Biden gives 2nd-highest civilian award to Liz Cheney, Jan. 6 congressional panel leaders
President Joe Biden bestowed the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.
President Joe Biden bestowed the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.
House speaker showdown spills into Congress
The House and Senate are set to meet for a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6. If the House does not vote for a speaker on Friday that session might not happen.
The House and Senate are set to meet for a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6. If the House does not vote for a speaker on Friday that session might not happen.
Jimmy Carter funeral plans, schedule of events announced
The official schedule sharing the funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter has been shared publicly.
The official schedule sharing the funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter has been shared publicly.
Former President Jimmy Carter to be buried at national park named in his honor
The 39th president will be buried at Jimmy Carter National Historical Park next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter.
The 39th president will be buried at Jimmy Carter National Historical Park next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter.
Trump makes endorsement for House speaker role
President-elect Donald Trump has made his choice on who should be speaker of the House.
President-elect Donald Trump has made his choice on who should be speaker of the House.
Jimmy Carter's connection to Chicago and the impact he made
Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, had quite the impact in Chicago.
Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, had quite the impact in Chicago.
New year, new laws: Minimum wage increases to AI rules and free college tuition
Starting January 1, new laws across the U.S. will bring significant changes.
Starting January 1, new laws across the U.S. will bring significant changes.
Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Donald Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
Presidential historian breaks down Jimmy Carter's time in office after death
Illinois congressman reflects on legacy of U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Illinois congressman reflects on legacy of U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Illinois congressman reflects on legacy of U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States who was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work, died on Dec. 29, 2024, just short of two years in at-home hospice care. He was 100 years old.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States who was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work, died on Dec. 29, 2024, just short of two years in at-home hospice care. He was 100 years old.
Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. His passing came after a series of short hospital stays and a long battle with cancer.
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. His passing came after a series of short hospital stays and a long battle with cancer.
Chicago, Illinois leaders react to death of Former President Jimmy Carter
Illinois and Chicago leaders are reacting to the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 on Sunday.
Illinois and Chicago leaders are reacting to the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 on Sunday.
Musk clashes with MAGA over H-1B visas: Where does Trump stand?
It appears Donald Trump is siding with Elon Musk in his very public dispute with some on the right about the use of H-1B visas for foreign workers.
It appears Donald Trump is siding with Elon Musk in his very public dispute with some on the right about the use of H-1B visas for foreign workers.
Is Illinois better prepared for the next recession?
Illinois is in better position to endure a future recession than it was in 2008 or 2020, a new study found.
Illinois is in better position to endure a future recession than it was in 2008 or 2020, a new study found.
The year in politics: 2024
Politics dominated the headlines this year, with President-elect Donald Trump's decisive win in the 2024 general election.
Politics dominated the headlines this year, with President-elect Donald Trump's decisive win in the 2024 general election.
President-elect Trump calls for end to daylight savings time
President-elect Donald Trump is calling for an end to daylight savings time, but it's not the first time such an idea has been floated.
President-elect Donald Trump is calling for an end to daylight savings time, but it's not the first time such an idea has been floated.
Most notable quotes of 2024
The most notable quotations of 2024 have something for everyone: entertainment, politics and even a side of conspiracy theory.
The most notable quotations of 2024 have something for everyone: entertainment, politics and even a side of conspiracy theory.
President-elect Trump's border czar reveals parts of deportation plan
President-elect Trump says he's ready to tackle illegal immigration on day one. With just weeks to go until he's back in office, his border czar is revealing some of their plans.
President-elect Trump says he's ready to tackle illegal immigration on day one. With just weeks to go until he's back in office, his border czar is revealing some of their plans.
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.