Paris on Politics: How Trump's deportation plan will impact Chicago
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With big promises to deport millions and change laws, will President-elect Donald Trump walk the walk on immigration in his second term?

Pritzker promotes affordable housing
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Governor JB Pritzker is trying to make housing affordable for working families.

Trump nominee 'should scare all of us,' Duckworth says

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth has announced her intention to meet with Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary.

Duckworth slams Hegseth, plans one-on-one meeting to raise concerns
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Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth has announced her intention to meet with Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump?s nominee for Defense Secretary.

Judge to decide if key witness in Madigan trial is fit to testify

A federal judge will rule Wednesday morning whether one of the government‘s key witnesses against former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan is competent to testify.

Paris on Politics: What did Mayor Johnson know and when did he know it?
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Turmoil at City Hall. Questions over CPS. What did Mayor Johnson know and when did he know it? More in this episode of "Paris on Politics."

Cook County?s first Black transgender elected official discusses historic win
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A Chicago woman is making history as the first Black transgender elected official in Cook County history. It comes amid controversy nationwide over trans-elected officials and what bathrooms they can use.

Henyard rips Harris as Thornton Township caucus dispute sparks legal battle
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A contentious Democratic caucus in Thornton Township on Tuesday night has raised questions about its fairness and could prevent Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from running for township supervisor next year.

Tiffany Henyard plans to sue after chaotic caucus for Thornton Township supervisor
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We're learning more about Tuesday night's Democratic caucus in Thornton Township, which may result in Tiffany Henyard's name not being placed on the ballot for supervisor next year.

?Ran my name through the mud?: Tiffany Henyard sits down for exclusive interview
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Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who also serves as Thornton Township supervisor, is gearing up for a critical Democratic caucus amid controversy surrounding her leadership.

What to expect with Eileen O?Neill Burke as the Cook County State's Attorney
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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.

Illinois officials call for stricter vaping laws targeting teens

A coalition of politicians, doctors, and law enforcement officials are calling for tougher laws to crack down on teenage vaping.

Chicago faces financial uncertainty amid budget standoff

Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.

Chicago at risk of credit downgrade amid budget standoff
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Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.