Mike Madigan trial: Defense wraps closing arguments, government to rebuttal on Wednesday
The defense maintained that while lobbying and politics might seem unappealing, they are not inherently illegal.
The defense maintained that while lobbying and politics might seem unappealing, they are not inherently illegal.
Family says suburban man arrested by ICE agents
Federal agents arrested Raul Lopez, a 44-year-old undocumented immigrant, during an early-morning ICE raid in Elgin.
Federal agents arrested Raul Lopez, a 44-year-old undocumented immigrant, during an early-morning ICE raid in Elgin.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Trump offers federal workers buyout with 8 months’ pay
The White House has begun offering buyouts worth eight months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.
The White House has begun offering buyouts worth eight months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.
Judge blocks Trump's funding freeze, expert weighs in
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's funding freeze.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's funding freeze.
More than 7,000 criminal migrants arrested during Trump?s first week
The Department of Homeland Security says more than 7,000 criminal migrants have been arrested across the nation during President Donald Trump's first week in office.
The Department of Homeland Security says more than 7,000 criminal migrants have been arrested across the nation during President Donald Trump's first week in office.
Trump's Gaza plan rejected
President Trump is doubling down on his wish to "clean out the Gaza strip."
President Trump is doubling down on his wish to "clean out the Gaza strip."
'That was a lie': Pritzker rips into Trump after funding freeze order
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered a funding freeze on federal programs.
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered a funding freeze on federal programs.
Trump signs order aiming to limit gender transitions for minors
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.
Elgin man arrested by ICE, family says
A woman reported that her brother, who was the intended target of the ICE arrest, no longer lived at the address. Instead, ICE agents detained her stepfather. Her brother is reportedly wanted in connection with multiple crimes.
A woman reported that her brother, who was the intended target of the ICE arrest, no longer lived at the address. Instead, ICE agents detained her stepfather. Her brother is reportedly wanted in connection with multiple crimes.
Funding freeze: What is the impact on Illinois?
President Donald Trump's first week in office was a whirlwind of executive orders and actions as part of his mission to follow through on campaign promises, such as securing the border and removing diversity, equity and inclusion practices from federal offices.
President Donald Trump's first week in office was a whirlwind of executive orders and actions as part of his mission to follow through on campaign promises, such as securing the border and removing diversity, equity and inclusion practices from federal offices.
Who is Karoline Leavitt? Youngest White House press secretary
The 27-year-old made her debut as the White House press secretary in the briefing room Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.
The 27-year-old made her debut as the White House press secretary in the briefing room Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.
Bounty hunters could target migrants under proposed Mississippi bill
A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.
A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.
Trump's no-tax-on-overtime proposal: What to know
President Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on overtime pay, as well as other things like tips and Social Security.
President Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on overtime pay, as well as other things like tips and Social Security.
Lightfoot releases findings into probe of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard
Ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot released the findings of her investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot released the findings of her investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Johnson summoned to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city policies
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been asked to appear before Congress next month to discuss the city’s status as a sanctuary city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been asked to appear before Congress next month to discuss the city’s status as a sanctuary city.
Tiffany Henyard investigation: Ex-Chicago mayor releases findings
Ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has released the findings of her investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has released the findings of her investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Lightfoot releases findings in Henyard investigation
Lori Lightfoot presents her findings regarding an investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Lori Lightfoot presents her findings regarding an investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Tiffany Henyard investigation: Lightfoot discusses two Vegas trips, sexual assault allegations
Lori Lightfoot discussed her findings related to the Vegas trips that Henyard and her staff went on, along with sexual allegations against a trustee.
Lori Lightfoot discussed her findings related to the Vegas trips that Henyard and her staff went on, along with sexual allegations against a trustee.
Lightfoot: Insurance carriers refused to cover Tiffany Henyard
Lightfoot discusses the issues the village had obtaining insurance.
Lightfoot discusses the issues the village had obtaining insurance.