Michael Madigan trial: Deliberations begin in high-profile corruption case
A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.
A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.
RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
President Trump signing record number of executive orders
The president's continuous deluge of executive orders is making it difficult for Democrats opposing them to keep up.
The president's continuous deluge of executive orders is making it difficult for Democrats opposing them to keep up.
Federal grant freeze memo rescinded but White House says executive order remains in effect
President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
Confirmation hearing held for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Another one of President Trump's controversial cabinet nominees is in the hot seat.
Another one of President Trump's controversial cabinet nominees is in the hot seat.
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Madigan corruption trial closing arguments set to wrap up. What's next?
Closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan are expected to finish soon. What happens next?
Closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan are expected to finish soon. What happens next?
Mike Madigan trial: Defense wraps closing arguments, government to rebuttal on Wednesday
The defense maintained that while lobbying and politics might seem unappealing, they are not inherently illegal.
The defense maintained that while lobbying and politics might seem unappealing, they are not inherently illegal.
Family says suburban man arrested by ICE agents
Federal agents arrested Raul Lopez, a 44-year-old undocumented immigrant, during an early-morning ICE raid in Elgin.
Federal agents arrested Raul Lopez, a 44-year-old undocumented immigrant, during an early-morning ICE raid in Elgin.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Trump offers federal workers buyout with 8 months’ pay
The White House has begun offering buyouts worth eight months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.
The White House has begun offering buyouts worth eight months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.
Judge blocks Trump's funding freeze, expert weighs in
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's funding freeze.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's funding freeze.
More than 7,000 criminal migrants arrested during Trump?s first week
The Department of Homeland Security says more than 7,000 criminal migrants have been arrested across the nation during President Donald Trump's first week in office.
The Department of Homeland Security says more than 7,000 criminal migrants have been arrested across the nation during President Donald Trump's first week in office.
Trump's Gaza plan rejected
President Trump is doubling down on his wish to "clean out the Gaza strip."
President Trump is doubling down on his wish to "clean out the Gaza strip."
'That was a lie': Pritzker rips into Trump after funding freeze order
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered a funding freeze on federal programs.
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered a funding freeze on federal programs.
Trump signs order aiming to limit gender transitions for minors
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.
Elgin man arrested by ICE, family says
A woman reported that her brother, who was the intended target of the ICE arrest, no longer lived at the address. Instead, ICE agents detained her stepfather. Her brother is reportedly wanted in connection with multiple crimes.
A woman reported that her brother, who was the intended target of the ICE arrest, no longer lived at the address. Instead, ICE agents detained her stepfather. Her brother is reportedly wanted in connection with multiple crimes.
Funding freeze: What is the impact on Illinois?
President Donald Trump's first week in office was a whirlwind of executive orders and actions as part of his mission to follow through on campaign promises, such as securing the border and removing diversity, equity and inclusion practices from federal offices.
President Donald Trump's first week in office was a whirlwind of executive orders and actions as part of his mission to follow through on campaign promises, such as securing the border and removing diversity, equity and inclusion practices from federal offices.
Who is Karoline Leavitt? Youngest White House press secretary
The 27-year-old made her debut as the White House press secretary in the briefing room Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.
The 27-year-old made her debut as the White House press secretary in the briefing room Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.