PHOTOS: Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter | 1924-2024

Former President Jimmy Carter from Plains, Georgia, died on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Rosalynn Carter, on Jan. 9 in Plains.

Calumet City alderwoman speaks on death threats made against her and son

Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson addressed the public on Thursday night regarding sexual assault and death threats made towards her and her minor son.

Chicago mayor responds after Pritzker criticism
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Gov. JB Pritzker vented about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday. Now, Johnson is responding.

Trump pays respects to former President Jimmy Carter
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President-elect Donald Trump stopped by the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday night to pay his respects to former President Jimmy Carter.

Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

All 5 living presidents to attend Jimmy Carter funeral
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Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are all expected to attend the funeral service for Jimmy Carter.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan testifying in corruption trial a 'risky move'
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A former federal prosecutor called ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's decision to testify during his own corruption trial a "risky move."

Michael Madigan takes stand in corruption trial
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Michael Madigan, the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, has taken the stand to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial this week.

Illinois passes Karina's Bill, barring domestic abusers from owning firearms

The legislation is named after Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela, who were allegedly shot and killed by Gonzalez’s husband.

Jimmy Carter to lie in state at US Capitol
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After days of tributes in Georgia, former President Jimmy Carter traveled to Washington, D.C. for the next part of his funeral.

Rift grows between Pritzker, Johnson - here's why
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Governor JB Pritzker vented a bit on Tuesday, saying he was blindsided by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Mike Madigan corruption trial: Here's what he was asked on the stand
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Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was charged with bribery, racketeering, wire fraud, and other crimes.