Sanders, Clinton plan Illinois stops before Tuesday primary
The Democratic presidential candidates will hold separate campaign events in Illinois ahead of the state's primary.
The Democratic presidential candidates will hold separate campaign events in Illinois ahead of the state's primary.
Trump rivals look to put points on board in Illinois primary
Donald Trump's rivals are spending millions trying to blunt his momentum and other GOP candidates are looking to put points on the board as the race for president shifts to contests in Illinois and other big states.
Donald Trump's rivals are spending millions trying to blunt his momentum and other GOP candidates are looking to put points on the board as the race for president shifts to contests in Illinois and other big states.
Fmr. NAACP president talks about Sanders upset win
Ben Jealous, former president of the NAACP, officially endorsed Bernie Sanders last month. Jealous joined Good Day Chicago to talk about Sanders big win in Michigan and whether folks within the campaign were as surprised as the general public.
Ben Jealous, former president of the NAACP, officially endorsed Bernie Sanders last month. Jealous joined Good Day Chicago to talk about Sanders big win in Michigan and whether folks within the campaign were as surprised as the general public.
Does Sanders win in Michigan spell trouble for Clinton?
Political expert Thom Serafin joined Good Day Chicago talks about whether Hillary Clinton’s loss there spells trouble for similar northern states.
Political expert Thom Serafin joined Good Day Chicago talks about whether Hillary Clinton’s loss there spells trouble for similar northern states.
GOP Senate group deletes tweet accusing amputee Duckworth of 'not standing up' for vets
The National Republican Senatorial Committee deleted a tweet Tuesday in which it claimed Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., a double amputee, has a “sad record of not standing up for veterans.”
The National Republican Senatorial Committee deleted a tweet Tuesday in which it claimed Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., a double amputee, has a “sad record of not standing up for veterans.”
Sanders is surprise victor in Michigan; Trump keeps winning
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Hillary Clinton claimed victory Tuesday night in Mississippi, padding her lead in the Democratic presidential primary and highlighting anew her strength with black voters who will be crucial to her party's prospects in the general election.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Hillary Clinton claimed victory Tuesday night in Mississippi, padding her lead in the Democratic presidential primary and highlighting anew her strength with black voters who will be crucial to her party's prospects in the general election.
Bill Clinton campaigns for wife in Chicago suburb
Former President Bill Clinton is recalling fond memories of meeting his wife over four decades ago and says the now-Democratic presidential front-runner is the "change-maker" the nation needs.
Former President Bill Clinton is recalling fond memories of meeting his wife over four decades ago and says the now-Democratic presidential front-runner is the "change-maker" the nation needs.
Illinois House candidate alleges assault outside campaign office
Robert Zwolinski, candidate for 4th District state representative, is alleging he was attacked Sunday night by two people putting up signs for his opponent at his Ukrainian Village office. But they tell a far different story.
Robert Zwolinski, candidate for 4th District state representative, is alleging he was attacked Sunday night by two people putting up signs for his opponent at his Ukrainian Village office. But they tell a far different story.
Obama endorses Stratton in Illinois contest against Dunkin
President Barack Obama has taken the unusual step of endorsing Democratic statehouse candidate Juliana Stratton in her primary bid to unseat a fellow Democrat, Chicago state Rep. Ken Dunkin.
President Barack Obama has taken the unusual step of endorsing Democratic statehouse candidate Juliana Stratton in her primary bid to unseat a fellow Democrat, Chicago state Rep. Ken Dunkin.
Chicago area's top prosecutor under scrutiny before primary
In what has seemed an almost daily occurrence on the campaign trail, protesters have blocked streets and buildings to call for the resignation of the Chicago area's top prosecutor, who took a year to charge a white police officer in the death of a black teenager shot 16 times.
In what has seemed an almost daily occurrence on the campaign trail, protesters have blocked streets and buildings to call for the resignation of the Chicago area's top prosecutor, who took a year to charge a white police officer in the death of a black teenager shot 16 times.
