DOGE drama: Dem lawmakers promise to combat Elon Musk's spending cuts
Democrats are in a frenzy over Elon Musk's sweeping federal spending cuts.
Democrats are in a frenzy over Elon Musk's sweeping federal spending cuts.
Richard Mell breaks silence on Rod Blagojevich's pardon, family feud: 'All in the past'
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
Congress considering DOGE cuts
Both Democrats and Republicans are voicing strong feelings about President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to make cuts to government spending.
Both Democrats and Republicans are voicing strong feelings about President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to make cuts to government spending.
Three key Chicago agency leaders announce resignations on same day
Three key Chicago agency leaders — the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA — are stepping down.
Three key Chicago agency leaders — the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA — are stepping down.
Illinois senator slams RFK Jr. after health secretary confirmation
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin released a statement Thursday morning after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the country's new Secretary of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin released a statement Thursday morning after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the country's new Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Trump's Illinois approval rating: New poll sheds light on president's favorability
A new poll shows how President Donald Trump is viewed in Illinois.
A new poll shows how President Donald Trump is viewed in Illinois.
Politicians grapple over USAID amid Trump's downsizing of federal government
The House Foreign Affairs committee is hearing arguments into what GOP leadership is calling a betrayal of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The House Foreign Affairs committee is hearing arguments into what GOP leadership is calling a betrayal of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Senate confirms RFK, Jr. as health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by a narrow 52-48 vote, with one Republican, Mitch McConnell, voting against him.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by a narrow 52-48 vote, with one Republican, Mitch McConnell, voting against him.
Illinois senator slams RFK Jr. as 'unqualified, unfit, and dangerous' after health secretary confirmation
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin released a statement Thursday morning after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the country's new Secretary of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin released a statement Thursday morning after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the country's new Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Trump says he and Putin will begin talks to end Ukraine war after prisoner swap
President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, signaling a shift in U.S. policy.
President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, signaling a shift in U.S. policy.
Michael Madigan's conviction: Will it curb political corruption in Illinois?
Will Mike Madigan's conviction have any impact on political corruption in Illinois? The experts weigh in.
Will Mike Madigan's conviction have any impact on political corruption in Illinois? The experts weigh in.
Michael Madigan trial: Jury finds ex-Speaker guilty on 10 counts, deadlocked on others
A Chicago Democrat who once set much of Illinois' political agenda as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud Wednesday in a mixed verdict in his high-profile corruption trial.
A Chicago Democrat who once set much of Illinois' political agenda as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud Wednesday in a mixed verdict in his high-profile corruption trial.
Illinois lawmakers, politicians react to conviction of Michael Madigan in corruption trial
Illinois lawmakers and politicos gave their reaction to the historic conviction of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Illinois lawmakers and politicos gave their reaction to the historic conviction of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Former top Republican reacts to Madigan's guilty verdict
Pat Brady shared his thoughts on Madigan's conviction Wednesday afternoon.
Pat Brady shared his thoughts on Madigan's conviction Wednesday afternoon.
Madigan verdict: Inside the jury's decision in corruption trial
Fox 32's Kasey Chronis and Paris Schutz break down the jury's decision Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Fox 32's Kasey Chronis and Paris Schutz break down the jury's decision Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Michael Madigan leaves courthouse after guilty verdict
Michael Madigan had little to say after being found guilty on several counts in his corruption trial.
Michael Madigan had little to say after being found guilty on several counts in his corruption trial.
Michael Madigan trial: Jury finds ex-Speaker guilty on 10 counts, deadlocked on others
A jury convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on multiple counts while deadlocking on others Wednesday.
A jury convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on multiple counts while deadlocking on others Wednesday.
Michael Madigan found guilty on several counts -- what to know
The verdict was read Wednesday morning. The court has declared a mistrial on several counts.
The verdict was read Wednesday morning. The court has declared a mistrial on several counts.