Cook County?s first Black transgender elected official discusses historic win
A Chicago woman is making history as the first Black transgender elected official in Cook County history. It comes amid controversy nationwide over trans-elected officials and what bathrooms they can use.
A Chicago woman is making history as the first Black transgender elected official in Cook County history. It comes amid controversy nationwide over trans-elected officials and what bathrooms they can use.
House hearing on Trump rally shooting turns into shouting match
A congressional hearing on the Secret Service's failure to stop the attempted assassination of President-elect Trump turned into a shouting match. Connor Hansen has the story.
A congressional hearing on the Secret Service's failure to stop the attempted assassination of President-elect Trump turned into a shouting match. Connor Hansen has the story.
Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, meets with lawmakers
Thursday was another critical day for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.
Thursday was another critical day for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.
How could tariffs impact you directly?
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, concerns are mounting over the possibility of new tariffs.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, concerns are mounting over the possibility of new tariffs.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with lawmakers about government efficiency
Tech titans Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to slash government spending, will meet with lawmakers this morning.
Tech titans Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to slash government spending, will meet with lawmakers this morning.
Calumet City Council meets outside, votes to drop lawsuit against clerk amid tensions with mayor
On a freezing night, Calumet City council members gathered on the steps of City Hall for a brief but controversial meeting.
On a freezing night, Calumet City council members gathered on the steps of City Hall for a brief but controversial meeting.
'He is a coward': Henyard rips Harris as Thornton Township caucus dispute sparks legal battle
A contentious Democratic caucus in Thornton Township on Tuesday night has raised questions about its fairness.
A contentious Democratic caucus in Thornton Township on Tuesday night has raised questions about its fairness.
Henyard rips Harris as Thornton Township caucus dispute sparks legal battle
A contentious Democratic caucus in Thornton Township on Tuesday night has raised questions about its fairness and could prevent Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from running for township supervisor next year.
A contentious Democratic caucus in Thornton Township on Tuesday night has raised questions about its fairness and could prevent Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from running for township supervisor next year.
Sen. Durbin, other lawmakers pushing for student loan forgiveness
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is joining other lawmakers in asking President Biden to discharge loans for a group of student borrowers.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is joining other lawmakers in asking President Biden to discharge loans for a group of student borrowers.
Tiffany Henyard plans to sue after chaotic caucus for Thornton Township supervisor
We're learning more about Tuesday night's Democratic caucus in Thornton Township, which may result in Tiffany Henyard's name not being placed on the ballot for supervisor next year.
We're learning more about Tuesday night's Democratic caucus in Thornton Township, which may result in Tiffany Henyard's name not being placed on the ballot for supervisor next year.
Supreme Court hears case on transgender care for minors
Here's the latest from the Supreme Court.
Here's the latest from the Supreme Court.
House Covid-19 report endorses lab leak theory
The House held its final Covid-19 hearing. Here's what we know.
The House held its final Covid-19 hearing. Here's what we know.
Transgender care for minors case lands at the Supreme Court: What to know
A decision on Tennessee’s law may affect similar legislation passed by 25 other states related to transgender people, including sports competitions they can join and bathrooms they can use.
A decision on Tennessee’s law may affect similar legislation passed by 25 other states related to transgender people, including sports competitions they can join and bathrooms they can use.
Supreme Court weighs Tennessee ban on transgender medical treatments for minors
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-profile case involving the right of transgender minors to receive gender transition care, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, in one of the most closely watched, potentially impactful cases slated to come before the high court this year.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-profile case involving the right of transgender minors to receive gender transition care, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, in one of the most closely watched, potentially impactful cases slated to come before the high court this year.
Cats vs. dogs: How pet ownership shaped the 2024 presidential election
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
Obama Foundation holds 'Democracy Forum' to highlight need for pluralism
On Thursday, the Obama Foundation will host its third annual "Democracy Forum" to highlight the need for pluralism during hard conversation.
On Thursday, the Obama Foundation will host its third annual "Democracy Forum" to highlight the need for pluralism during hard conversation.
Final House race called: See the official balance of power results
The balance of power is set: Democrat Adam Gray captured California’s 13th Congressional District, unseating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final House race to be called.
The balance of power is set: Democrat Adam Gray captured California’s 13th Congressional District, unseating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final House race to be called.
Professor explains political turmoil in South Korea, what it means for U.S.
The situation in South Korea appeared to be stabilizing after the president there declared martial law against protesting citizens. North Central College political science professor William Muck explained what it all means.
The situation in South Korea appeared to be stabilizing after the president there declared martial law against protesting citizens. North Central College political science professor William Muck explained what it all means.
Chicago mayor touts 2024 crime decrease, aims for bigger drop in 2025
Johnson pointed to decreasing violent crime numbers this year.
Johnson pointed to decreasing violent crime numbers this year.
'You can't do stuff like this': Tiffany Henyard, her supporters claim they were cheated in caucus
On a cold night, it was heated in the suburbs as Tiffany Henyard lost the nomination for Thornton Township supervisor.
On a cold night, it was heated in the suburbs as Tiffany Henyard lost the nomination for Thornton Township supervisor.