Clinton scrambles to head off fallout from brutal weekend
Hillary Clinton and her campaign scrambled Monday to head off any lasting damage from a brutal weekend, promising to release more of her medical records following her bout of pneumonia and conceding they were too slow in providing information about her condition.
Hillary Clinton and her campaign scrambled Monday to head off any lasting damage from a brutal weekend, promising to release more of her medical records following her bout of pneumonia and conceding they were too slow in providing information about her condition.
With backing of Rauner, Illinois GOP spending big
For the first time in recent history, Illinois Republicans are vastly outspending Democrats in fall legislative races with the help of a wealthy governor determined to curtail a traditionally blue political landscape that has thwarted his agenda for two years.
For the first time in recent history, Illinois Republicans are vastly outspending Democrats in fall legislative races with the help of a wealthy governor determined to curtail a traditionally blue political landscape that has thwarted his agenda for two years.
Doctor: Clinton recovering from pneumonia since Friday, before 9/11 incident
Hillary Clinton abruptly left a 9/11 anniversary ceremony Sunday after feeling "overheated," according to her campaign, and hours later her doctor disclosed the Democratic presidential nominee had pneumonia.
Hillary Clinton abruptly left a 9/11 anniversary ceremony Sunday after feeling "overheated," according to her campaign, and hours later her doctor disclosed the Democratic presidential nominee had pneumonia.
Judge says Illinois campaign finance law constitutional
Current Illinois law that limits how much political action committees, or PACs, can contribute to candidates, but permits political parties and their legislative leadership to contribute as much as they want, is constitutional and can remain on the books, a federal judge in Chicago ruled Wednesday.
Current Illinois law that limits how much political action committees, or PACs, can contribute to candidates, but permits political parties and their legislative leadership to contribute as much as they want, is constitutional and can remain on the books, a federal judge in Chicago ruled Wednesday.
Fired Chicago law clerk seeking judgeship gets challenger
A former Chicago law clerk and current candidate for a judgeship who was fired after allegedly taking the bench to hear some minor traffic cases now has a challenger.
A former Chicago law clerk and current candidate for a judgeship who was fired after allegedly taking the bench to hear some minor traffic cases now has a challenger.
Venturing to Mexico, Trump defends right to build huge wall; Chicagoans react
On Mexican soil for the first time as the Republican presidential nominee, a firm but measured Donald Trump defended the right of the United States to build a massive border wall along its southern flank, standing up for the centerpiece of his immigration plan in a country where he is widely despised.
On Mexican soil for the first time as the Republican presidential nominee, a firm but measured Donald Trump defended the right of the United States to build a massive border wall along its southern flank, standing up for the centerpiece of his immigration plan in a country where he is widely despised.
Illinois officials to notify 700 voters of database hack
Illinois election officials say they'll mail notices to about 700 voters whose records were viewed during a cyberattack on the state's voter registration system database last month and more could follow.
Illinois election officials say they'll mail notices to about 700 voters whose records were viewed during a cyberattack on the state's voter registration system database last month and more could follow.
FBI: Hackers breached Illinois election database
The FBI is warning state officials to boost their election security in light of evidence that hackers breached related data systems in two states.
The FBI is warning state officials to boost their election security in light of evidence that hackers breached related data systems in two states.
Illinois redistricting referendum won't appear on ballot
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a voter referendum seeking to change the system Illinois uses to draw political boundaries is unconstitutional, making it ineligible to appear on the November ballot.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a voter referendum seeking to change the system Illinois uses to draw political boundaries is unconstitutional, making it ineligible to appear on the November ballot.
Clinton says Trump will 'make America hate again'
Donald Trump confronted head-on allegations that he is racist on Thursday, defending his hard-line approach to immigration while trying to make the case to minority voters that Democrats have abandoned them.
Donald Trump confronted head-on allegations that he is racist on Thursday, defending his hard-line approach to immigration while trying to make the case to minority voters that Democrats have abandoned them.
