Willie Wilson to make a run for Dick Durbin's Senate seat
The businessman ran to be Chicago’s mayor, but now he's hoping to replace Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
Republican challenger to Durbin applauds Supreme Court's DACA ruling
The high court's ruling could become a hot campaign issue this fall, but perhaps not so much here in Illinois.
Massive expansion of vote-by-mail approved in Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday approved a massive expansion in voting by mail, a plan derided by Republicans nationally.
Bush, Romney not expected to support Trump, NYT reports
Former President George W. Bush and Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, are reportedly not expected to support the reelection of President Trump -- two high profile GOP figures who are believed to be avoiding backing the Republican president in November.
Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina
President Donald Trump says he is seeking a new state to host the Republican National Convention after host North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.
Illinois lawmaker pushing for ballot referendum that would let voters remove Pritzker from office
A Republican lawmaker says he will try to put something on this fall's ballot that has never been there before: a referendum giving Illinois voters a chance to fire their governor.
President Trump’s pitch to voters: Trust me, economy will soar in 2021
“We built the greatest economy in the world,” Trump said. “I’ll do it a second time.”
GOP: Graduated tax 'cash grab' will stifle COVID-19 pandemic recovery
Illinois Republicans on Monday demanded that the General Assembly vote on removing from the fall ballot Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax structure.
Obama emerges as central figure in 2020 presidential race
Nearly eight years after he was last on the ballot, Barack Obama is emerging as a central figure in the 2020 presidential election.
Joe Biden flatly declares sexual assault 'never, never happened'
Political consultant Thom Serafin joins us to talk about Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's denial of sexual assault allegations.
Illinois lawmakers face May deadline on change to redistricting
Illinois lawmakers are facing a May 3 deadline to approve a joint resolution that would alter how congressional and legislative maps are drawn across the state to help make elections more competitive.
How does Sanders' exit impact the presidential race?
Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential campaign Wednesday, clearing Joe Biden's path to the democratic nomination. Political analyst Thom Serafin weighs in on the state of the presidential race.
Bernie drops 2020 bid, setting up general election battle between Trump and Biden
Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, making Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in a general election campaign that will be waged against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak
The former vice president shared suggestions on the COVID-19 pandemic to President Donald Trump in the call, according to the Biden campaign.
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks governor's move to delay primary election
Wisconsin’s presidential primary election will proceed Tuesday under an order from the state Supreme Court that came just hours after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tried to postpone voting as part of a last-ditch effort amid growing fears over the coronavirus.
Jim Oberweis declared winner of 14th District GOP primary
With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Jim Oberweis garnered nearly 26 percent of votes cast Tuesday among the seven candidates in the race.
Takeaways from Illinois' primary election results
Professor Stephen Caliendo from North Central College joins Good Day Chicago to provide his analysis on Tuesday night's primary results across Illinois.
Kim Foxx wins primary after Conway concedes in race for Cook County State's Attorney
Kim Foxx, the Chicago area’s top prosecutor, won the Democratic nomination Tuesday against three challengers who zeroed in on her handling of the Jussie Smollett criminal case.
Joe Biden wins Illinois primary, widening lead over Bernie Sanders
Joe Biden has won the Illinois Democratic Primary over Bernie Sanders.
President Trump clinches GOP nomination with Tuesday primary wins
President Donald Trump has clinched the Republican Party nomination, surpassing the necessary delegate threshold.