Illinois budget fight shifts to November elections
After finishing another legislative session without agreeing on a budget, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois' ruling Democrats began looking for other options Wednesday even as they focus on November and trying to convince voters the other side is to blame for the state's enormous fiscal mess.
After finishing another legislative session without agreeing on a budget, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois' ruling Democrats began looking for other options Wednesday even as they focus on November and trying to convince voters the other side is to blame for the state's enormous fiscal mess.
Automatic voter registration goes to Rauner; he likes idea
Lawmakers have endorsed automatic voter registration in Illinois.
Lawmakers have endorsed automatic voter registration in Illinois.
Trump agrees to debate Sanders but sets stiff price
Donald Trump is welcoming Bernie Sanders' proposal that they meet in a debate but is setting a high price for participating. His condition: The hosting TV network would have to put up millions of dollars for charity.
Donald Trump is welcoming Bernie Sanders' proposal that they meet in a debate but is setting a high price for participating. His condition: The hosting TV network would have to put up millions of dollars for charity.
Sanders accepts Kentucky primary result; Clinton wins state
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says his campaign accepts the primary results in Kentucky, handing front-runner Hillary Clinton another victory and an additional pledged delegate.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says his campaign accepts the primary results in Kentucky, handing front-runner Hillary Clinton another victory and an additional pledged delegate.
Delegates in hand, Trump says he's got GOP nomination
With a triumphant pile of delegates in hand, Republican Donald Trump on Thursday claimed support from "almost everybody" in his party and turned his attention to his likely Democratic presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton, who is still locked in a divisive primary contest.
With a triumphant pile of delegates in hand, Republican Donald Trump on Thursday claimed support from "almost everybody" in his party and turned his attention to his likely Democratic presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton, who is still locked in a divisive primary contest.
State election board questions automatic voter registration
A plan to make Illinois the next state to allow automatic voter registration is moving through the Legislature despite the state's leading election authority having serious doubts that it has the ability and money to roll it out, especially with one deadline before November's election.
A plan to make Illinois the next state to allow automatic voter registration is moving through the Legislature despite the state's leading election authority having serious doubts that it has the ability and money to roll it out, especially with one deadline before November's election.
Lawyers contribute to congressional campaign of judge's son
A newspaper analysis has found that Illinois U.S. House 12th District candidate C.J. Baricevic has gotten most of his campaign funding from attorneys who work in the Belleville-based court system headed by his father.
A newspaper analysis has found that Illinois U.S. House 12th District candidate C.J. Baricevic has gotten most of his campaign funding from attorneys who work in the Belleville-based court system headed by his father.
Trump: Selling building from real estate empire to fund campaign an 'option'
Donald Trump suggested Sunday that he might have to “sell a building” from his real estate empire to finance a general election run.
Donald Trump suggested Sunday that he might have to “sell a building” from his real estate empire to finance a general election run.
Democrats deeply divided over Clinton and Bernie
Hillary Clinton returned to Chicago for a few hours Thursday, because her presidential campaign needs the cash.
Hillary Clinton returned to Chicago for a few hours Thursday, because her presidential campaign needs the cash.
Illinois Senate approves automatic voter registration plan
The Illinois Senate has approved a measure allowing automatic voter registration in Illinois.
The Illinois Senate has approved a measure allowing automatic voter registration in Illinois.
Donald Trump to Megyn Kelly: 'I have regrets'
Fox News host Megyn Kelly sat down with presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in the first edition of "Megyn Kelly Presents" on FOX.
Fox News host Megyn Kelly sat down with presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in the first edition of "Megyn Kelly Presents" on FOX.
Trump to make guest appearance on Megyn Kelly's Fox TV special
When Megyn Kelly sits down with Donald Trump for her prime-time special on the Fox broadcasting network, the Fox News Channel host hopes to call a truce to the war waged by the presumptive Republican nominee since he began slamming her after last August's Republican debate, where he was galled by her tough questioning as one of its moderators.
When Megyn Kelly sits down with Donald Trump for her prime-time special on the Fox broadcasting network, the Fox News Channel host hopes to call a truce to the war waged by the presumptive Republican nominee since he began slamming her after last August's Republican debate, where he was galled by her tough questioning as one of its moderators.
Gov. Rauner's office says annual prayer breakfast will still be held
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's office has announced that the Governor's Prayer Breakfast will still take place this spring.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's office has announced that the Governor's Prayer Breakfast will still take place this spring.
Trump, Ryan pledge to work together, see end to rift in GOP
Straining to mend their party after months of chaos, Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan declared themselves "totally committed" to working together after a fence-mending personal meeting on Thursday. Ryan praised Trump as "very warm and genuine," and suggested that after initial hesitance he may well end up endorsing the GOP candidate for president.
Straining to mend their party after months of chaos, Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan declared themselves "totally committed" to working together after a fence-mending personal meeting on Thursday. Ryan praised Trump as "very warm and genuine," and suggested that after initial hesitance he may well end up endorsing the GOP candidate for president.
Illinois Senate campaign targets Tammy Duckworth's 'war hero' record
Rep. Tammy Duckworth lost both legs when her helicopter was shot down in Iraq, then went on to hold leadership roles in the Illinois and U.S. Veterans Affairs departments.
Rep. Tammy Duckworth lost both legs when her helicopter was shot down in Iraq, then went on to hold leadership roles in the Illinois and U.S. Veterans Affairs departments.
Dating site aims to match fleeing anti-Trumpers with Canadians
Many people, including celebrities like Lena Dunham and Samuel L. Jackson, have said they'll pack up and move to Canada if Donald Trump becomes president.
Many people, including celebrities like Lena Dunham and Samuel L. Jackson, have said they'll pack up and move to Canada if Donald Trump becomes president.
Madigan warns Democrats not to 'rest' if Trump is GOP choice
Illinois' top Democrat has warned party faithful not to get lackadaisical because the Republicans are poised to nominate Donald Trump for president.
Illinois' top Democrat has warned party faithful not to get lackadaisical because the Republicans are poised to nominate Donald Trump for president.
Illinois group submits signatures for ballot measure
A group that wants an independent commission to draw legislative districts in Illinois on Friday delivered more than 550,000 backing its request to put the measure on the ballot in November for a constitutional change.
A group that wants an independent commission to draw legislative districts in Illinois on Friday delivered more than 550,000 backing its request to put the measure on the ballot in November for a constitutional change.
WATCH: Dick Durbin speaks his mind on presidential election, heroin epidemic
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the region's escalating heroin epidemic and the status of the 2016 presidential elections.
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the region's escalating heroin epidemic and the status of the 2016 presidential elections.
Rauner won't discuss Trump, confirms he'll skip convention
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner won't discuss his decision not to endorse Donald Trump for president, and he says he's skipping the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to focus on his state's problems.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner won't discuss his decision not to endorse Donald Trump for president, and he says he's skipping the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to focus on his state's problems.