Winnebago County chairman drops re-election bid amid probe
The chairman of a county board in northern Illinois said he's not running for re-election at the same time as federal authorities are investigating county spending irregularities.
The chairman of a county board in northern Illinois said he's not running for re-election at the same time as federal authorities are investigating county spending irregularities.
WATCH: Girl cries tears of joy at news of meeting Trump
In a reaction normally reserved for a child being told they're going to Disney World, one 9-year-old Maine girl's response to learning she's going to see Donald Trump has gone viral.
In a reaction normally reserved for a child being told they're going to Disney World, one 9-year-old Maine girl's response to learning she's going to see Donald Trump has gone viral.
Rauner says proposed pension reform will save taxpayers $1B
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is proposing yet another public employee pension reform. Previous efforts have been ruled unconstitutional by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is proposing yet another public employee pension reform. Previous efforts have been ruled unconstitutional by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Foxx victory could have major benefits for Preckwinkle
Paul Green, professor of public administration at Roosevelt University, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about how much power Preckwinkle will yield if Foxx wins.
Paul Green, professor of public administration at Roosevelt University, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about how much power Preckwinkle will yield if Foxx wins.
Candidates for president file for Illinois' primary ballot
Candidates for president have officially filed to get their names on Illinois' primary ballot.
Candidates for president have officially filed to get their names on Illinois' primary ballot.
Central figure of Gliniewicz investigation drops re-election bid
Lake County Coroner Tom Rudd is dropping his re-election bid after FOX 32 raised questions about the validity of his nominating petitions.
Lake County Coroner Tom Rudd is dropping his re-election bid after FOX 32 raised questions about the validity of his nominating petitions.
AG Madigan supports bill to allow recall of Chicago mayor
Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she supports a bill that would allow voters to recall Chicago's mayor. But that doesn't mean she believes Rahm Emanuel should leave office.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she supports a bill that would allow voters to recall Chicago's mayor. But that doesn't mean she believes Rahm Emanuel should leave office.
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.