What will Blagojevich do next now that he is pardoned?
Ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich spoke to the media after he was pardoned by President Trump earlier today.
Ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich spoke to the media after he was pardoned by President Trump earlier today.
Ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich speaks after being pardoned by Trump
The Republican president called the Democratic former governor, who once appeared on Trump's reality TV show "Celebrity Apprentice," "a very fine person" and said the conviction and prison sentence "shouldn't have happened."
The Republican president called the Democratic former governor, who once appeared on Trump's reality TV show "Celebrity Apprentice," "a very fine person" and said the conviction and prison sentence "shouldn't have happened."
Trump signs executive order against paper straws after saying they ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.
Ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all Israeli hostages by Saturday, Trump says
Hamas said it would delay the release of any more hostages, citing Israel's violation of the ceasefire terms.
Hamas said it would delay the release of any more hostages, citing Israel's violation of the ceasefire terms.
Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' after Trump order
Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an order from President Donald Trump.
Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an order from President Donald Trump.
Early voting opens in suburbs as Dolton mayoral race heats up
Residents in several suburban communities can now vote early in upcoming municipal elections. Among the key races is Dolton’s mayoral contest, where incumbent Tiffany Henyard faces a challenge from Jason House, a senior village trustee.
Residents in several suburban communities can now vote early in upcoming municipal elections. Among the key races is Dolton’s mayoral contest, where incumbent Tiffany Henyard faces a challenge from Jason House, a senior village trustee.
Trump expected to pardon Blagojevich
President Donald Trump on Monday will pardon Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a person familiar with his plans.
President Donald Trump on Monday will pardon Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a person familiar with his plans.
Michael Madigan trial: Jury deliberations pass 55-hour threshold
Day nine of jury deliberations in the federal corruption trial of former statehouse speaker Michael Madigan is now winding down.
Day nine of jury deliberations in the federal corruption trial of former statehouse speaker Michael Madigan is now winding down.
Trump’s federal buyout plan stalled as judge extends hold
A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s buyout plan aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.
A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s buyout plan aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.
Global AI Action Summit reveals America's priorities with artificial intelligence
The Trump Administration's "America first" approach to AI development is taking center stage at a high-stakes summit in Paris.
The Trump Administration's "America first" approach to AI development is taking center stage at a high-stakes summit in Paris.
Karina’s Law aims to prevent gun violence in Illinois domestic abuse cases
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law today that adds protections for domestic violence survivors.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law today that adds protections for domestic violence survivors.
Gov. Pritzker signs Karina's Law, protecting survivors of domestic violence
Karina's Law will remove guns from homes of domestic violence survivors who are granted orders of protection.
Karina's Law will remove guns from homes of domestic violence survivors who are granted orders of protection.
Trump mocks Taylor Swift, Chiefs after Eagles dominating Super Bowl LIX win
President Trump and Taylor Swift received different reactions from the Super Bowl LIX crowd on Sunday. After the game, Trump took to social media and appeared to mock Swift and the Chiefs for their 'tough' nights.
President Trump and Taylor Swift received different reactions from the Super Bowl LIX crowd on Sunday. After the game, Trump took to social media and appeared to mock Swift and the Chiefs for their 'tough' nights.
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.
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.
Trump still thinks Canada should become the 51st state: 'A real thing'
President Donald Trump has reiterated his belief that Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st U.S. state.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his belief that Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st U.S. state.
Trump orders Treasury to halt production of pennies
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.
Trump directs US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
"For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!"
"For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!"
Pritzker trolls Trump, jokingly renames Lake Michigan to ‘Lake Illinois’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker trolled President Donald Trump in a video Friday, joking that he would rename Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker trolled President Donald Trump in a video Friday, joking that he would rename Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois."
Pritzker, Duckworth blast Trump administration over Head Start funding freeze
Two of Illinois' top Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for taking back money earmarked for programs like Head Start.
Two of Illinois' top Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for taking back money earmarked for programs like Head Start.
Chicago Auto Show begins amid Trump's push to end federal support for EVs
Two weeks before the Chicago Auto Show, President Trump signed an order rolling back federal support for EVs, including the goal for them to make up half of new car sales.
Two weeks before the Chicago Auto Show, President Trump signed an order rolling back federal support for EVs, including the goal for them to make up half of new car sales.