'It's troubling': Day 3 of hearings for Trump nominees, what to know
Another day of high-stakes confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
Another day of high-stakes confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
Trump official portrait released, bearing similarities to president-elect's 2023 mugshot
The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.
The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.
Michael Madigan trial: Defense rests its case in federal court
The defense team for Michael Madigan rested its case Thursday as the months-long federal corruption trial enters one of its final legs.
The defense team for Michael Madigan rested its case Thursday as the months-long federal corruption trial enters one of its final legs.
Biden leaves America with stark warning as he prepares to leave office
The president addressed the nation Wednesday night, just days before leaving office.
The president addressed the nation Wednesday night, just days before leaving office.
Michael Madigan trial: Defense rests its case in federal court
The defense team for Michael Madigan rested its case Thursday as the months-long federal corruption trial enters one of its final legs.
The defense team for Michael Madigan rested its case Thursday as the months-long federal corruption trial enters one of its final legs.
Trump Inauguration: Illinois National Guard to send troops to Washington, D.C.
The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy around 140 members to Washington, D.C. ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday.
The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy around 140 members to Washington, D.C. ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday.
Trump, Vance ‘official’ portraits released: ‘They go hard’
The Trump-Vance campaign unveiled new portraits of the president-elect and vice president elect on Thursday, just days before their inaugurations.
The Trump-Vance campaign unveiled new portraits of the president-elect and vice president elect on Thursday, just days before their inaugurations.
Trump Cabinet picks enter third day of Senate confirmation hearings
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.
TikTok ban latest: Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ app, adviser says
President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.
President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.
President Biden touts legacy and issues warning in farewell address
President Joe Biden delivered a primetime farewell address from the Oval Office with a focus on his accomplishments and a warning for the American people.
President Joe Biden delivered a primetime farewell address from the Oval Office with a focus on his accomplishments and a warning for the American people.
Everything to know about the Gaza ceasefire deal
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement following weeks of negotiations, pausing a destructive 15-month war in Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says details have yet to be finalized.
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement following weeks of negotiations, pausing a destructive 15-month war in Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says details have yet to be finalized.
Biden warns America about 'ultra-wealthy' in positions of power 'going unchecked' in farewell address
President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. Eastern. Here's what to know.
President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. Eastern. Here's what to know.
Biden warns of 'ultra-wealthy' in positions of power 'going unchecked' in farewell address
President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, just days before he leaves office and President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, just days before he leaves office and President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Trump cabinet confirmation hearings are heating up
Capitol Hill is swamped with cabinet confirmation hearings. Some nominees are expected to sail through while others face choppy waters.
Capitol Hill is swamped with cabinet confirmation hearings. Some nominees are expected to sail through while others face choppy waters.
Local expert weighs in on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, halting a 15-month war and opening humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to mediators.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, halting a 15-month war and opening humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to mediators.
S&P Global downgrades Chicago’s credit rating after budget passage
S&P Global downgraded the City of Chicago’s credit rating after the passage of the 2025 budget last month.
S&P Global downgraded the City of Chicago’s credit rating after the passage of the 2025 budget last month.
What to expect from President Biden's farewell address tonight
President Joe Biden will give a primetime farewell speech tonight, live from the Oval Office.
President Joe Biden will give a primetime farewell speech tonight, live from the Oval Office.
Mike Madigan's longtime business partner testifies in corruption trial | What he said
As the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan nears its end, his co-defendant, Michael McClain is once again demanding their trials be separated.
As the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan nears its end, his co-defendant, Michael McClain is once again demanding their trials be separated.
'What are you afraid of?' Duckworth goes off on Trump nominee Pete Hegseth
Tensions were heated on Tuesday as Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth grilled President-elect Donald Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth.
Tensions were heated on Tuesday as Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth grilled President-elect Donald Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth.
Madigan's longtime business partner testifies in corruption trial
Michael Madigan, during his second day of cross-examination, was grilled about his law firm's earnings, his influence in state politics, and his relationships with key figures like former Ald. Danny Solis.
Michael Madigan, during his second day of cross-examination, was grilled about his law firm's earnings, his influence in state politics, and his relationships with key figures like former Ald. Danny Solis.