New Illinois laws take effect on Jan. 1, 2025
With a new year coming, that means several new laws are going into effect starting on Jan. 1, 2025.
With a new year coming, that means several new laws are going into effect starting on Jan. 1, 2025.
Trump cabinet picks face scrutiny ahead of Senate confirmation hearings
Senate confirmations are set to begin in just a few weeks. Ahead of them, several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees are back on Capitol Hill this week
Senate confirmations are set to begin in just a few weeks. Ahead of them, several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees are back on Capitol Hill this week
Illinois lawmaker details lingering questions after Syrian rebels topple Assad
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) discusses what comes next after rebel groups toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) discusses what comes next after rebel groups toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Trump cabinet picks visit with senators ahead of confirmations
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks have been doing a little politicking of their own, getting to know senators in wake of their nominations.
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks have been doing a little politicking of their own, getting to know senators in wake of their nominations.
Did Mayor Johnson's political advisor commit voter fraud? Investigation underway
Mayor Brandon Johnson?s office is facing new controversy after reports revealed that his top political advisor, Jason Lee, may have violated local residency laws by voting in Texas in the 2024 election.
Mayor Brandon Johnson?s office is facing new controversy after reports revealed that his top political advisor, Jason Lee, may have violated local residency laws by voting in Texas in the 2024 election.
Trump cabinet picks try to win over skeptical senators for confirmation votes
President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his administration as some of his more controversial cabinet nominees try to secure confirmation votes from skeptical senators.
President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his administration as some of his more controversial cabinet nominees try to secure confirmation votes from skeptical senators.
‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus to discuss biggest issues facing state, country
This week, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus is meeting once again in Chicago and there is much on the post-election agenda.
This week, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus is meeting once again in Chicago and there is much on the post-election agenda.
Why Syrian rebel groups were finally able to topple Assad regime, professor explains
The people of Syria are celebrating after rebel groups toppled President Bashar al-Assad. North Central College professor of political science William Muck discusses the latest developments.
The people of Syria are celebrating after rebel groups toppled President Bashar al-Assad. North Central College professor of political science William Muck discusses the latest developments.
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
Is TikTok getting banned in the US? What to know
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
GOP lawmakers are 'over the moon' about DOGE
There is a mix of excitement and skepticism over his new Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at cutting government waste.
There is a mix of excitement and skepticism over his new Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at cutting government waste.
Fox 32's Week in Review - Dec. 6
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Trump in the spotlight, Biden in the hotseat
President-elect Donald Trump made his first public appearance in weeks on Thursday night. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is considering issuing broad pre-emptive pardons to people.
President-elect Donald Trump made his first public appearance in weeks on Thursday night. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is considering issuing broad pre-emptive pardons to people.
Are more Biden pardons on the way?
President Joe Biden may be considering a whole slew of pardons for a number of public officials and allies. It would be a preemptive move to shield them from possible prosecutions as the second Trump administration continues to take shape.
President Joe Biden may be considering a whole slew of pardons for a number of public officials and allies. It would be a preemptive move to shield them from possible prosecutions as the second Trump administration continues to take shape.
President Biden kicks off holidays with National Christmas Tree Lighting for final time
President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.
President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.
Rev. Jackson asks Biden to pardon his son, Jesse Jackson Jr.
In a heartfelt appeal, Rev. Jackson highlighted the importance of second chances, a value he says President Biden has demonstrated through his recent pardon of his own son, Hunter Biden.
In a heartfelt appeal, Rev. Jackson highlighted the importance of second chances, a value he says President Biden has demonstrated through his recent pardon of his own son, Hunter Biden.
Rev. Jackson asks Biden to pardon his son, Jesse Jackson Jr.
In a heartfelt appeal, Rev. Jackson highlighted the importance of second chances, a value he says President Biden has demonstrated through his recent pardon of his own son, Hunter Biden.
In a heartfelt appeal, Rev. Jackson highlighted the importance of second chances, a value he says President Biden has demonstrated through his recent pardon of his own son, Hunter Biden.
Paris on Politics: What did Mayor Johnson know and when did he know it?
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."
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."
House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.