Madigan back on the stand for cross-examination
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Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the witness stand Monday afternoon in his federal corruption trial.

Fight brews over Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance amid Trump era fears

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with promises of mass deportations, a proposal to amend Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance is reigniting debate over the city’s sanctuary status.

Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 people: See who benefits

President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.

Chicago alderman wants City Council oversight of CPS Board picks

A Chicago alderman wants the City Council to have more say in the mayor’s appointments to the city’s Board of Education.

Senate confirmation hearings scheduled for this week
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With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office soon, he's pushing Republican leaders in the Senate to confirm his cabinet nominees. Several of those hearings are set for this week.

'The People's March': Thousands expected to attend anti-Trump rally in DC ahead of Inauguration Day

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C. Saturday for “The People’s March⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠," a demonstration to oppose President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. 

Jack Smith resigns from Department of Justice
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Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department before Trump's return to the White House.

Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency

Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.

Chicago mayor reaffirms Welcoming City ordinance
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Ten days before President-Elect Donald Trump takes office, Mayor Brandon Johnson is reaffirming Chicago's Welcoming City ordinance.

Illinois lawmaker pushes local reform after Trump becomes convicted felon

In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s felony conviction, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford is calling for a review of local election laws governing who can run for public office.

Co-own Michael Jordan?s iconic Chicago area home
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Are you a Michael Jordan fan with deep pockets? If so, here?s your chance to own a stake in an iconic piece of Chicago-area real estate.

Illinois lawmaker pushes reform after Trump sentenced in hush money case
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In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump?s felony conviction, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford is calling for a review of election laws governing who can run for public office.