Illinois establishes Conviction Integrity Unit to review cases of possible wrongful convictions
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office has announced the creation of a new unit dedicated to investigating potential wrongful convictions across the state.
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office has announced the creation of a new unit dedicated to investigating potential wrongful convictions across the state.
Johnson walks back $300M property tax hike
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an audible, as he walks back his proposal for a $300 million property tax hike to balance the budget.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an audible, as he walks back his proposal for a $300 million property tax hike to balance the budget.
Judge delays ruling in Trump criminal case, expert weighs in
Looks like President-elect Trump will have to wait a bit longer on that hush money case in New York. The judge on Tuesday put off deciding on overturning his conviction.
Looks like President-elect Trump will have to wait a bit longer on that hush money case in New York. The judge on Tuesday put off deciding on overturning his conviction.
Senate leadership race heats up as Trump builds his cabinet
The GOP flipped the Senate and is about to lock down the House. Now, the focus is on which Republicans will snag those top leadership roles in Congress.
The GOP flipped the Senate and is about to lock down the House. Now, the focus is on which Republicans will snag those top leadership roles in Congress.
Chicago mayor walks back $300M property tax hike
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appears to be walking back his property tax hike proposal.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appears to be walking back his property tax hike proposal.
Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction
A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.
A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trump's mass deportation plan could cost $300B, advocacy group says
President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportation has some immigrants across the country fearing the worst.
President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportation has some immigrants across the country fearing the worst.
Here it is: The final 2024 electoral map
President-elect Donald Trump had a historic comeback in the 2024 election after losing four years ago to President Joe Biden. Here's a look at the final 2024 electoral map.
President-elect Donald Trump had a historic comeback in the 2024 election after losing four years ago to President Joe Biden. Here's a look at the final 2024 electoral map.
Trump expected to pick Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, multiple reports say
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State, according to multiple published reports.
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State, according to multiple published reports.
'Holding the line': Chicago leaders vow to fight Trump's immigration plans
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they?ll stand firm on the state?s sanctuary status.
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they?ll stand firm on the state?s sanctuary status.
Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser
Mike Waltz, a three-term GOP congressman from east-central Florida, was the first Green Beret elected to the U.S. House, and won reelection last week.
Mike Waltz, a three-term GOP congressman from east-central Florida, was the first Green Beret elected to the U.S. House, and won reelection last week.
Chicago, Illinois leaders prepare for fight over Trump's immigration plans
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they’ll stand firm on the state’s sanctuary status.
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they’ll stand firm on the state’s sanctuary status.
Illinois officials push back against Trump's immigration policies
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they?ll stand firm on the state?s sanctuary status.
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they?ll stand firm on the state?s sanctuary status.
Congress balance of power yet to be determined as Trump cabinet forms
The Donald Trump administration is beginning to take shape.
The Donald Trump administration is beginning to take shape.
US military members honored nationwide on Veterans Day
Chicago leaders joined the nation in thanking all the men and women who have served their country. Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson honored local veterans at Soldier Field, while President Joe Bidena and VP Kamala Harris attended a ceremony in Arlington, Virginia.
Chicago leaders joined the nation in thanking all the men and women who have served their country. Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson honored local veterans at Soldier Field, while President Joe Bidena and VP Kamala Harris attended a ceremony in Arlington, Virginia.
Former Harris staffer calls on Biden to resign, install Harris as first female president
Jamal Simmons, former communications director for Kamala Harris, suggested President Biden should step down to make Harris the first female president.
Jamal Simmons, former communications director for Kamala Harris, suggested President Biden should step down to make Harris the first female president.
Trump picks Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as UN ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations.
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump to appoint Tom Homan, former ICE director, as next ‘border czar’
President-elect Donald Trump said he will appoint Tom Homan, his former acting ICE director, as “border czar" in his incoming administration.
President-elect Donald Trump said he will appoint Tom Homan, his former acting ICE director, as “border czar" in his incoming administration.
State agency warns Mayor Henyard in letter that Dolton police chief not legally qualified to serve
The state agency that regulates local law enforcement in Illinois says Mayor Tiffany Henyard's handpicked police chief is not legally qualified to run the department or serve as an officer.
The state agency that regulates local law enforcement in Illinois says Mayor Tiffany Henyard's handpicked police chief is not legally qualified to run the department or serve as an officer.
State agency warns Mayor Henyard in letter that Dolton police chief not legally qualified to serve
The state agency that regulates local law enforcement in Illinois says Mayor Tiffany Henyard's handpicked police chief is not legally qualified to run the department or serve as an officer.
The state agency that regulates local law enforcement in Illinois says Mayor Tiffany Henyard's handpicked police chief is not legally qualified to run the department or serve as an officer.