Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan appeals corruption conviction
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is appealing his conviction earlier this year on bribery and conspiracy charges.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is appealing his conviction earlier this year on bribery and conspiracy charges.
President Trump, Obama go back-and-forth over treason accusations
Former President Barack Obama is responding President Donald Trump's claims Obama committed treason and rigged the 2016 and 2020 elections.
Former President Barack Obama is responding President Donald Trump's claims Obama committed treason and rigged the 2016 and 2020 elections.
House Republicans vote to rename Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump
House Republicans have advanced a proposal to rename the Kennedy Center’s Opera House after first lady Melania Trump, sparking debate over politics, arts, and legacy.
House Republicans have advanced a proposal to rename the Kennedy Center’s Opera House after first lady Melania Trump, sparking debate over politics, arts, and legacy.
Chicago mayor cracks down on CTA smoking
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order regarding smoking on the CTA.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order regarding smoking on the CTA.
White House eyes trade deals before Aug. 1; talks tough with India, EU, Japan
The White House says it will announce a number of trade deals in the coming days ahead of President Donald Trump's Aug. 1 deadline. Negotiations with India, the EU, and Japan are proving to be challenging. And, China could get another extension.
The White House says it will announce a number of trade deals in the coming days ahead of President Donald Trump's Aug. 1 deadline. Negotiations with India, the EU, and Japan are proving to be challenging. And, China could get another extension.
DOJ to speak with Ghislaine Maxwell regarding Epstein case: report
A major development in the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Prosecutors at the Department of Justice want to meet with the accused child sex trafficker's former partner.
A major development in the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Prosecutors at the Department of Justice want to meet with the accused child sex trafficker's former partner.
Feds want to Question Ghislaine Maxwell in ongoing Epstein investigation
The Justice Department wants to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years for aiding Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.
The Justice Department wants to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years for aiding Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.
Hunter Biden blasts George Clooney, Democrats alleging they undermined his father
Hunter Biden went on a profane tirade against George Clooney over the actor's essay calling for President Joe Biden to be replaced as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Hunter Biden went on a profane tirade against George Clooney over the actor's essay calling for President Joe Biden to be replaced as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Paris on Politics: ICE arrests increase across Chicago
Chicago's immigrant community is on edge as President Donald Trump has ramped up deportations here and elsewhere.
Chicago's immigrant community is on edge as President Donald Trump has ramped up deportations here and elsewhere.
Trump administration releases FBI files on MLK despite family objections
The Trump administration has released more than 240,000 pages of FBI surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr.
The Trump administration has released more than 240,000 pages of FBI surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr.
Illinois man charged in missing woman's death arrested by ICE after victim's mother talks with Trump
Megan Bos' body was found in a bleach-filled container earlier this year. Now, ICE has arrested the man accused of hiding her remains after her mother spoke with President Trump.
Megan Bos' body was found in a bleach-filled container earlier this year. Now, ICE has arrested the man accused of hiding her remains after her mother spoke with President Trump.
ICE arrests man charged in connection with Illinois woman's death
Megan Bos' body was found in a bleach-filled container earlier this year. Now, ICE has arrested the man accused of hiding her remains after her mother spoke with President Trump.
Megan Bos' body was found in a bleach-filled container earlier this year. Now, ICE has arrested the man accused of hiding her remains after her mother spoke with President Trump.
U.S., Europe near trade deal as Japan negotiations stall
Both the Trump administration and European leaders are sounding hopeful about a trade deal in the coming days, but things are more complicated when it comes to Japan.
Both the Trump administration and European leaders are sounding hopeful about a trade deal in the coming days, but things are more complicated when it comes to Japan.
Will Epstein's alleged client list ever be revealed? Trump calls for grand jury transcripts release
As public pressure mounts, President Trump urges the release of Epstein case transcripts?but his former lawyer warns the truth may not meet expectations.
As public pressure mounts, President Trump urges the release of Epstein case transcripts?but his former lawyer warns the truth may not meet expectations.
After years of construction, 4 Red Line stations reopen with major upgrades
City leaders celebrated the long-awaited reopening of four Red Line stations, now redesigned to be more accessible and modern for all riders.
City leaders celebrated the long-awaited reopening of four Red Line stations, now redesigned to be more accessible and modern for all riders.
Chicago family gifts 'Da Pope' shirt to Pope Leo XIV in Italy
A Chicago family got the experience of a lifetime when they presented Pope Leo XIV with a Chicago Bears–themed “Da Pope" t-shirt, inspired by the iconic sketch from “Saturday Night Live."
A Chicago family got the experience of a lifetime when they presented Pope Leo XIV with a Chicago Bears–themed “Da Pope" t-shirt, inspired by the iconic sketch from “Saturday Night Live."
Chicago family describes Pope Leo XIV accepting 'Da Pope' shirt
A family of Chicago Bears season ticketholders gifted Pope Leo XIV a "Da Pope" shirt straight from Chicago.
A family of Chicago Bears season ticketholders gifted Pope Leo XIV a "Da Pope" shirt straight from Chicago.
Trump admin cracks down on Mexico's 'blatant disregard' of aviation deal
The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
GENIUS Act: Trump signs stablecoin bill into law
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins into law, a major milestone for the crypto industry.
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins into law, a major milestone for the crypto industry.
EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.