Durbin, 79, undergoes hip replacement surgery in Illinois
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois underwent hip replacement surgery Thursday and will remain in his home state of Illinois until he's cleared by his doctor for travel to Washington, according to his office.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois underwent hip replacement surgery Thursday and will remain in his home state of Illinois until he's cleared by his doctor for travel to Washington, according to his office.
Biden-Trump debate: rules to know for tonight's presidential face-off
Here's a summary of the debate rules agreed upon by both campaigns and CNN, the host for the evening.
Here's a summary of the debate rules agreed upon by both campaigns and CNN, the host for the evening.
Presidential debate makes history: Here's what to expect
The presidential race is extremely close and Thursday's debate is critical for President Joe Biden.
The presidential race is extremely close and Thursday's debate is critical for President Joe Biden.
Anticipation high as Biden, Trump prep for presidential debate
Even before the candidates take the stage, the campaigns are hitting the airwaves.
Even before the candidates take the stage, the campaigns are hitting the airwaves.
Economy is key issue for voters in November
Recent polling shows voters in battleground states say the economy is their number one issue.
Recent polling shows voters in battleground states say the economy is their number one issue.
Former Illinois Republican congressman endorses Biden
Former Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger is endorsing President Joe Biden ahead of the much anticipated presidential debate.
Former Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger is endorsing President Joe Biden ahead of the much anticipated presidential debate.
Biden pardons thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans
Major action taken by President Joe Biden on Wednesday, as he pardoned thousands of former US service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on gay sex.
Major action taken by President Joe Biden on Wednesday, as he pardoned thousands of former US service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on gay sex.
Former Illinois Republican congressman endorses Biden
Former Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger is endorsing President Joe Biden.
Former Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger is endorsing President Joe Biden.
First face-to-face debate with Biden, Trump in four years set for Thursday
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will share the debate stage for the first time in the 2024 election cycle on Thursday.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will share the debate stage for the first time in the 2024 election cycle on Thursday.
Supreme Court bribery ruling could imperil Madigan, ComEd corruption cases
The Supreme Court issued a much anticipated ruling in a bribery case out of Indiana that could put those Illinois cases in doubt.
The Supreme Court issued a much anticipated ruling in a bribery case out of Indiana that could put those Illinois cases in doubt.
Supreme Court sides with Biden Administration in social media ruling
The Supreme Court sided with the Biden Administration in a dispute on how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts. It's a ruling with ties to topics like election security and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Supreme Court sided with the Biden Administration in a dispute on how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts. It's a ruling with ties to topics like election security and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan blocked
Federal judges have put the brakes on one of President Biden's plans to tackle student debt.
Federal judges have put the brakes on one of President Biden's plans to tackle student debt.
Illinois creates Department of Early Childhood to streamline services for young children
A new state agency was signed into existence Tuesday by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
A new state agency was signed into existence Tuesday by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
Pritzker announces new department to streamline services for young children
A new state agency was signed into existence Tuesday by Illinois J.B. Pritzker.
A new state agency was signed into existence Tuesday by Illinois J.B. Pritzker.
Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction
A judge has modified Donald Trump’s gag order, freeing the former president to comment about witnesses and jurors in his New York hush money criminal trial but keeping court and prosecution staff off limits.
A judge has modified Donald Trump’s gag order, freeing the former president to comment about witnesses and jurors in his New York hush money criminal trial but keeping court and prosecution staff off limits.
Trump claiming he was 'tortured' in Fulton County Jail after arrest
Former President Donald Trump has claimed in a fundraising email that he was "tortured" in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta after his arrest for interfering in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Former President Donald Trump has claimed in a fundraising email that he was "tortured" in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta after his arrest for interfering in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
United Center begins transformation for DNC
Fifty-five days remain until the United Center hosts the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Fifty-five days remain until the United Center hosts the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Longtime Chicago alderman Ed Burke sentenced to prison, fined $2M
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.
Trump’s vice presidential shortlist: Who could be his running mate?
Former President Donald Trump narrowed down his list of vice presidential contenders.
Former President Donald Trump narrowed down his list of vice presidential contenders.
Reaction pours in after Ed Burke sentenced to prison
A federal jury convicted Burke on 13 corruption counts after hearing allegations that the longest-serving City Council member in Chicago history with a 54-year tenure had used his power to win private law business from developers. The corruption schemes occurred in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
A federal jury convicted Burke on 13 corruption counts after hearing allegations that the longest-serving City Council member in Chicago history with a 54-year tenure had used his power to win private law business from developers. The corruption schemes occurred in 2016, 2017 and 2018.