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.
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 hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts headed to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to end federal support for electric vehicles.
Two weeks before hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts headed to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to end federal support for electric vehicles.
Chicagoans gather to protest against Trump's immigration policies
Many Chicago residents gathered Saturday to rally against President Trump's immigration policies and deportations.
Many Chicago residents gathered Saturday to rally against President Trump's immigration policies and deportations.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target
Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.
Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.
Time magazine cover puts Elon Musk behind Trump's desk
A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.
A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.
Trump moves to reshape Kennedy Center, vows to end drag shows
President Donald Trump announced his plans to remove multiple members of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees Friday, including Chairman David M. Rubenstein.
President Donald Trump announced his plans to remove multiple members of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees Friday, including Chairman David M. Rubenstein.