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.
Kirk, Duckworth win Illinois primaries for US Senate matchup
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, making official a matchup with Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk that's been informally underway for months.
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, making official a matchup with Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk that's been informally underway for months.
In passionate campaign, Illinois voters talk of gut emotions
In an unusually passionate campaign season, gut emotion propelled many Illinois voters to the polls Tuesday. While some defined issues in this race that were dear to them, they were quick to talk in more emotional strokes of trust, revulsion, anger and maturity.
In an unusually passionate campaign season, gut emotion propelled many Illinois voters to the polls Tuesday. While some defined issues in this race that were dear to them, they were quick to talk in more emotional strokes of trust, revulsion, anger and maturity.
Raja Krishnamoorthi wins Democratic nomination
Businessman Raja Krishnamoorthi (krish-nah-MOOR'-thee) has won the Democratic nomination in a Chicago-area congressional district over a suburban mayor and state legislator.
Businessman Raja Krishnamoorthi (krish-nah-MOOR'-thee) has won the Democratic nomination in a Chicago-area congressional district over a suburban mayor and state legislator.
US Rep. John Shimkus turns back GOP challenger
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus has survived a Republican primary challenge in his bid for an 11th term.
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus has survived a Republican primary challenge in his bid for an 11th term.
Illinois House Speaker Madigan retains seat
The longest-serving state House speaker in the nation, Michael Madigan, has fended off another challenge in his Chicago district.
The longest-serving state House speaker in the nation, Michael Madigan, has fended off another challenge in his Chicago district.