Polls point to big political trouble for Emanuel, Alvarez
There are strong signs of big political trouble for Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez in two new opinion surveys. She's been hurt by fallout from the Laquan McDonald case.
There are strong signs of big political trouble for Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez in two new opinion surveys. She's been hurt by fallout from the Laquan McDonald case.
Presidential candidate Ben Carson blasts city's handling of McDonald killing
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson on Thursday said a video showing a white Chicago police officer fatally shooting a black teenager was "abominable" and that the city's delay in releasing the footage was "a failure of government."
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson on Thursday said a video showing a white Chicago police officer fatally shooting a black teenager was "abominable" and that the city's delay in releasing the footage was "a failure of government."
La Shawn Ford discusses legislation to remove Emanuel
Lawmakers are already putting a plan into action with newly filed legislation, something that has never happened before.
Lawmakers are already putting a plan into action with newly filed legislation, something that has never happened before.
Trump not backing down following harsh comments
Donald Trump is continuing to stand behind his proposal to bar Muslims from entering the United States despite harsh criticism from within his own party.
Donald Trump is continuing to stand behind his proposal to bar Muslims from entering the United States despite harsh criticism from within his own party.
Brookins files challenge to Rush petition signatures
The Chicago alderman challenging U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush contends the 12-term Democrat submitted fewer than 60 percent of the valid signatures he needs to be on the March primary ballot.
The Chicago alderman challenging U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush contends the 12-term Democrat submitted fewer than 60 percent of the valid signatures he needs to be on the March primary ballot.
FOX 32 Sunday: Anita Alvarez discusses re-election campaign
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez is running for re-election in the March 15th Democratic Primary and is facing questions about the way she's run the office she's held for seven years.
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez is running for re-election in the March 15th Democratic Primary and is facing questions about the way she's run the office she's held for seven years.
WATCH: Trump called out for appearing to mock disability
An advocacy group is offering Donald Trump sensitivity training after the Republican presidential candidate appeared to mock a reporter with a disability.
An advocacy group is offering Donald Trump sensitivity training after the Republican presidential candidate appeared to mock a reporter with a disability.
Signatures to put redistricting issue on ballot top 400,000
A coalition has more than two-thirds of its goal of 600,000 petition signatures to put a measure on the ballot creating a special commission to draw state legislative districts.
A coalition has more than two-thirds of its goal of 600,000 petition signatures to put a measure on the ballot creating a special commission to draw state legislative districts.
Illinois' lawmakers go on 70 foreign trips in 2 years
A newspaper analysis has found Illinois' 20 members of Congress have gone on 70 foreign trips to 44 countries in the past two years, costing more than $518,000.
A newspaper analysis has found Illinois' 20 members of Congress have gone on 70 foreign trips to 44 countries in the past two years, costing more than $518,000.
Proposal would allow DC 16-year-olds to vote for president in 2016
When Americans go to the polls to vote in 2016, there's a chance that 16-year-olds in Washington, D.C. could also be casting their ballots. On Tuesday, three D.C. City Councilmembers proposed lowering the Federal voting age in D.C. from 18 to 16.
When Americans go to the polls to vote in 2016, there's a chance that 16-year-olds in Washington, D.C. could also be casting their ballots. On Tuesday, three D.C. City Councilmembers proposed lowering the Federal voting age in D.C. from 18 to 16.
Hillary Clinton to attend 3 Chicago fundraisers Monday
Hillary Clinton will travel to Chicago Monday to attend three fundraisers in the hopes of charging up her presidential campaign.
Hillary Clinton will travel to Chicago Monday to attend three fundraisers in the hopes of charging up her presidential campaign.
Duckworth outraises Kirk for Senate race by $410,000
Illinois candidates for U.S. Senate in 2016 are reporting millions of dollars in campaign money raised in the third quarter.
Illinois candidates for U.S. Senate in 2016 are reporting millions of dollars in campaign money raised in the third quarter.
State Sen. McCarter challenging Shimkus in US House primary
State Sen. Kyle McCarter says he'll challenge 10-term U.S. Rep. John Shimkus's re-election bid in the Republican primary in Illinois' 15th Congressional District.
State Sen. Kyle McCarter says he'll challenge 10-term U.S. Rep. John Shimkus's re-election bid in the Republican primary in Illinois' 15th Congressional District.
Meet Val the bartender: Hillary Clinton does an 'SNL' skit
Set 'em up, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and lend an ear to the troubles of a presidential candidate.
Set 'em up, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and lend an ear to the troubles of a presidential candidate.
Speaker Boehner stuns Congress, announces resignation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- GOP lawmakers: House Speaker John Boehner to step down end of October.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- GOP lawmakers: House Speaker John Boehner to step down end of October.
Fiorina, Rubio, Christie shine at GOP debate
Five takeaways from Wednesday night's debate.
Five takeaways from Wednesday night's debate.
GOP state Sen LaHood to replace ex-US Rep Schock of Illinois
Illinois state Sen. Darin LaHood has won a special election to replace disgraced former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock.
Illinois state Sen. Darin LaHood has won a special election to replace disgraced former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock.
Who will voters choose to replace ex-US Rep. Schock?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Voters in a reliably Republican central Illinois district will fill the only vacancy in the 435-member U.S. House Thursday when they choose a successor for former U.S. Rep.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Voters in a reliably Republican central Illinois district will fill the only vacancy in the 435-member U.S. House Thursday when they choose a successor for former U.S. Rep.
Former Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon to run for state senate
DU QUOIN, Ill. (AP) — Former Lt.
DU QUOIN, Ill. (AP) — Former Lt.
Candidates looking to replace Schock in second debate
WASHINGTON, Ill. (AP) - Candidates seeking Illinois' 18th Congressional District seat vacated by Aaron Schock reiterated their positions during a second debate in as many days.
WASHINGTON, Ill. (AP) - Candidates seeking Illinois' 18th Congressional District seat vacated by Aaron Schock reiterated their positions during a second debate in as many days.