5 takeaways from the 1st night of the Democratic National Convention

In another profound way that the coronavirus pandemic has upended American life, the Democratic National Convention started Monday with no convening. Instead, Democrats opted for the first virtual convention as the party begins the formal process of nominating Joe Biden as its candidate for president.

Republican candidate challenging Kim Foxx launches FoxxFails.com

After asking for tips about wrongdoing in Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx’s office, the Republican running against her claims he has collected nearly three dozen.

Retired cops launch PAC to help elect pro-police candidates

A coalition of retired law enforcement officers has banded together and formed the Protect Our Police PAC to support pro-cop candidates running for elections.

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.

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.

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'
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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?
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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.