Trump admin asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes

The Trump administration is urging the NCAA and high school sports associations to reallocate past awards and records, citing its new transgender sports policy.

Illinois congressman speaks out on Trump's federal funding cuts
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is calling out President Donald Trump's attempt to cut federal spending on programs for the underserved.

After Blagojevich’s pardon, Jesse Jackson Jr. renews request for his own

After former President Donald Trump pardoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is making another push for his own pardon. 

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. renews request for presidential pardon
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After former President Donald Trump pardoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is making another push for his own pardon.

Here's what Europe could target for countermeasure tariffs

The European Union is preparing countermeasures in response to President Trump’s new steel and aluminum tariffs, with potential targets including American-made bourbon, jeans, and motorcycles.

Chicago to host 2025 Aspen Ideas Climate Summit in July

This summer, Chicago will be the new host of the Aspen Ideas Climate Summit, Gov. JB Pritzker announced.

Trump doubles down on Gaza plan after meeting with king of Jordan

During a White House meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, President Donald Trump reiterated his proposal for the U.S. to take control of Gaza.

Illinoisans react to pardoning of Rod Blagojevich: 'I have no respect for him'
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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for a full presidential pardon. Public reaction on Tuesday ranged from scorn to forgiveness.

JFK assassination: Thousands of undisclosed records uncovered by FBI

Thousands of records connected to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as a result of President Donald Trump’s executive order to release the files have been uncovered by the FBI.

Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose 14-year sentence for political corruption charges he commuted during his first term. 

Madigan trial: Defense files motion as jurors return for 9th day of deliberations

Jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime political associate Michael McClain returned Monday for their ninth day of deliberations, but still have not returned a verdict.

Madigan trial: Deliberations reach 55+ hours
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Jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime political associate Michael McClain returned Monday for their ninth day of deliberations, but still have not returned a verdict.

Illinois leaders slam Trump’s decision to pardon Blagojevich

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose 14-year sentence for political corruption charges he commuted during his first term.