Mitchell Armentrout

New ComEd discounts set to take effect for lower-income residents as power bills surge A similar discount rate program that took effect this year for natural gas bills in Chicago will soon extend to electric bills.

New ComEd discounts set to take effect for lower-income residents as power bills surge chicago.suntimes.com/consumer-aff...

Pritzker signs law for Illinois to set its own vaccine guidelines in response to Trump skeptics An independent state committee will be responsible for setting vaccine guidelines that Illinois officials previously had relied on the federal government to provide.

Days before ACIP meets and is supposed to take up delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, Illinois signs new law to set its own vaccine guidelines, w/ @mitchtrout.bsky.social chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/...

Ban on hemp products in Chicago clears City Council committee Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of Illinois' billion-dollar hemp industry are fighting the effort to ban hemp-derived THC products that have soared in popularity.

Ban on hemp products in Chicago clears City Council committee chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...

Pritzker signs law for Illinois to set its own vaccine guidelines in response to Trump skeptics An independent state committee will be responsible for setting vaccine guidelines that Illinois officials previously had relied on the federal government to provide.

Pritzker signs law for Illinois to set its own vaccine guidelines in response to Trump skeptics chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/...

14-year-old killed, 8 wounded in shootings during 'teen takeover' in Loop hours after tree-lighting ceremony One attack happened just outside the Chicago Theatre and another a few blocks away, all after thousands of people flocked downtown to start the holiday season.

14-year-old killed, 8 wounded in shootings during 'teen takeover' in Loop hours after tree-lighting ceremony chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/1...

White Sox co-owner Justin Ishbia meets Pope Leo XIV — and invites him to throw first pitch at new stadium The team's possible future chairman told the Sun-Times he asked their most famous fan "to bless the stadium" that Ishbia hopes to help bring to the South Side.

White Sox co-owner Justin Ishbia meets Pope Leo XIV — and invites him to throw first pitch at new stadium chicago.suntimes.com/pope-leo-xiv...

Digital driver's licenses, IDs available to Illinois residents starting Wednesday The Illinois General Assembly passed a law last year allowing for people to carry their IDs on their cellphones.

Digital driver's licenses, IDs available to Illinois residents starting Wednesday chicago.suntimes.com/consumer-aff...

Hemp product ban, tacked onto bill to reopen government, stuns Illinois businesses: ‘Unnecessary and cruel’ Federal lawmakers are poised to close a loophole that has allowed for an array of intoxicating cannabinoids that have generated a billion-dollar Illinois market — and soon will likely be illegal.

Hemp product ban, tacked onto bill to reopen government, stuns Illinois businesses: ‘Unnecessary and cruel’ chicago.suntimes.com/business/202...

Patty Garcia defends ballot maneuver to replace Chuy, vows to protect immigrants — and declares 'f--- ICE’ "We didn't stop anybody from applying," the surprise candidate said a little over a week after her entry in the Southwest Side congressional race.

Patty Garcia defends ballot maneuver to replace Chuy, vows to protect immigrants — and declares 'f--- ICE’ chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Harmon opts against battling Welch in crowded West Side race for state central committee post The Illinois General Assembly's top two legislative leaders won't go head-to-head, but House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is facing other Democratic power players.

Harmon opts against battling Welch in crowded West Side race for state central committee post chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Video gambling mogul Rick Heidner joins Republican primary for governor Packed fields for Chicago-area congressional races also are shaping up, though ballot challenges will cull the list over the next few weeks.

Video gambling mogul Rick Heidner joins Republican primary for governor chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Gov. JB Pritzker mulling bill passed by lawmakers to make Illinois a 'right-to-die' state The polarizing legislation that narrowly passed the Illinois General Assembly would allow adults diagnosed with six months or less to live to be prescribed medication to end their own lives.

Gov. JB Pritzker mulling bill passed by lawmakers to make Illinois a 'right-to-die' state chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/...

Gov. JB Pritzker tells President Donald Trump to 'f--- all the way off' in viral video The Democratic governor dropped an F-bomb in his criticism of Trump administration education policies last month before Illinois’ largest teachers union.

Gov. JB Pritzker tells President Donald Trump to 'f--- all the way off' in viral video chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-gov...

Evanston food drive overwhelms 'in the best possible way' as SNAP recipients face uncertainty A day after federal food assistance was largely cut off due to the government shutdown, a north suburban food drive exceeded expectations.

Evanston food drive overwhelms 'in the best possible way' as SNAP recipients face uncertainty chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/11... from @vimiller.bsky.social

Gov. JB Pritzker tells President Donald Trump to 'f--- all the way off' in viral video The Democratic governor dropped an F-bomb in his criticism of Trump administration education policies last month before Illinois’ largest teachers union.

Gov. JB Pritzker tells President Donald Trump to 'f--- all the way off' in viral video chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-gov...

