Illinois congressman blasts Trump plan to slash federal funding
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is criticizing the Trump administration's plan to slash federal funding to several important programs.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is criticizing the Trump administration's plan to slash federal funding to several important programs.
Jesse Jackson Jr. still pushes for pardon from President Trump
Jesse Jackson Jr. still wants a pardon from President Donald Trump, citing other recent pardons for Jan. 6 rioters.
Jesse Jackson Jr. still wants a pardon from President Donald Trump, citing other recent pardons for Jan. 6 rioters.
Steve Bannon pleads guilty in fraud case; won’t get jail time
The 71-year-old reached a plea agreement to avoid jail time related to a scheme to build a wall along the U.S. southern border.
The 71-year-old reached a plea agreement to avoid jail time related to a scheme to build a wall along the U.S. southern border.
Illinois governor blasts Trump administration over cuts to federal funds
Gov. JB Pritzker blasted President Trump's executive order to cut off federal funds for all sorts of programs.
Gov. JB Pritzker blasted President Trump's executive order to cut off federal funds for all sorts of programs.
JFK assassination: Thousands of undisclosed records uncovered by FBI
Thousands of records connected to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as a result of President Donald Trump’s executive order to release the files have been uncovered by the FBI.
Thousands of records connected to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as a result of President Donald Trump’s executive order to release the files have been uncovered by the FBI.
Rep. Buddy Carter proposes renaming Greenland to 'Red, White, and Blueland'
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), who represents Georgia's 1st District, has introduced a bill authorizing President Trump to negotiate the purchase of Greenland from Denmark.
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), who represents Georgia's 1st District, has introduced a bill authorizing President Trump to negotiate the purchase of Greenland from Denmark.
DuPage County Board votes to remove name of lawmaker tied to abortion law from courthouse
The DuPage County Board voted to remove an ex-Illinois congressman's name from the county’s Wheaton courthouse.
The DuPage County Board voted to remove an ex-Illinois congressman's name from the county’s Wheaton courthouse.
President Trump faces pushback on efforts to downsize the federal government
President Donald Trump is facing more setbacks in court as he presses forward to slash the size of the federal government.
President Donald Trump is facing more setbacks in court as he presses forward to slash the size of the federal government.
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.