state flag

August 28, 2024 at 5:28 p.m.

Tough state leaders might keep the current flag, submissions for a new one can be made online or through the mail from Sept. 3 until Oct. 18.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker address the delegates on Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois Supreme Court sides with GOP, upholds unconstitutionality of ban on slating candidates

August 26, 2024 at 6:03 p.m.

The election law calls for barring the slating of legislative candidates in races where political parties did not field contenders in the primary.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris appears on stage on Aug. 22, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Kamala Harris accepts Democratic presidential nomination and urges the nation to move forward — not back

August 23, 2024 at 6:55 a.m.

Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president, pledging her election would present to the nation a “precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism and divisive battles...

Lisa Madigan, former Attorney General of Illinois, and Marc H. Morial, president of the National Urban League appear at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Aug. 22, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan campaigns for Kamala Harris at DNC

August 22, 2024 at 8:51 p.m.

Madigan was Illinois' attorney general in Illinois at the same time Kamala Harris was the attorney general in California.

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Republican representing the 12th Congressional District, visits the Cumberland County Farm Bureau Office in downstate Toledo, Jan. 24, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Appeals court affirms dismissal of Rep. Bost’s lawsuit over mail-in-ballots

August 22, 2024 at 5:03 p.m.

An appeals court has upheld the dismissal of an Illinois congressman's lawsuit over mail-in ballots.

Then-President Bill Clinton, center, greets newly hired Chicago police officers on June 30, 1995, during an award ceremony for Clinton given by the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence in Chicago. The officers were hired with federal funds from Clinton's Crime Bill. (Paul Richards/Getty-AFP)

At 1996 DNC, Democrats touted a law that stressed cops and prisons. The party’s approach has shifted significantly.

August 21, 2024 at 5:45 a.m.

The Democratic Party's approach to crime has vastly changed since the 1996 convention in Chicago, when Joe Biden took to the floor to tout a tough crime bill passed two...

Former President Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Former President Barack Obama pushes Kamala Harris as alternative to ‘bluster, bumbling and chaos’ of Donald Trump

August 21, 2024 at 10:48 a.m.

Former President Barack Obama returned to his adopted hometown to keynote the second night of the Democratic National Convention, offering an aspirational goal for the county to elect Kamala Harris.

Gov. JB Pritzker, center, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, announces the Illinois delegation ceremonial votes cast during the roll call for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024, at the Democratic National Convention. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois throws support to Kamala Harris — with help from the Bulls’ intro song — in ceremonial DNC roll call

August 21, 2024 at 6:51 a.m.

"The Prairie State, home of four presidents, including President Barack Obama!" Gov. JB Pritzker shouted as he announced the Illinois count on the floor of the United Center.

President Joe Biden is greeted by Gov. JB Pritzker, left, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, center right, and other government leaders upon his arrival south of Soldier Field for the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

On the DNC breakfast circuit, Gov. JB Pritzker explains ‘concern’ he had over Biden candidacy

August 20, 2024 at 3:08 p.m.

Ahead of his Democratic National Convention speech, Gov. JB Pritzker elaborated the “concern” he had over President Joe Biden’s electoral chances before he quit the race.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Illinois state delegation breakfast held inside Hotel 71 on Aug. 19, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

On busy first morning of DNC, Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to Illinois, Pennsylvania and Florida delegations

August 19, 2024 at 4:11 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker made remarks at three state delegation breakfasts on the opening morning of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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