Rep. Mike Quigley weighs in on Trump transition to presidency
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Incoming President Donald Trump has moved quickly to name cabinet appointments and many have generated controversy. One Illinois Democratic Congressman says this could be problematic for national security.

Madigan trial: Judge in Larry Hoover case also presiding over Madigan corruption trial

The same judge whom Larry Hoover’s attorneys are trying to disqualify from considering his re-sentencing is presiding over Michael Madigan’s corruption trial.

Trump Cabinet nominees, appointees targeted with ‘violent, unAmerican threats’

The "attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting,’" according to Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman and incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Kamala Harris video message gets mixed reaction

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.

Trump names pandemic lockdown critic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump selects Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, as the next director of the NIH.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire to take effect Wednesday, Biden says

Biden called the Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire "good news" as the sides come to terms on an agreement to pause fighting.

Chicago mayor's office faces scrutiny after former top aide accused of sexual harassment, misogyny

Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide. 

Allegations of abusive workplace behavior in mayor's office
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Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.

Trump's proposed tariffs could drive up food prices, experts say

A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices. 

Thornton trustees skip another meeting
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It is getting heated in the south suburbs between Tiffany Henyard and some members of the Thornton Township Board.

Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on 1st day in office

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

Chicago mayor shifts budget plan, restores jobs for consent decree compliance

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.

Mayor restoring consent decree positions
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.

Madigan trial: Tapes reveal alleged bribery in Chinatown development deal

Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis testified that he wanted to curry political favor with Speaker of the House Mike Madigan so that he would win re-election as an alderman.