Candidates scramble in unexpected open attorney general race
The race to become Illinois' next chief legal officer is off to a furious start after Attorney General Lisa Madigan's sudden announcement that she wouldn't seek a fifth term.
The race to become Illinois' next chief legal officer is off to a furious start after Attorney General Lisa Madigan's sudden announcement that she wouldn't seek a fifth term.
Drury leaves governor's race to run for attorney general
Democratic state Rep. Scott Drury says he's dropping out of the race for Illinois governor to run for attorney general.
Democratic state Rep. Scott Drury says he's dropping out of the race for Illinois governor to run for attorney general.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan won't seek re-election in 2018
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she's not seeking re-election for a fifth term.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she's not seeking re-election for a fifth term.
2006 Pritzker donation to Blagojevich raises questions
A 2006 donation from Illinois gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker to ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's re-election is raising questions.
A 2006 donation from Illinois gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker to ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's re-election is raising questions.
Trump to end DACA program for young immigrants after 6 month delay, according to reports
President Donald Trump plans to put an end to the so-called "Dreamers" program, which offered amnesty to immigrants if they were brought to the United States as children and met strict security guidelines, according to reports.
President Donald Trump plans to put an end to the so-called "Dreamers" program, which offered amnesty to immigrants if they were brought to the United States as children and met strict security guidelines, according to reports.
Information on Chicago voters publicly accessible for a time
Chicago election officials say a file containing the names, addresses, dates of birth and other information about the city's 1.8 million registered voters was published online.
Chicago election officials say a file containing the names, addresses, dates of birth and other information about the city's 1.8 million registered voters was published online.
Pritzker chooses Rep. Juliana Stratton as 2018 running mate
Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker has selected state Rep. Juliana Stratton of Chicago to be his running mate in the 2018 election.
Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker has selected state Rep. Juliana Stratton of Chicago to be his running mate in the 2018 election.
'Simpsons' producers rejected Trump's request to be on show: report
The producers of the hit Fox comedy "The Simpsons" turned down President Donald Trump's request to be on the show.
The producers of the hit Fox comedy "The Simpsons" turned down President Donald Trump's request to be on the show.
Illinois Gov. Rauner dug in and lost. Can he be re-elected?
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner lost an unprecedented battle with the "Springfield insiders" he once campaigned to dethrone when lawmakers approved a budget deal and $5 billion tax hike over his objections, and without the pro-business reforms the Republican promised for years.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner lost an unprecedented battle with the "Springfield insiders" he once campaigned to dethrone when lawmakers approved a budget deal and $5 billion tax hike over his objections, and without the pro-business reforms the Republican promised for years.
Illinois Senate Republicans elect Brady as minority leader
Republicans in the Illinois Senate have elected Sen. Bill Brady to serve as the chamber's minority leader.
Republicans in the Illinois Senate have elected Sen. Bill Brady to serve as the chamber's minority leader.
Trump welcomes World Series champion Cubs to White House
President Donald Trump has welcomed the manager and several players from the World Series champion Chicago Cubs to the White House.
President Donald Trump has welcomed the manager and several players from the World Series champion Chicago Cubs to the White House.
Longtime Cook County Clerk David Orr won't seek re-election
Longtime Cook County Clerk David Orr says he won't seek re-election next year.
Longtime Cook County Clerk David Orr says he won't seek re-election next year.
Trump to host Trump re-election fundraiser at Trump hotel
President. Candidate. Businessman. Three of President Donald Trump's roles converge next week as he holds his first major re-election fundraiser at his hotel in Washington.
President. Candidate. Businessman. Three of President Donald Trump's roles converge next week as he holds his first major re-election fundraiser at his hotel in Washington.
Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg will make the US's $15 million Paris climate deal payment to UN
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says his personal charity will pay the $15 million dollars that the United States would have sent to the United Nations as part of the Paris climate agreement.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says his personal charity will pay the $15 million dollars that the United States would have sent to the United Nations as part of the Paris climate agreement.
FBI wiretap records Pritzker, Blagojevich talking state jobs
Secret FBI wiretap recordings from a 2008 investigation of then-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich capture current Democratic candidate for governor, billionaire J.B. Pritzker, speaking to Blagojevich about an appointment to a top state job, the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday.
Secret FBI wiretap recordings from a 2008 investigation of then-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich capture current Democratic candidate for governor, billionaire J.B. Pritzker, speaking to Blagojevich about an appointment to a top state job, the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday.
Questions about property taxes follow Pritzker campaign
Questions about property taxes are following Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker.
Questions about property taxes are following Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he may run for president one day
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, one of the most likable people on Earth, has said there’s a “real possibility” he’ll run for president one day.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, one of the most likable people on Earth, has said there’s a “real possibility” he’ll run for president one day.
Trump touts House health care bill, questions linger
Republicans in the U.S. House voted Thursday to abolish many of Obamacare's most important provisions.
Republicans in the U.S. House voted Thursday to abolish many of Obamacare's most important provisions.
JB Pritzker launches 1st TV ads in Dem primary for governor
Billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker is launching the first television ads of the Democratic primary for Illinois governor.
Billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker is launching the first television ads of the Democratic primary for Illinois governor.
Trump slams pollsters as survey buries sustained popularity over Clinton
President Trump took a few more shots Monday at his old nemesis – the pollsters who confidently predicted his loss last year – after new surveys were released playing up the president’s low approval ratings at the end of his first 100 days.
President Trump took a few more shots Monday at his old nemesis – the pollsters who confidently predicted his loss last year – after new surveys were released playing up the president’s low approval ratings at the end of his first 100 days.