Chicago polls close in city's mayoral election
The polls have closed in Chicago, where voters are choosing the next mayor from a field of 14 candidates promising to steer the city in a new direction.
The polls have closed in Chicago, where voters are choosing the next mayor from a field of 14 candidates promising to steer the city in a new direction.
Pritzker: Illinois budget deficit higher than estimated
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration estimates Illinois faces a more-than $3 billion deficit in its next budget year.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration estimates Illinois faces a more-than $3 billion deficit in its next budget year.
Candidates face off in Chicago Mayoral Forum
The Chicago Mayoral Election is now just over a month away, and the candidates to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel are making the final push for every vote.
The Chicago Mayoral Election is now just over a month away, and the candidates to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel are making the final push for every vote.
House Dems introducing bill to raise minimum age to buy assault rifles
House Democrats on Wednesday plan to introduce legislation that would raise the nationwide minimum age to buy assault-style rifles from 18 to 21.
House Democrats on Wednesday plan to introduce legislation that would raise the nationwide minimum age to buy assault-style rifles from 18 to 21.
Trump rejects report he hid key details of conversations with Putin: 'I don't care'
Trump's version of events about the meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit was seemingly backed up by former Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, whom Trump fired in March and who has, on occasion, publicly criticized the president.
Trump's version of events about the meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit was seemingly backed up by former Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, whom Trump fired in March and who has, on occasion, publicly criticized the president.
Incoming Sen. Romney: Trump hasn't 'risen to the mantle' of presidency
Mitt Romney, former presidential candidate and a Republican senator-elect in Utah, has written a scathing op-ed for The Washington Post, saying President Trump "has not risen to the mantle of the office."
Mitt Romney, former presidential candidate and a Republican senator-elect in Utah, has written a scathing op-ed for The Washington Post, saying President Trump "has not risen to the mantle of the office."
Nearly 187K register to vote using new Illinois system
A new state report says nearly 187,000 Illinois residents have registered to vote through the state's new automatic voter registration system.
A new state report says nearly 187,000 Illinois residents have registered to vote through the state's new automatic voter registration system.
Chicago alderman calls for opponent to quit race after campaign worker shot
A Facebook live video of a campaign worker being shot on the South Side last weekend has sparked a war of words between 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez and his challenger Joseph Williams.
A Facebook live video of a campaign worker being shot on the South Side last weekend has sparked a war of words between 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez and his challenger Joseph Williams.
Trump welcomes governors-elect to White House
President Donald Trump has welcomed governors-elect from both parties to the White House.
President Donald Trump has welcomed governors-elect from both parties to the White House.
Trump says he wants Nauert as next UN ambassador
President Donald Trump says he will nominate William Barr, former President George H.W. Bush's attorney general, to serve in the same role.
President Donald Trump says he will nominate William Barr, former President George H.W. Bush's attorney general, to serve in the same role.
Abrams ends Georgia governor bid, says she'll file lawsuit
Democrat Stacey Abrams ended 10 days of post-election drama in Georgia's closely watched and even more closely contested race for governor Friday, acknowledging Republican Brian Kemp as the victor while defiantly refusing to concede to the man she blamed for "gross mismanagement" of a bitterly fought election.
Democrat Stacey Abrams ended 10 days of post-election drama in Georgia's closely watched and even more closely contested race for governor Friday, acknowledging Republican Brian Kemp as the victor while defiantly refusing to concede to the man she blamed for "gross mismanagement" of a bitterly fought election.
Susana Mendoza announces run for Chicago mayor
Just a week after winning re-election as Illinois comptroller, Susana Mendoza is officially throwing her hat into the Chicago mayoral ring.
Just a week after winning re-election as Illinois comptroller, Susana Mendoza is officially throwing her hat into the Chicago mayoral ring.
'Yes, Hillary Clinton will run again' former aide and friend writes
A close friend and advisor to a well-known Democratic family predict this campaign slogan becoming a reality: Hillary Clinton 4.0
A close friend and advisor to a well-known Democratic family predict this campaign slogan becoming a reality: Hillary Clinton 4.0
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she can't afford DC apartment until receiving congressional salary
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, who became the youngest woman elected to Congress Tuesday, said she cannot afford to rent an apartment in Washington, D.C. until her congressional salary kicks in.
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, who became the youngest woman elected to Congress Tuesday, said she cannot afford to rent an apartment in Washington, D.C. until her congressional salary kicks in.
VoteCast: Illinois voters say nation headed wrong way
A majority of voters casting midterm election ballots in Illinois said the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate.
A majority of voters casting midterm election ballots in Illinois said the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate.
Illinois Democrats sweep statewide races, flip 2 House seats
Democrats dominated in Illinois on Tuesday, winning all statewide offices and flipping two Republican-held congressional seats, including one that’s been in GOP hands for decades.
Democrats dominated in Illinois on Tuesday, winning all statewide offices and flipping two Republican-held congressional seats, including one that’s been in GOP hands for decades.
Pritzker wins over voters worried about budget, corruption
Gov.-elect JB Pritzker's victory over incumbent Bruce Rauner was fueled by dissatisfaction with the Republican's handling of a state budget crisis and by greater trust in the Democrat to eradicate government corruption.
Gov.-elect JB Pritzker's victory over incumbent Bruce Rauner was fueled by dissatisfaction with the Republican's handling of a state budget crisis and by greater trust in the Democrat to eradicate government corruption.
Susan B. Anthony's grave decorated with 'I Voted' stickers
Voters showed up by the dozens to put their "I Voted" stickers on the headstone of Susan B. Anthony, an Election Day ritual that pays homage to the voting rights pioneer.
Voters showed up by the dozens to put their "I Voted" stickers on the headstone of Susan B. Anthony, an Election Day ritual that pays homage to the voting rights pioneer.
Divisive Trump era ushers record number of women into House
WASHINGTON (AP/WTXF) -- A record number of women were elected to the House on Tuesday, nearly two years after women spilled out into the streets of Washington and in cities across the country in defiance of the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP/WTXF) -- A record number of women were elected to the House on Tuesday, nearly two years after women spilled out into the streets of Washington and in cities across the country in defiance of the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
FOX News Projection: Democrats to retake U.S. House, GOP to retain Senate
FOX News is projecting that the Democrats will retake the U.S. House.
FOX News is projecting that the Democrats will retake the U.S. House.