Politics News Roundup - January 19, 2024
State and federal lawmakers returned to their respective Capitol buildings. Two reporters tell us what's happening under the domes.
State and federal lawmakers returned to their respective Capitol buildings. Two reporters tell us what's happening under the domes.
It took two extra days, but the Illinois General Assembly has wrapped up its spring session. And there are big changes on the way: sports betting, legal cannabis, infrastructure spending, and a whole lot more. We’ll check in with Democratic and Republican leaders about what they did and why. Plus, Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer and charity for Muslims. The holy month concludes tonight. We’ll speak with imams here in Illinois about how their mosques are giving back.
If you thought 2017 was an interesting year politically, 2018 is forecast to be intense.
Gov. Bruce Rauner has won a small victory as the House failed to override his veto of legislation banning local governments from setting up "right-to-work'' zones.
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says he will comment on an abortion bill once it reaches his desk.