Live updates: President Trump meets with prime minister of Japan; other developments
President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday for a visit that included a joint news conference Friday afternoon.
President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday for a visit that included a joint news conference Friday afternoon.
Michael Madigan trial: Jury still undecided on eighth day of deliberations
After eight days of deliberations, the jury is still out in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain.
After eight days of deliberations, the jury is still out in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain.
Pritzker vows to fight Trump admin’s sanctuary lawsuit, slams tariffs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
Michael Madigan trial: Jurors request call transcripts on 8th day of deliberations
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
Rod Blagojevich may be considered for Trump Administration role, report says
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.
Rod Blagojevich may be considered for Trump Administration role, report says
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.
Judge halts Trump admin?s plan to put 2,200 USAID workers on leave
A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID workers on paid leave as cost-cutting issues continue in Washington, D.C. Democratic members of Congress say they were blocked from entering the Department of Education Friday morning in a tense standoff.
A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID workers on paid leave as cost-cutting issues continue in Washington, D.C. Democratic members of Congress say they were blocked from entering the Department of Education Friday morning in a tense standoff.
Trump says he wants to slash US trade deficit with Japan
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House for their first face-to-face meeting.
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House for their first face-to-face meeting.
Pritzker vows to fight Trump admin?s sanctuary lawsuit, slams tariffs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
Madigan trial: Jury still out after 8 days of deliberations
The jury is still out in the federal corruption trial of former statehouse speaker Mike Madigan. Fox 32's Kasey Chronis has the latest from the courthouse.
The jury is still out in the federal corruption trial of former statehouse speaker Mike Madigan. Fox 32's Kasey Chronis has the latest from the courthouse.
Michael Madigan trial: Jury still out after 8 days of deliberations
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
Madigan trial: Jurors request call transcripts on 8th day of deliberations
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
Durbin speaks about impact of tariffs on Illinois
Sen. Durbin said he will continue to fight for working families in Illinois.
Sen. Durbin said he will continue to fight for working families in Illinois.
Challenges to foreign policy: Trump threatened to seize Greenland
Some of President Trump's plans are getting pushback from Greenland, to Iran, to Panama.
Some of President Trump's plans are getting pushback from Greenland, to Iran, to Panama.
Michael Madigan trial: Judge to read note from jury
The judge was set to read the note on the eighth day of deliberations.
The judge was set to read the note on the eighth day of deliberations.
'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
Michael Madigan trial: A timeline of events leading to jury deliberations
Ex- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is awaiting a verdict in his federal corruption trial. Here’s a timeline of key events leading up to this moment.
Ex- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is awaiting a verdict in his federal corruption trial. Here’s a timeline of key events leading up to this moment.
Obama Center subcontractor files $40M discrimination lawsuit against engineering firm for overruns
A Chicago-based subcontractor is suing one of the firms involved in managing the construction of the Obama Presidential Center for $40 million, claiming racial discriminatory practices forced the firm to do extra work that left it at risk of bankruptcy, according to a lawsuit.
A Chicago-based subcontractor is suing one of the firms involved in managing the construction of the Obama Presidential Center for $40 million, claiming racial discriminatory practices forced the firm to do extra work that left it at risk of bankruptcy, according to a lawsuit.
Illinois postal workers accused of faking business to cash in on COVID-19 relief
An Illinois couple has been charged after allegedly each receiving two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $40,000 while also receiving federal disability benefits and employed by the U.S. Postal Service.
An Illinois couple has been charged after allegedly each receiving two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $40,000 while also receiving federal disability benefits and employed by the U.S. Postal Service.
Judge blocks Trump's federal worker 'buyout'
The federal government has extended the deadline for federal employees to accept a buyout.
The federal government has extended the deadline for federal employees to accept a buyout.