Poll: Increasing number of Democrats say party should become more moderate
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
Paris on Politics: Madigan's conviction
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on Madigan's conviction and what it means for corruption in Illinois.
Mike Madigan jury foreman calls case 'government overreach'
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved “government overreach” and that the evidence wasn’t as solid as it seemed.
Zelenskyy: Trump holds the key to ending war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes President Trump is the key to ending his country's war with Russia. He met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich today.
Despite controversy, Trump's cabinet nominees securing Senate confirmations
Despite controversy around some of President Trump's cabinet nominees. So far, they're rolling through their Senate confirmations.
President Trump moves to halt funding for schools with COVID mandates
President Trump is expected to sign at least one new executive order Friday evening that would bar schools and universities who still have coronavirus vaccine mandates from receiving federal funds.
Mexican president threatens to sue Google over Gulf of America name change
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday her government was deciding whether to initiate a lawsuit against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps.
Ukrainian president warns NATO about Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning NATO that Russia is a threat to the alliance.
'Scare the hell out of me': Durbin speaks out against Musk
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is not too happy with Elon Musk's federal spending cuts.
DOGE drama: Dem lawmakers promise to combat Elon Musk's spending cuts
Democrats are in a frenzy over Elon Musk's sweeping federal spending cuts.
Richard Mell breaks silence on Rod Blagojevich's pardon, family feud: 'All in the past'
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
Congress considering DOGE cuts
Both Democrats and Republicans are voicing strong feelings about President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to make cuts to government spending.
Three key Chicago agency leaders announce resignations on same day
Three key Chicago agency leaders — the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA — are stepping down.
Illinois senator slams RFK Jr. after health secretary confirmation
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin released a statement Thursday morning after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the country's new Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Trump's Illinois approval rating: New poll sheds light on president's favorability
A new poll shows how President Donald Trump is viewed in Illinois.
Politicians grapple over USAID amid Trump's downsizing of federal government
The House Foreign Affairs committee is hearing arguments into what GOP leadership is calling a betrayal of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Senate confirms RFK, Jr. as health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by a narrow 52-48 vote, with one Republican, Mitch McConnell, voting against him.
Illinois senator slams RFK Jr. as 'unqualified, unfit, and dangerous' after health secretary confirmation
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin released a statement Thursday morning after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the country's new Secretary of Health and Human Services.