Die-hard Bernie backers divided on backing Clinton

Bernie Sanders tried to calm tensions among his delegates Monday at the Democratic National Convention but some weren't in a listening mood, seething over a lengthy primary campaign and a damaging email disclosure.

More than 50 pro-Sanders demonstrators cited by police

Police briefly detained more than 50 people after they tried to storm the barricades outside the Democratic convention Monday evening in a show of anger over Bernie Sanders' treatment by party leaders, even as he urged his supporters to fall in line behind Hillary Clinton.

DNC kicks off at the Wells Fargo Center

The 2016 Democratic National Convention will be held Monday through Thursday at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. It’s expected to end with Hillary Clinton accepting her party’s nomination in November’s presidential election, to face Republican Donald Trump and replace term-limited Barack Obama.

Illinois delegates descend upon day one of DNC

While the Illinois delegation in Philadelphia is firmly controlled by the Hillary Clinton campaign, it does include dozens of Bernie Sanders supporters.

Wasserman Schultz to step down as DNC chairwoman, amid email scandal

Debbie Wasserman Schultz will step down as Democratic National Committee chairwoman, amid the fallout over leaked emails that suggested an anti-Bernie Sanders bias in her operation.

Hillary Clinton picks Tim Kaine as running mate

Hillary Clinton will introduce her running mate Friday, seeking to snatch attention from newly crowned Republican nominee Donald Trump just hours after he closed out his convention with a fiery and foreboding turn at the podium.

Illinois Supreme Court to consider remap ballot measure

The Illinois Supreme Court agreed Friday to quickly take up a case challenging the constitutionality of a ballot measure that could alter the way Illinois draws its political maps.

Trump pledges better times for US in convention finale

Declaring America in crisis, Donald Trump pledged to cheering Republicans and still-skeptical voters Thursday night that as president he will restore the safety they fear they're losing, strictly curb immigration and save the nation from Hillary Clinton's record of "death, destruction, terrorism and weakness."

Hundreds of demonstrators gather on convention's last day

About 150 protesters carrying signs saying "Ban All Trumps Not Muslims" and chanting "Love Trumps Hate" marched across a Cleveland bridge Thursday afternoon as the four-day GOP convention neared its prime-time finale.

Illinois delegates differ on impact of Cruz's convention speech

Illinois delegates to the Republican National Convention are divided in their reactions to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's refusal to endorse Donald Trump for president during his speech in Cleveland.

#RNCinCLE: Who is speaking on Thursday night?

Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump takes the stage on the final night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Here's the complete schedule for Thursday night.

Nominating conventions 101: What you need to know

The Republican and Democratic parties are gearing up for their political nominating conventions where Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, respectively, are expected to be formally nominated to represent their parties in the November election for president.

PHOTOS: 2016 Republican National Convention

Get a behind-the-scenes look from FOX TV at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

Judge nixes Illinois redistricting plan from ballot

A voter referendum aimed at changing the way Illinois draws its political boundaries is unconstitutional for the November ballot, a judge determined Wednesday.

Trump triumphs as GOP nominee, completing stunning climb

Republicans nominated Donald Trump Tuesday as their presidential standard-bearer, capping the billionaire businessman's stunning takeover of the GOP and propelling him into a November faceoff with Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Illinois delegates don't blame Melania for possible plagiarism

Illinois delegates to the Republican National Convention say they don't blame the potential next first lady for possibly cribbing passages from a predecessor in her opening-night address in Cleveland, but they do say somebody in the Trump campaign should be held accountable.

Melania Trump ignites GOP convention after gloom, turmoil

Painting a bleak picture of America's future, Republicans promised a new era of security with Donald Trump as president as they opened a four-day convention against the backdrop of an unsettling summer and deep party divisions.

Melania Trump highlights day one of RNC

It was a rare campaign appearance for Melania Trump — and she told her life story to the crowd at the Republican National Committee.