Michael Madigan trial: Prosecution could rest case today
The prosecution could wrap up this morning in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The prosecution could wrap up this morning in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction because of Supreme Court immunity ruling
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan's decision eliminates one potential off-ramp from the case ahead of Trump’s return to office next month, but his lawyers have raised other arguments for dismissal.
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan's decision eliminates one potential off-ramp from the case ahead of Trump’s return to office next month, but his lawyers have raised other arguments for dismissal.
Chicago City Council finally passes mayor's budget, what to know
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
Candidate running to replace Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard will remain on ballot
A candidate running to replace Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard received confirmation Monday that she will remain on the ballot for the upcoming spring election.
A candidate running to replace Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard received confirmation Monday that she will remain on the ballot for the upcoming spring election.
Ex-aide testifies in Madigan corruption trial, offers unexpected support for defense
A former senior aide to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan offered surprising testimony Monday in Madigan’s federal corruption trial, with much of his account appearing to bolster the defense’s case.
A former senior aide to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan offered surprising testimony Monday in Madigan’s federal corruption trial, with much of his account appearing to bolster the defense’s case.
Electors prepare to vote
Electors from all over the country are getting ready to cast their votes for president and vice president.
Electors from all over the country are getting ready to cast their votes for president and vice president.
Chicago City Council passes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
Ex-aide testifies in Madigan corruption trial, offers unexpected support for defense
A former senior aide to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan offered surprising testimony Monday in Madigan’s federal corruption trial, with much of his account appearing to bolster the defense’s case.
A former senior aide to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan offered surprising testimony Monday in Madigan’s federal corruption trial, with much of his account appearing to bolster the defense’s case.
Dolton mayoral candidate stays on ballot
In south suburban Dolton, the fight to stay on the 2025 election ballot has fizzled.
In south suburban Dolton, the fight to stay on the 2025 election ballot has fizzled.
Chicago aldermen discuss budget ahead of vote
The Chicago City Council is expected to vote on the latest version of Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget proposal.
The Chicago City Council is expected to vote on the latest version of Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget proposal.
Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Trump on NJ drone mystery: 'The government knows what is happening'
President-elect Donald Trump said "the government knows what is happening" when asked about the New Jersey drone mystery during a wide-ranging Monday morning news conference..
President-elect Donald Trump said "the government knows what is happening" when asked about the New Jersey drone mystery during a wide-ranging Monday morning news conference..
Chicago City Council expected to vote on 2025 budget after property tax hike nixed
The Chicago City Council is set to meet Monday afternoon and is expected to vote on the latest version of Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget proposal.
The Chicago City Council is set to meet Monday afternoon and is expected to vote on the latest version of Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget proposal.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Mayor Johnson drops property tax hike, furloughs in new budget proposal: sources
Mayor Brandon Johnson's fourth draft of the city's 2025 budget will no longer include a property tax hike or unpaid furlough days for city employees, according to City Hall sources.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's fourth draft of the city's 2025 budget will no longer include a property tax hike or unpaid furlough days for city employees, according to City Hall sources.
Mayor Johnson drops property tax hike, furloughs in new budget proposal: sources
Mayor Brandon Johnson's fourth draft of the city's 2025 budget will no longer include a property tax hike or unpaid furlough days for city employees, according to City Hall sources.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's fourth draft of the city's 2025 budget will no longer include a property tax hike or unpaid furlough days for city employees, according to City Hall sources.
Chicago City Council to meet Monday as 2025 budget deadline looms
Mayor Brandon Johnson called a special meeting of the Chicago City Council for Monday to finalize a 2025 budget before the end-of-the-year deadline, but he still doesn't have the votes to push it through.
Mayor Brandon Johnson called a special meeting of the Chicago City Council for Monday to finalize a 2025 budget before the end-of-the-year deadline, but he still doesn't have the votes to push it through.
What we know so far about reported drone sightings across the US
President-elect Donald Trump is joining the call for transparency into the mysterious drones spotted across the U.S., as people in at least six states are reporting sightings.
President-elect Donald Trump is joining the call for transparency into the mysterious drones spotted across the U.S., as people in at least six states are reporting sightings.
Chicago aldermen working on agreement for budget as special meeting nears
The clock is counting down to Monday's special Chicago City Council meeting set by Mayor Brandon Johnson to pass a 2025 budget and it appears the votes are still not there.
The clock is counting down to Monday's special Chicago City Council meeting set by Mayor Brandon Johnson to pass a 2025 budget and it appears the votes are still not there.
ABC, Trump settle defamation lawsuit
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit.
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit.



















