Trump virtually clinches Republican presidential nomination
In a stunning triumph for a political outsider, Donald Trump all but clinched the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday with a resounding victory in Indiana that knocked rival Ted Cruz out of the race and cleared Trump's path to a likely November face-off with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton.
In a stunning triumph for a political outsider, Donald Trump all but clinched the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday with a resounding victory in Indiana that knocked rival Ted Cruz out of the race and cleared Trump's path to a likely November face-off with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton.
Cruz says Indiana will decide GOP race
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz declared Friday that the 2016 race for the Republican presidential nomination will be decided next week in Indiana – making clear he's staking his underdog bid on a strong performance there.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz declared Friday that the 2016 race for the Republican presidential nomination will be decided next week in Indiana – making clear he's staking his underdog bid on a strong performance there.
Clinton on brink of Dem nomination; Trump strengthens momentum
Hillary Clinton emerged from New York's presidential primary closer to clinching the Democratic nomination and becoming the first woman to reach that milestone.
Hillary Clinton emerged from New York's presidential primary closer to clinching the Democratic nomination and becoming the first woman to reach that milestone.
Illinois lawmakers debate how state should draw districts
The full Illinois House and Senate are expected to debate plans this week on how to overhaul the way the state draws its legislative districts every decade, an issue that members from both parties say they want to change but over which debate inevitably devolves into partisan sniping.
The full Illinois House and Senate are expected to debate plans this week on how to overhaul the way the state draws its legislative districts every decade, an issue that members from both parties say they want to change but over which debate inevitably devolves into partisan sniping.
Illinois comptroller: Pay for governor, lawmakers to be delayed
Lawmakers from the governor on down will start waiting for their paychecks like others whose payments from the state have been delayed due to the prolonged budget impasse, Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger said Sunday.
Lawmakers from the governor on down will start waiting for their paychecks like others whose payments from the state have been delayed due to the prolonged budget impasse, Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger said Sunday.
Rauner-Madigan rivalry hamstrings Illinois budget talks
The rivalry between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan continues to intensify during Illinois' 10-month budget stalemate, leaving little hope that the state will have a spending plan any time soon.
The rivalry between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan continues to intensify during Illinois' 10-month budget stalemate, leaving little hope that the state will have a spending plan any time soon.
Wisconsin primary preview: What to expect Tuesday
With both party's frontrunners trailing in Wisconsin polling, the Badger State could be the tipping point of the 2016 presidential election.
With both party's frontrunners trailing in Wisconsin polling, the Badger State could be the tipping point of the 2016 presidential election.
What Donald Trump's statement on abortion means for women
Donald Trump set the Internet ablaze Wednesday with his comments on women who have abortions.
Donald Trump set the Internet ablaze Wednesday with his comments on women who have abortions.
Police charge Trump campaign manager with battery
Police charged Donald Trump's campaign manager with simple battery Tuesday as a videotaped altercation with a reporter transformed what was another messy campaign sideshow into a criminal court summons. Trump decried the charges.
Police charged Donald Trump's campaign manager with simple battery Tuesday as a videotaped altercation with a reporter transformed what was another messy campaign sideshow into a criminal court summons. Trump decried the charges.
Nearly 20,000 support petition to allow guns at Republican National Convention
Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition to allow the open carry of firearms at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in July.
Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition to allow the open carry of firearms at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in July.
Tabloid claims Ted Cruz had 5 extramarital affairs, Cruz calls report 'garbage'
Weeks into March and the 2016 presidential race is just now heating up.
Weeks into March and the 2016 presidential race is just now heating up.
"Vote Trump, Get Dumped" campaign gains steam
A group of women say they're going to use sex as a weapon to take down Donald Trump.
A group of women say they're going to use sex as a weapon to take down Donald Trump.
Thousands demand right to carry guns at GOP convention
Thousands of people have signed a petition demanding the right to carry guns at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this summer.
Thousands of people have signed a petition demanding the right to carry guns at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this summer.
Kirk breaks with party, agrees to speak to Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland
Senator Mark Kirk is the first Republican senator to agree to actually speak with Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland.
Senator Mark Kirk is the first Republican senator to agree to actually speak with Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland.
Trump, Cruz battle gets personal, over wives
In a Republican primary race already full of insults and mud-slinging, the battle between front-runner Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz got even uglier Wednesday -- as the candidates started by clashing over attacks on each other's wives, then went Hollywood.
In a Republican primary race already full of insults and mud-slinging, the battle between front-runner Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz got even uglier Wednesday -- as the candidates started by clashing over attacks on each other's wives, then went Hollywood.
Trump vows to be more presidential if elected
Donald Trump says that he will act presidential if he is elected president, but that the job requires someone who is willing to fight.
Donald Trump says that he will act presidential if he is elected president, but that the job requires someone who is willing to fight.
Foxx ousts Cook County State's Attorney Alvarez in primary
Voters ousted the Chicago area's top prosecutor Tuesday, backing Democratic primary challenger Kim Foxx in a campaign dominated by questions about Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez's handling of the shooting death of a black teenager at the hands of a white police officer.
Voters ousted the Chicago area's top prosecutor Tuesday, backing Democratic primary challenger Kim Foxx in a campaign dominated by questions about Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez's handling of the shooting death of a black teenager at the hands of a white police officer.
Kim Foxx reflects on big victory over Anita Alvarez
Kim Foxx joined Good Day Chicago Wednesday to talk about how she’s feeling after the win and what she thinks the margin of victory shows about voters in Cook County.
Kim Foxx joined Good Day Chicago Wednesday to talk about how she’s feeling after the win and what she thinks the margin of victory shows about voters in Cook County.
Duckworth, Kirk primed for blistering US Senate fight
Illinois voters are getting an early taste of what's expected to be one of the hardest-fought U.S. Senate races in the country.
Illinois voters are getting an early taste of what's expected to be one of the hardest-fought U.S. Senate races in the country.
Trump, Clinton win big on Super Tuesday 3; Rubio drops out
Donald Trump won a decisive victory in Florida's primary Tuesday night, forcing home-state Sen. Marco Rubio to abandon the race for the Republican presidential nomination. But another big prize — Ohio — went to its governor, John Kasich.
Donald Trump won a decisive victory in Florida's primary Tuesday night, forcing home-state Sen. Marco Rubio to abandon the race for the Republican presidential nomination. But another big prize — Ohio — went to its governor, John Kasich.