Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose 14-year sentence for political corruption charges he commuted during his first term.
President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose 14-year sentence for political corruption charges he commuted during his first term.
Madigan trial: Deliberations reach 55+ hours
Jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime political associate Michael McClain returned Monday for their ninth day of deliberations, but still have not returned a verdict.
Jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime political associate Michael McClain returned Monday for their ninth day of deliberations, but still have not returned a verdict.
Ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich speaks after being pardoned by Trump
The Republican president called the Democratic former governor, who once appeared on Trump's reality TV show "Celebrity Apprentice," "a very fine person" and said the conviction and prison sentence "shouldn't have happened."
The Republican president called the Democratic former governor, who once appeared on Trump's reality TV show "Celebrity Apprentice," "a very fine person" and said the conviction and prison sentence "shouldn't have happened."
Trump signs executive order against paper straws after saying they ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.
Dolton’s mayoral race in the spotlight as early voting begins in the suburbs
People living in the suburbs can start voting in municipal elections. Early voting begins Monday.
People living in the suburbs can start voting in municipal elections. Early voting begins Monday.
President Trump eyes cuts to Education Department, halt to penny production
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.
Trump still thinks Canada should become the 51st state: 'A real thing'
President Donald Trump has reiterated his belief that Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st U.S. state.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his belief that Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st U.S. state.
Trump directs US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
"For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!"
"For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!"
Pritzker trolls Trump, jokingly renames Lake Michigan to ‘Lake Illinois’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker trolled President Donald Trump in a video Friday, joking that he would rename Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker trolled President Donald Trump in a video Friday, joking that he would rename Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois."
Pritzker, Duckworth blast Trump administration over Head Start funding freeze
Two of Illinois' top Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for taking back money earmarked for programs like Head Start.
Two of Illinois' top Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for taking back money earmarked for programs like Head Start.
Chicago Auto Show begins amid Trump's push to end federal support for EVs
Two weeks before the Chicago Auto Show, President Trump signed an order rolling back federal support for EVs, including the goal for them to make up half of new car sales.
Two weeks before the Chicago Auto Show, President Trump signed an order rolling back federal support for EVs, including the goal for them to make up half of new car sales.
Chicagoans gather to protest against Trump's immigration policies
Many Chicago residents gathered Saturday to rally against President Trump's immigration policies and deportations.
Many Chicago residents gathered Saturday to rally against President Trump's immigration policies and deportations.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target
Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.
Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.
Time magazine cover puts Elon Musk behind Trump's desk
A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.
A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.
Paris on Politics: DOJ immigration lawsuit
Paris Schutz dives into the DOJ's lawsuit against Chicago and the state over immigration.
Paris Schutz dives into the DOJ's lawsuit against Chicago and the state over immigration.
19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data
The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.
The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.
FCC publishes CBS’ raw Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ interview, transcript
The FCC has published the full transcript of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes" interview, sparking scrutiny over CBS’ editing choices.
The FCC has published the full transcript of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes" interview, sparking scrutiny over CBS’ editing choices.
Pritzker vows to fight Trump admin’s sanctuary lawsuit, slams tariffs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
Rod Blagojevich may be considered for Trump Administration role, report says
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.
Cicero town president candidate targeted by vandals
The Cicero mayoral race is heating up as a candidate's home and campaign office were vandalized, with both sides accusing each other of dirty tactics.
The Cicero mayoral race is heating up as a candidate's home and campaign office were vandalized, with both sides accusing each other of dirty tactics.