State lawmakers pass an energy bill. Is it a fix for skyrocketing electric bills? State lawmakers send Gov. JB Pritzker a plan to increase power in Illinois as demand across the country is hitting ComEd and Ameren utility customers.

State lawmakers pass an energy bill. Is it a fix for skyrocketing electric bills? chicago.suntimes.com/environment/...

Bears’ $25M offer to help Chicago doesn’t move ball forward in Springfield for new stadium Team sources said they were encouraged by the direction of Springfield talks, but they might take a closer look at potential stadium sites outside Cook County.

Bears’ $25M offer to help Chicago doesn’t move ball forward in Springfield for new stadium chicago.suntimes.com/bears-stadiu...

Gov. JB Pritzker pumps brakes on $1.5B transit funding proposal with speed cameras, amusement tax Stiff opposition to a tax package floated this week by Illinois House Democrats seemed to leave a transit deal in jeopardy as the CTA, Metra and Pace stare down a fiscal crisis.

Gov. JB Pritzker pumps brakes on $1.5B transit funding proposal with speed cameras, amusement tax chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/...

Illinois House Democrats float taxes on streaming services, billionaires to fund Chicago-area transit reform Transit negotiators say they expect to pass a bill this week but are still weighing potential tax revenue generators, which could include more speed cameras.

Illinois House Democrats float taxes on streaming services, billionaires to fund Chicago-area transit reform chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/...

Remap retreat? Illinois Democrats won’t vote on redistricting effort by end of veto session The state's super-majority party could still reconvene to redraw maps in order to keep up with Republican gerrymandering efforts, but serious logistical questions remain.

Remap retreat? Illinois Democrats won’t vote on redistricting effort by end of veto session chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/...

State election board deadlocks over $10M campaign fine against Illinois Senate President Don Harmon The board, which is split along party lines, is grasping with how and when campaign contribution limits apply to big-money Illinois campaigns.

State election board deadlocks over $10M campaign fine against Illinois Senate President Don Harmon chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed social media tax could face uphill legal battle Is it a "modern-day mining tax" on the data big tech companies collect, potentially at the detriment of mental health — or a violation of the First Amendment? Experts are split on the mayor's proposed...

Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed social media tax could face uphill legal battle chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...

Week in Review: Johnson Proposes $617M in New Taxes; Federal Courts Rule on ICE Tactics The mayor’s budget proposal takes aim at wealthy Chicagoans and big businesses. And a federal judge slams immigration agents for apparently defying court orders.

Chicago Tonight | The Week in Review: Johnson Proposes $617M in New Taxes; Federal Courts Rule on ICE Tactics, with @mitchtrout.bsky.social @heathercherone.bsky.social @araceligomezaldana.bsky.social Shruti Singh & host @ndblumberg.bsky.social

Trump asks Supreme Court to step in so he can deploy National Guard to Illinois The federal appeals court in Chicago found this week that “the facts do not justify the president’s actions in Illinois” under the law and declared that "political opposition is not rebellion."

Trump asks Supreme Court to step in so he can deploy National Guard to Illinois chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...

Gov. JB Pritzker won $1.4 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas: ‘I was incredibly lucky’ The billionaire governor, whose big win will be donated to charity, said "I like to play cards."

Gov. JB Pritzker won $1.4 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas: ‘I was incredibly lucky’ chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-gov...

Retired military leaders condemn Trump effort to deploy National Guard in Chicago Former service leaders joined Gov. JB Pritzker in condemning a militarization that presents "a clear and present danger to the security of our nation."

Retired military leaders condemn Trump effort to deploy National Guard in Chicago chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Gov. JB Pritzker won $1.4 million via gambling to boost 2024 income, tax returns show The governor and first lady MK Pritzker more than tripled their income in 2024 to $10.7 million, according to documents released by his campaign. A good chunk of that came at a casino.

Gov. JB Pritzker won $1.4 million via gambling to boost 2024 income, tax returns show chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-gov...

Lawmakers head to Springfield mulling transit reform, ICE response A packed legislative agenda for the Illinois General Assembly's fall veto session might not leave much room for the Chicago Bears to get the stadium help they want.

Lawmakers head to Springfield mulling transit reform, ICE response chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/...

Feds deploy tear gas in another Chicago neighborhood: 'We chased federal agents out of Albany Park today' A federal judge’s temporary restraining order requires federal agents to issue two warnings before using riot control weapons such as tear gas. Witnesses says they didn't get any warning.

Feds deploy tear gas in another Chicago neighborhood: 'We chased federal agents out of Albany Park today' chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/... from @vimiller.bsky.social & @tylerplariviere.bsky.social

Trump administration buying Chicago property for more ICE operations, Noem says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told President Donald Trump "we’re gonna be in more parts of Chicago" to expand ICE operations.

Trump administration buying Chicago property for more ICE operations, Noem says chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...