Chicago Story: Trump sends GOP donors spinning
Ron Gidwitz, Dan Webb and William Kunkler are veteran Republicans — and friends — from Chicago's political money circuit. They raised buckets of cash for Mitt Romney four years ago. This time, however, their party's nominee has sent them spinning off in three directions.
Ron Gidwitz, Dan Webb and William Kunkler are veteran Republicans — and friends — from Chicago's political money circuit. They raised buckets of cash for Mitt Romney four years ago. This time, however, their party's nominee has sent them spinning off in three directions.
Kirk blasts Duckworth over 'unhinged' comment: 'She is so desperate'
Senator Mark Kirk on Wednesday said it’s "sad" that Democrat Tammy Duckworth has questioned his mental ability. He suffered a severe stroke four-and-a-half years ago.
Senator Mark Kirk on Wednesday said it’s "sad" that Democrat Tammy Duckworth has questioned his mental ability. He suffered a severe stroke four-and-a-half years ago.
Duckworth: Kirk 'unhinged,' hearings on Iran payment 'waste'
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth is calling U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk "unhinged" after the Illinois Republican said President Barack Obama was "acting like the drug dealer in chief."
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth is calling U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk "unhinged" after the Illinois Republican said President Barack Obama was "acting like the drug dealer in chief."
Chicago police refute Trump's claim he talked to commanders
Chicago police are debunking Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's claim that department officials told him they can reduce crime by being tougher.
Chicago police are debunking Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's claim that department officials told him they can reduce crime by being tougher.
Trump vows 'fair, but firm' approach to illegal immigration
Republican Donald Trump promised Monday to be "fair, but firm" toward the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States illegally, a shift in tone that raised questions on whether he's backtracking from previous pledges to push for mass deportations.
Republican Donald Trump promised Monday to be "fair, but firm" toward the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States illegally, a shift in tone that raised questions on whether he's backtracking from previous pledges to push for mass deportations.
Sen. Kirk: Obama 'acting like drug dealer in chief' in Iran deal
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says President Barack Obama was "acting like the drug dealer in chief" when his administration delivered $400 million in cash to Iran contingent on the release of American prisoners.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says President Barack Obama was "acting like the drug dealer in chief" when his administration delivered $400 million in cash to Iran contingent on the release of American prisoners.
Trump tries to woo black voters away from Clinton
Offering consolation, expressing regret, cutting ties with a controversial aide: Donald Trump's campaign turnaround plan on Friday featured the unorthodox candidate acting much like a conventional politician struggling to revive a presidential bid on the ropes.
Offering consolation, expressing regret, cutting ties with a controversial aide: Donald Trump's campaign turnaround plan on Friday featured the unorthodox candidate acting much like a conventional politician struggling to revive a presidential bid on the ropes.
Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort resigns
Donald Trump's campaign chairman Paul Manafort is resigning from the campaign.
Donald Trump's campaign chairman Paul Manafort is resigning from the campaign.
Clinton's foundation to alter donations policy if elected
Hillary Clinton's family foundation will no longer accept foreign and corporate donations if she is elected president, and will bring an end to its annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting regardless of the outcome of the November election.
Hillary Clinton's family foundation will no longer accept foreign and corporate donations if she is elected president, and will bring an end to its annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting regardless of the outcome of the November election.
Illinois Democrats trumpet Trump name, taunt GOP reluctance
Illinois Democrats had no trouble voicing the name of the Republican presidential nominee during Democrat Day at the State Fair Thursday, deriding their GOP brethren for failing to mention Donald Trump at a rally a day earlier and tying the contentious real estate developer to Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Illinois Democrats had no trouble voicing the name of the Republican presidential nominee during Democrat Day at the State Fair Thursday, deriding their GOP brethren for failing to mention Donald Trump at a rally a day earlier and tying the contentious real estate developer to Gov. Bruce Rauner.