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.
Trump shakes up staff, intent on finishing race on own terms
Frustrated with his troubled candidacy, Donald Trump is hinging his presidential hopes on a risky bet: that the fiery populism and freewheeling style that won him the Republican nomination give him a better shot at the White House than uniting his party and rallying moderate voters.
Frustrated with his troubled candidacy, Donald Trump is hinging his presidential hopes on a risky bet: that the fiery populism and freewheeling style that won him the Republican nomination give him a better shot at the White House than uniting his party and rallying moderate voters.
Illinois GOP ignores Trump, promises battle for Legislature
Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois Republicans all but ignored the party's bid to reclaim the White House at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, focusing on term limits, political map-drawing and loads of campaign cash to defeat "machine" Democrats who have a vise grip on the General Assembly.
Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois Republicans all but ignored the party's bid to reclaim the White House at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, focusing on term limits, political map-drawing and loads of campaign cash to defeat "machine" Democrats who have a vise grip on the General Assembly.
Rauner promises 'biggest ground game ever' for GOP spending
Gov. Bruce Rauner promises to outspend Democrats this fall in a Republican effort to reclaim the Illinois General Assembly.
Gov. Bruce Rauner promises to outspend Democrats this fall in a Republican effort to reclaim the Illinois General Assembly.
Trump campaign undergoes overhaul
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has shaken up his campaign once again as recent polls suggest that he is losing to Hillary Clinton in several key battleground states.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has shaken up his campaign once again as recent polls suggest that he is losing to Hillary Clinton in several key battleground states.
Illinois voters to see roads amendment on November ballot
When Illinois voters head to the polls in November, the first ballot question won't be for presidential candidates, but a measure aimed at protecting the state's transportation-related funding from being used for other purposes.
When Illinois voters head to the polls in November, the first ballot question won't be for presidential candidates, but a measure aimed at protecting the state's transportation-related funding from being used for other purposes.
Shifting tone, Trump entertains the notion he could lose
Straying from his trademark bravado, Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday that his presidential campaign is facing challenges and could ultimately fall short — a rare expression of humility by the Republican presidential nominee.
Straying from his trademark bravado, Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday that his presidential campaign is facing challenges and could ultimately fall short — a rare expression of humility by the Republican presidential nominee.
Trump accuses Obama of being the 'founder of ISIS'
Donald Trump accused President Barack Obama on Wednesday of establishing the Islamic State group that is wreaking havoc from the Middle East to European cities. A moment later on another topic, he referred to the president by his full legal name: Barack Hussein Obama.
Donald Trump accused President Barack Obama on Wednesday of establishing the Islamic State group that is wreaking havoc from the Middle East to European cities. A moment later on another topic, he referred to the president by his full legal name: Barack Hussein Obama.
2 vulnerable GOP incumbents break with Trump on immigration
Two Illinois Republicans considered among the nation's most vulnerable congressional incumbents are breaking from their party and its outspoken presidential nominee, Donald Trump, to push laws that would include a path to citizenship for people living in the country illegally.
Two Illinois Republicans considered among the nation's most vulnerable congressional incumbents are breaking from their party and its outspoken presidential nominee, Donald Trump, to push laws that would include a path to citizenship for people living in the country illegally.