Pelosi hospitalized, has hip surgery overseas after fall
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the former two-time House speaker, is recovering at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after having hip replacement surgery.
McConnell slams polio vaccine critics in apparent warning to RFK Jr.
Reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lawyer once asked the FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine sparked a warning from Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
Americans weigh in on Trump cabinet and Biden legacy
As the curtain falls on Joe Biden's presidency, a new Fox News poll shows many voters feel it can't come soon enough.
Americans weigh in on Trump cabinet, Biden legacy
As the curtain falls on Biden's presidency, a new FOX News poll shows many voters feel it can't come soon enough.
Mayor’s $68M tax hike budget rejected, city council hits pause until Monday
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t have the votes to pass his budget, which includes a $68 million property tax hike along with other taxes and fees. Now, it’s back to the drawing board.
Trump's inauguration: Details emerge about big event
With only 38 days until President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, details are starting to emerge about the big event, including who some of the guests might be.
Johnson's budget: Alderpeople discuss issues with 2025 budget
Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez and Ald. Brendan Reilly discussed what parts of the city's budget remain a problem for them.
'Travesty of justice': Reaction pours in after Biden commutes Rita Crundwell's sentence
Rita Crundwell served time in federal prison before being moved to house arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she has been granted her freedom.
Paris on Politics: How Trump's deportation plan will impact Chicago
With big promises to deport millions and change laws, will President-elect Donald Trump walk the walk on immigration in his second term?
‘Travesty of justice’: Reaction pours in after Biden commutes Rita Crundwell's sentence
President Joe Biden announced the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history on Thursday.
Biden commutes sentences of 1,500 people; expert weighs in
President Joe Biden is dropping more pardons soon and might even pull some people off federal death row.
Tiffany Henyard sues Dolton trustees, Thornton Township caucus
Tiffany Henyard has filed a lawsuit against Dolton trustees and the Thornton Township's Democratic caucus.
Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
First poll results on Hegseth, Gabbard, and key Trump Cabinet picks
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to select nominees for his new administration, some Americans have their doubts about his choices, a new poll finds.
Biden to commute sentences of 1,500 people
President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and is pardoning 39 individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes.
Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail
James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol.
Time to name Trump 'Person of the Year' for second time
Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton and Elon Musk were also finalists on the list.
Pritzker promotes affordable housing
Governor JB Pritzker is trying to make housing affordable for working families.
Blinken testifies about Afghanistan withdrawl
Republicans are calling the Afghanistan withdrawl as one of the biggest failures of the Biden administration.