Mike Madigan jury foreman: Case was 'government overreach'
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved ?government overreach? and that the evidence wasn?t as solid as it seemed.
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved ?government overreach? and that the evidence wasn?t as solid as it seemed.
Despite controversy, Trump's cabinet nominees securing Senate confirmations
Despite controversy around some of President Trump's cabinet nominees. So far, they're rolling through their Senate confirmations.
Despite controversy around some of President Trump's cabinet nominees. So far, they're rolling through their Senate confirmations.
President Trump moves to halt funding for schools with COVID mandates
President Trump is expected to sign at least one new executive order Friday evening that would bar schools and universities who still have coronavirus vaccine mandates from receiving federal funds.
President Trump is expected to sign at least one new executive order Friday evening that would bar schools and universities who still have coronavirus vaccine mandates from receiving federal funds.
Mexican president threatens to sue Google over Gulf of America name change
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday her government was deciding whether to initiate a lawsuit against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday her government was deciding whether to initiate a lawsuit against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps.
Ukrainian president warns NATO about Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning NATO that Russia is a threat to the alliance.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning NATO that Russia is a threat to the alliance.
'Scare the hell out of me': Durbin speaks out against Musk
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is not too happy with Elon Musk's federal spending cuts.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is not too happy with Elon Musk's federal spending cuts.
DOGE drama: Dem lawmakers promise to combat Elon Musk's spending cuts
Democrats are in a frenzy over Elon Musk's sweeping federal spending cuts.
Democrats are in a frenzy over Elon Musk's sweeping federal spending cuts.
CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
Gompers Park encampment move-out delayed
The City of Chicago has postponed plans to move unhoused residents of a Northwest Side homeless encampment into shelters.
The City of Chicago has postponed plans to move unhoused residents of a Northwest Side homeless encampment into shelters.
OEMC executive director, 2 other agency leaders stepping down
Three key Chicago agency leaders ? the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA ? are stepping down.
Three key Chicago agency leaders ? the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA ? are stepping down.
Chicago inspector general alleges obstruction by Johnson, Lightfoot administrations
The Office of Inspector General detailed three primary concerns.
The Office of Inspector General detailed three primary concerns.
Richard Mell breaks silence on Rod Blagojevich's pardon, family feud: 'All in the past'
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Three key Chicago agency leaders announce resignations on same day
Three key Chicago agency leaders ? the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA ? are stepping down.
Three key Chicago agency leaders ? the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA ? are stepping down.
Gompers Park encampment move-out delayed, leaving youth baseball league in limbo
The City of Chicago has postponed plans to transition unhoused individuals living in a Northwest Side homeless encampment into shelters.
The City of Chicago has postponed plans to transition unhoused individuals living in a Northwest Side homeless encampment into shelters.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
Cook County sheriff reveals use of bots to combat human trafficking
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart addressed a growing concern at a forum today—prostitution and human trafficking.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart addressed a growing concern at a forum today—prostitution and human trafficking.
Dart reveals use of bots to combat human trafficking in Chicago area
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart addressed a growing concern at a forum today?prostitution and human trafficking.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart addressed a growing concern at a forum today?prostitution and human trafficking.
Congress considering DOGE cuts
Both Democrats and Republicans are voicing strong feelings about President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to make cuts to government spending.
Both Democrats and Republicans are voicing strong feelings about President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to make cuts to government spending.
Chicago Teachers Union raises concerns over Linda McMahon as education secretary
The Chicago Teachers Union is concerned about President Donald Trump's potential education secretary Linda McMahon, the former WWE executive.
The Chicago Teachers Union is concerned about President Donald Trump's potential education secretary Linda McMahon, the former WWE executive.
Former Ald. Dick Mell reacts to Trump's pardon of son-in-law Blagojevich
A prominent family member of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's spoke out Thursday. His father-in-law, Dick Mell, served as a powerful Chicago alderman for nearly 30 years. Fox 32's Paris Schutz caught up with him Thursday afternoon.
A prominent family member of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's spoke out Thursday. His father-in-law, Dick Mell, served as a powerful Chicago alderman for nearly 30 years. Fox 32's Paris Schutz caught up with him Thursday afternoon.