Monday, January 19, 2026

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politics
  • by david hall
Budget balancing act? Pritzker signs $53.1 billion spending plan, dismisses Democratic discord

This year’s budget was no easy feat, and next year’s is expected to be even more challenging as the state nears a looming fiscal cliff.

crime
  • by david hall
Man shot, critically wounded trying to stop carjacking of sister’s vehicle in Austin

Authorities say a man who tried to stop four people from taking his sister's car with her two children inside early Monday was shot and hospitalized in critical condition. The children were unhurt. No one is in custody.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Chicago City Council examines mayor’s plans to quickly spend COVID-19 relief money

Mayor Brandon Johnson was questioned on his long-term plans for a guaranteed income program that relies on expiring federal funds.

lgbtq
  • by david hall
Rainbow flag raised over Daley Plaza to celebrate Pride Month and ‘unity and solidarity’

Mayor Brandon Johnson and other local officials spoke of Chicago's historically prominent role in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, while acknowledging recent threats to that progress.