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...
Donald Trump taunts Cubs' owners after Super PAC disclosure
Last week, Donald Trump called the Pope’s actions "disgraceful." And now, he has a dark warning for the family that owns the Chicago Cubs.
Last week, Donald Trump called the Pope’s actions "disgraceful." And now, he has a dark warning for the family that owns the Chicago Cubs.
Debate sharpens before Illinois primary for US Senate
With less than a month before the Illinois primary for U.S. Senate, former Chicago Urban League CEO Andrea Zopp zeroed in on presumed Democratic front-runner U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, using a televised debate Friday to sharply criticize the congresswoman's leadership.
With less than a month before the Illinois primary for U.S. Senate, former Chicago Urban League CEO Andrea Zopp zeroed in on presumed Democratic front-runner U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, using a televised debate Friday to sharply criticize the congresswoman's leadership.
Fight over Cruz's ballot eligibility moves to Illinois courtroom
The debate over whether Canadian-born Ted Cruz is eligible to be president is moving from the campaign trail to the courtroom.
The debate over whether Canadian-born Ted Cruz is eligible to be president is moving from the campaign trail to the courtroom.
Clinton campaigns in Chicago with mothers of gun violence victims
Hillary Clinton stressed her ties to President Barack Obama during a stop in his hometown of Chicago Wednesday, praising his accomplishments in office as "impressive" and pledging to carry on many of his policies if she becomes president.
Hillary Clinton stressed her ties to President Barack Obama during a stop in his hometown of Chicago Wednesday, praising his accomplishments in office as "impressive" and pledging to carry on many of his policies if she becomes president.
Illinois Democrats urge Kirk to take stand on Scalia nominee
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died over the weekend of natural causes and no autopsy was necessary. And now, a bitter battle is erupting over who replaces him on the High Court. Even Illinois Democrats are using the issue to try and unseat Senator Mark Kirk.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died over the weekend of natural causes and no autopsy was necessary. And now, a bitter battle is erupting over who replaces him on the High Court. Even Illinois Democrats are using the issue to try and unseat Senator Mark Kirk.
Obama re-ignites fight over drawing Illinois' political maps
An effort to change the way political maps are drawn is shaping up as one of the biggest battles of 2016 in Illinois.
An effort to change the way political maps are drawn is shaping up as one of the biggest battles of 2016 in Illinois.
Gov. Chris Christie suspends presidential bid
Gov. Chris Christie to suspend presidential race
Gov. Chris Christie to suspend presidential race
Clinton takes Iowa, beating back Sanders' strong challenge
Hillary Clinton narrowly won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, outpacing a surprisingly strong challenge from Bernie Sanders to claim the first victory in the 2016 race for president.
Hillary Clinton narrowly won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, outpacing a surprisingly strong challenge from Bernie Sanders to claim the first victory in the 2016 race for president.