Aurora mayor's race takes shape

The 2017 race for mayor in Illinois' second-largest city is taking shape.

Rauner donates $50M to his 2018 campaign fund

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner contributed $50 million to his own campaign fund as he prepares to seek re-election in 2018, a record-setting amount that Republicans said was intended as a warning to Democrats considering challenging him.

US Sen. Mark Kirk prepares for future after losing election

Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois is preparing to relinquish his role after spending 16 years in elected office and a quarter-century in federal government.

Trump cruises to Electoral College victory

Members of the Electoral College in Illinois are poised to officially cast their votes.

Illinois electors cast their 20 votes for Hillary Clinton

Illinois members of the Electoral College have cast their ballots for Hillary Clinton for president.

Longshot campaign to dump Trump explores its merits

Although 138 million Americans voted Nov. 8th, Donald Trump's victory won't be official until Monday, when members of the Electoral College cast their ballots. 

From 'oops' to DOE chief; Rick Perry is Trump's pick for Energy

There may be a second presidential Cabinet appointment on this Tuesday morning. Associated Press sources say President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead the Energy Department.

Potential Sec. of State pick ruffles feathers of Republicans

The judgment of top American intelligence officials that Vladimir Putin's regime conducted computer hacks to undermine Hillary Clinton and elect Donald Trump President has alarmed some top Republicans.

What comes next for Michelle Obama?

It'll be one of the most watched mid-life career changes in recent memory. What does Michelle Obama do next?

Dallas Republican elector says he won't cast ballot for Trump

A North Texas Republican member of the Electoral College said Monday that he won't cast one of his state's 38 electoral votes for Donald Trump because "I am here to elect a president, not a king."

Donald Trump leaving his businesses to focus on presidency

Donald Trump tweets that he will be leaving his businesses in order to focus on running country as president.

Illinois lawmakers sue to get paid despite budget mess

Six state representatives filed a lawsuit Friday demanding the Illinois comptroller cut them paychecks they haven't seen since May.

Jill Stein's recount could cost taxpayers $12 million

Former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is expected to file a request Wednesday for a recount of the nearly 4.8 million ballots cast in the state of Michigan during the presidential election.

Clinton team joins three-state vote recount that begins in Wisconsin

The campaign for Hillary Clinton is joining an effort by Jill Stein, another candidate defeated by Donald Trump in the 2016 White House race, for a recount of votes in three pivotal states, despite Clinton having already conceded the race.

With recounts looming, Trump adds new administration picks

President-elect Donald Trump pressed forward Friday with two more administration picks, as failed Green Party candidate Jill Stein took new steps to force recounts across key Midwestern battlegrounds that could complicate Trump's push for national unity.

Trump won't pursue criminal inquiry into Clinton: Conway

President-elect Donald Trump is doing an about face and will not pursue criminal charges against former foe Hillary Clinton, says advisor Kellyanne Conway.

Senator seeks to abolish electoral college after Trump victory

The fact that Hillary Clinton most likely won the U.S. popular vote but won't be president has some people wondering, "Wait, why do we do it this way?"