Prosecutors look into vote-buying allegations in Chicago
In a city where voter fraud is part of local lore, prosecutors are examining allegations by a Chicago alderman and others that campaign workers are paying people to vote for a Democrat involved in one of Illinois' most contentious legislative elections.
In a city where voter fraud is part of local lore, prosecutors are examining allegations by a Chicago alderman and others that campaign workers are paying people to vote for a Democrat involved in one of Illinois' most contentious legislative elections.
Flannery Fired Up: Is Trump endangering our troops?
American military leaders of the War on Terrorism are deeply worried about something Donald Trump keeps saying. They claim he's endangering our troops. But Trump doubled down on it at a FOX News Channel debate the other night.
American military leaders of the War on Terrorism are deeply worried about something Donald Trump keeps saying. They claim he's endangering our troops. But Trump doubled down on it at a FOX News Channel debate the other night.
Romney calls Trump ‘a phony, a fraud'; Trump calls Romney ‘failed candidate'
(FOX News) - Mitt Romney plans to launch a broadside against Donald Trump’s surging campaign on Thursday, calling the man who wishes to succeed him as the GOP’s presidential nominee a “phony” and a “fraud” who is playing Americans for “suckers.”
(FOX News) - Mitt Romney plans to launch a broadside against Donald Trump’s surging campaign on Thursday, calling the man who wishes to succeed him as the GOP’s presidential nominee a “phony” and a “fraud” who is playing Americans for “suckers.”
Ben Carson: "I do not see a political path forward"
Detroit native Ben Carson announced on Wednesday that he would not be attending the GOP debate in Detroit.
Detroit native Ben Carson announced on Wednesday that he would not be attending the GOP debate in Detroit.
Judge tosses ballot challenge against Cruz in Illinois
A judge has dismissed a claim that Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz isn't eligible for the Illinois ballot because he was born in Canada.
A judge has dismissed a claim that Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz isn't eligible for the Illinois ballot because he was born in Canada.
Republican Party at odds over Donald Trump
Donald Trump took another big step toward winning the Republican nomination Tuesday, but there are dark storm clouds on the horizon for the GOP frontrunner.
Donald Trump took another big step toward winning the Republican nomination Tuesday, but there are dark storm clouds on the horizon for the GOP frontrunner.
Foxx fined over campaign finance violations
The Illinois Board of Elections has fined Cook County state's attorney challenger Kim Foxx $20,000 for failing to report a campaign poll paid for by County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
The Illinois Board of Elections has fined Cook County state's attorney challenger Kim Foxx $20,000 for failing to report a campaign poll paid for by County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Early voting in Illinois begins Monday
Illinois will vote in two weeks, but you can get ahead of the rush starting Monday, Feb. 29.
Illinois will vote in two weeks, but you can get ahead of the rush starting Monday, Feb. 29.
Top Illinois Democrats push for automatic voter registration
Top Illinois Democrats threw their support behind a plan for automatic voter registration in the state, saying Friday that a new modernized process could boost civic engagement and cut costs.
Top Illinois Democrats threw their support behind a plan for automatic voter registration in the state, saying Friday that a new modernized process could boost civic engagement and cut costs.
New Jersey's Christie endorses Donald Trump
HOUSTON (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is slamming Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as he endorses Donald Trump for president. Christie says, "We don't need any more of these Washington, D.C., acts." Christie memorably attacked the freshman senator at the final Republican debate before the New Hampshire primary, tripping up Rubio in a moment that likely contributed to his poor performance in...
HOUSTON (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is slamming Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as he endorses Donald Trump for president. Christie says, "We don't need any more of these Washington, D.C., acts." Christie memorably attacked the freshman senator at the final Republican debate before the New Hampshire primary, tripping up Rubio in a moment that likely contributed to his poor performance in...