Trump hints at supporting Darren Bailey days ahead of weekend rally in Illinois

Time will tell whether former President Donald Trump will actually endorse downstate state senator Darren Bailey in the six-way Republican primary race for governor.

January 6 hearing: Trump pressured Justice Department to call election 'corrupt'

Former top Justice Department officials have testified to the Jan. 6 committee that President Donald Trump hounded the department to pursue his false election fraud claims.

Vice President Kamala Harris to deliver keynote address in Chicago
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Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Chicago on Friday to deliver a keynote address at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials.

How much would suspending the federal gas tax actually help drivers?
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Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, breaks down what President Joe Biden's proposal to temporarily eliminate the federal gas tax would mean for the average driver.

Chicago mayor uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.

Auburn Park Metra station on Chicago's South Side breaks ground again

“The station promises to improve access to transportation and jobs throughout the region, support economic development and opportunities in the neighborhood, and contribute to the overall health of the community,” Gov. Pritzker said.

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat

Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.

Lightfoot uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday used a disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off defeat on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket in Chicago.

New Lenox mayor blames Kim Foxx's office for crime increase in Will County

'THEIR LIVES WERE IN JEOPARDY': New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann believes the danger some Will County families faced back in March during a carjacking and police chase came straight from Cook County.

New Lenox police announce arrest warrants for carjacking suspects
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Police in New Lenox have issued arrest warrants for suspects in an armed carjacking, and the mayor there blames Cook County for these men being on the streets.

Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes

Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.

Chicago proposal would raise speed limit for speed cameras

Under a plan approved by the Chicago Finance Committee Tuesday afternoon, drivers wouldn't be ticketed unless they go at least 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.

Chicago voter turnout low with primary one week away
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Voter turnout is currently on track to be lower than in 2014, a midterm primary election in which Democrats got clobbered.

Chicago committee raises threshold for speed cameras
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Chicago drivers could soon receive fewer speeding tickets, as aldermen have just taken the first step toward raising the limit for speed cameras.

Low voter turnout so far in Chicago
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After casting her own ballot Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot offered several theories for why voter turnout in this month's primary election is so far surprisingly low.