Jill Biden, Cabinet members to visit Chicago, Rolling Meadows Monday

First lady Jill Biden will visit Chicago and Rolling Meadows Monday to kick off National Apprenticeship Week with members of the Cabinet.

Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge

President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.

SCOTUS to hear arguments on election law, first amendment
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The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its next argument session later this month, and among the nine cases is a challenge to the Biden administration?s enforcement of immigration decisions and a question on your First Amendment rights.

'Act of hate' found at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
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An "act of hate" was discovered Thursday at the worksite of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side.

Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.

Trump urged to delay 2024 White House bid after GOP's uneven election

Some allies were calling on Trump to delay his planned announcement, saying the full focus needs to be a runoff election in Georgia that could again determine control of the Senate.

Biden reacts to midterm elections
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President Joe Biden had much to say Wednesday after Democrats performed stronger than expected on election night.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's victory speech spurs presidential run rumors

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to re-election Tuesday but in a triumphant victory speech, sounded more like a candidate for president with the clarion call, "Are you ready to fight?" in warning against extremism and former President Donald Trump’s "treasonous insurrection."

Gov. Pritzker, Democrats take victory lap after elections
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state democrats celebrated a successful election night in news conferences Wednesday morning.