Biden says he could have won the presidency if he ran

Former Vice President Joe Biden says that if he had run for president in 2016 he could have won.

JB Pritzker takes step toward 2018 bid for Illinois governor

Billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker has taken the first formal step toward a 2018 challenge to Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Some residents push for resolution to make Oak Park a 'Sanctuary City'

White House officials said late Saturday they would seek an immediate stay of a federal judge's ruling that puts President Trump's travel ban on hold.

How a Trump presidency will impact your wallet
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Craig Bolanos, founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, explains how a Donald Trump presidency could impact your money.

Curiosity abounds ahead of Trump inauguration

With Chicago Congressman Luis Gutierrez and other Capitol Hill Democrats planning to protest Trump's swearing-in rather than attend it, Republicans say they're dividing America.

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.