A Year in Politics: Donald Trump's landslide win dominates headlines
Politics took center stage this year with President-elect Donald Trump's decisive victory. Here's a recap of the year in politics.
Politics took center stage this year with President-elect Donald Trump's decisive victory. Here's a recap of the year in politics.
New Illinois laws taking effect in 2025
These are the new laws taking effect in Illinois in 2025.
These are the new laws taking effect in Illinois in 2025.
New Illinois laws: AG highlights legislation on AI, worker protections, and crime victim support
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted four new laws from his office set to take effect on Jan. 1.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted four new laws from his office set to take effect on Jan. 1.
Government shutdown deadline looms
The House rejected President-elect Donald Trump's plan to fund operations and suspend the debt ceiling.
The House rejected President-elect Donald Trump's plan to fund operations and suspend the debt ceiling.
Paris on Politics: Turmoil at Chicago Public Schools
Paris Schutz puts his Santa hat on to see who’s naughty and who’s nice in the turmoil surrounding Chicago Public Schools.
Paris Schutz puts his Santa hat on to see who’s naughty and who’s nice in the turmoil surrounding Chicago Public Schools.
Trump backs new GOP funding plan
Congressional Republicans say there is a new agreement for a government funding bill.
Congressional Republicans say there is a new agreement for a government funding bill.
Prosecutors rest case in corruption trial of ex-Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
Congress faces end-of-week deadline to fund government
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress is almost done hammering out a bill to keep the government running.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress is almost done hammering out a bill to keep the government running.
Chicago City Council finally passes mayor's budget, what to know
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
Electors prepare to vote
Electors from all over the country are getting ready to cast their votes for president and vice president.
Electors from all over the country are getting ready to cast their votes for president and vice president.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
President Joe Biden announced the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history on Thursday.
Tiffany Henyard sues Dolton trustees, Thornton Township caucus
Tiffany Henyard has filed a lawsuit against Dolton trustees and the Thornton Township's Democratic caucus.
Tiffany Henyard has filed a lawsuit against Dolton trustees and the Thornton Township's Democratic caucus.
Pritzker promotes affordable housing
Governor JB Pritzker is trying to make housing affordable for working families.
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.
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
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth has announced her intention to meet with Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump?s nominee for Defense Secretary.
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.
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.