Illinois officials call for stricter vaping laws targeting teens

A coalition of politicians, doctors, and law enforcement officials are calling for tougher laws to crack down on teenage vaping.

Illinois officials call for stricter vaping laws targeting teens
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A coalition of politicians, doctors, and law enforcement officials are calling for tougher laws to crack down on teenage vaping.

Chicago faces financial uncertainty amid budget standoff

Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.

Chicago at risk of credit downgrade amid budget standoff
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Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.

Trump warns of "ALL HELL TO PAY" if Israeli hostages are not released

President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, warning of unprecedented consequences if they remain captive by his inauguration.

Eileen O’Neill Burke sworn in as new Cook County State’s Attorney

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.

Biden pardons his son Hunter: Here's what to know

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. Here's what to know.

President Biden reverses course, pardons son Hunter Biden before sentencing
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In an about-face, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son. That's after repeatedly saying he trusted the process that found his son, Hunter, guilty on federal tax and gun charges.

President-elect Donald Trump announces more cabinet picks
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President-elect Donald Trump continues to quickly assemble his cabinet and staff picks for his second term in office.

President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden released a statement Sunday night saying he’s signed a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.

President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden
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President Joe Biden announced Sunday night that he is pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.

Trump's potential recess appointments could land at Supreme Court

President-elect Donald Trump has said he may use temporary recess appointments to bypass the Senate confirmation process for his more controversial Cabinet picks.

Can Kash Patel get confirmed by the Senate?

Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s choice for FBI director, is likely to face deep skepticism over his stated plans to rid the government of “conspirators” against Trump.

Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel for FBI director, vowing to 'upend' agency

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.

Trump’s push for 'energy dominance' may face real-world limits

Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.

President Biden hopes to accomplish more tasks before leaving office
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President Joe Biden spent his Thanksgiving delivering food to hungry firefighters in Nantucket. This comes as he's getting ready to finish out his presidency.

Rep. Quigley: Biden's unpopularity hurt Democrats in November election

Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, said he believes President Joe Biden’s unpopularity was the main reason for Democrats’ poor performance on Nov. 5.