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.
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.