GOP spends $2M on TV ads in Illinois legislative race
Republicans have spent nearly $2 million in television advertising to help a state lawmaker win a Chicago-area legislative district -- the most spent on air time for any legislative candidate in the nation.
Republicans have spent nearly $2 million in television advertising to help a state lawmaker win a Chicago-area legislative district -- the most spent on air time for any legislative candidate in the nation.
State, federal officials met with Kankakee officials on voter fraud
A prosecutor says he's investigating possible vote fraud in Kankakee County.
A prosecutor says he's investigating possible vote fraud in Kankakee County.
Kaine attacks, Pence fights back in vigorous VP debate
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine aggressively challenged Donald Trump's qualifications for the presidency Tuesday night, casting him as a "me-first" mogul who won't level with Americans about his business record. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence lashed back with criticism of Hillary Clinton but didn't dispute that running mate Trump hadn't paid federal taxes for years.
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine aggressively challenged Donald Trump's qualifications for the presidency Tuesday night, casting him as a "me-first" mogul who won't level with Americans about his business record. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence lashed back with criticism of Hillary Clinton but didn't dispute that running mate Trump hadn't paid federal taxes for years.
Illinoisans can once again register to vote on Election Day
A federal appeals court has granted a stay of a lower court's ruling halting same-day voter registration at Illinois polling stations.
A federal appeals court has granted a stay of a lower court's ruling halting same-day voter registration at Illinois polling stations.
Illinois comptroller candidates to participate in TV debate
The two major party candidates running for Illinois comptroller will participate in one televised debate ahead of the November election.
The two major party candidates running for Illinois comptroller will participate in one televised debate ahead of the November election.
Clinton tears into Trump on taxes; he says he'll save nation
Hillary Clinton tore into Donald Trump's tax maneuvering, business skills and trustworthiness Monday as she sought to capitalize on news that the New York real estate mogul may have paid no federal taxes for years. Unfazed, he boasted of using U.S. tax laws "brilliantly" and cast himself as a savvy business survivor poised to save a reeling nation.
Hillary Clinton tore into Donald Trump's tax maneuvering, business skills and trustworthiness Monday as she sought to capitalize on news that the New York real estate mogul may have paid no federal taxes for years. Unfazed, he boasted of using U.S. tax laws "brilliantly" and cast himself as a savvy business survivor poised to save a reeling nation.
Duckworth goes after Kirk in 1st debate of US Senate race
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth went after Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk on Monday during the first debate of their U.S. Senate race, criticizing his judgment on national security issues and his "endless" controversial statements.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth went after Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk on Monday during the first debate of their U.S. Senate race, criticizing his judgment on national security issues and his "endless" controversial statements.
US official: Hackers targeted election systems of 20 states
Hackers have targeted the voter registration systems of more than 20 states in recent months, a Homeland Security Department official said Friday.
Hackers have targeted the voter registration systems of more than 20 states in recent months, a Homeland Security Department official said Friday.
Clinton holds big bucks fundraiser in Chicago
Hillary Clinton's visited her childhood hometown on Thursday, holding a big bucks fundraiser and facing a new challenge from Donald Trump to make her husband's extramarital cheating a campaign issue.
Hillary Clinton's visited her childhood hometown on Thursday, holding a big bucks fundraiser and facing a new challenge from Donald Trump to make her husband's extramarital cheating a campaign issue.
Clinton in Chicago makes it clear she knows many world leaders
When it comes to world leaders, Hillary Clinton wants to be clear that she has lots of favorites.
When it comes to world leaders, Hillary Clinton wants to be clear that she has lots of favorites.
Rauner's deficit projection $2.4B less than lawmakers'
Gov. Bruce Rauner's says the state's budget deficit will be $5.4 billion.
Gov. Bruce Rauner's says the state's budget deficit will be $5.4 billion.
Donald Trump and Ivanka visit Chicago area, raise more than $2M in campaign cash
Two Trumps raised more than $2 million in campaign cash from Chicago-area contributors Wednesday.
Two Trumps raised more than $2 million in campaign cash from Chicago-area contributors Wednesday.
Trump resists new debate approach; Clinton goes after young voters
Unmoved by harsh debate reviews, a defiant Donald Trump showed no sign Wednesday of embracing any big changes before his second faceoff with Hillary Clinton, pressing ahead with a strategy focused on speaking directly to his white working-class loyalists across the Midwest.
Unmoved by harsh debate reviews, a defiant Donald Trump showed no sign Wednesday of embracing any big changes before his second faceoff with Hillary Clinton, pressing ahead with a strategy focused on speaking directly to his white working-class loyalists across the Midwest.
Judge's ruling reduces Election Day registration in Illinois
A federal judge has scaled back Election Day voter registration for highly populated areas in Illinois, a decision that sides with Republicans who claimed in a lawsuit that last year's extension of same-day registration is unconstitutional.
A federal judge has scaled back Election Day voter registration for highly populated areas in Illinois, a decision that sides with Republicans who claimed in a lawsuit that last year's extension of same-day registration is unconstitutional.
American University professor who has predicted presidential winner since 1984 says Trump will win
An American University history professor says he has been correctly predicting the winner of every presidential election since 1984. But he isn’t using extensive polling, computer analytics or insider information to come up with his prediction. Instead, Allan Lichtman is forecasting the outcome based off of 13 historical factors or what he calls “Keys to the White House.”
An American University history professor says he has been correctly predicting the winner of every presidential election since 1984. But he isn’t using extensive polling, computer analytics or insider information to come up with his prediction. Instead, Allan Lichtman is forecasting the outcome based off of 13 historical factors or what he calls “Keys to the White House.”
AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Clinton deny their own words in debate
Donald Trump's habit of peddling hype and fabrication emerged unabated in the first presidential debate while Hillary Clinton played it cautiously in her statements, though not without error. They both denied making statements that they are on the record as saying.
Donald Trump's habit of peddling hype and fabrication emerged unabated in the first presidential debate while Hillary Clinton played it cautiously in her statements, though not without error. They both denied making statements that they are on the record as saying.
Clinton, Trump battle fiercely over taxes, race, terror
In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings secret from voters and peddling a "racist lie" about President Barack Obama.
In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings secret from voters and peddling a "racist lie" about President Barack Obama.
Debate Night: Clinton, Trump set for high-stakes showdown
After months of tangling from afar, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will confront each other face-to-face for the first time in Monday night's presidential debate, laying out for voters their vastly different visions for the nation's future.
After months of tangling from afar, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will confront each other face-to-face for the first time in Monday night's presidential debate, laying out for voters their vastly different visions for the nation's future.
VIEWER'S GUIDE: Trust and temperament key themes in debate
The most telling moments in presidential debates often come out of the blue — an offhand remark or unrehearsed gesture that helps to reveal the essence of a candidate who's already been poked, prodded and inspected for years.
The most telling moments in presidential debates often come out of the blue — an offhand remark or unrehearsed gesture that helps to reveal the essence of a candidate who's already been poked, prodded and inspected for years.
Clinton, Trump look to overcome weaknesses on debate stage
Donald Trump needs to prove to voters that he has the policy depth and gravitas to serve as commander in chief. Hillary Clinton needs a moment to connect with Americans who question whether she can be trusted.
Donald Trump needs to prove to voters that he has the policy depth and gravitas to serve as commander in chief. Hillary Clinton needs a moment to connect with Americans who question whether she can be trusted.