Most notable quotes of 2024
The most notable quotations of 2024 have something for everyone: entertainment, politics and even a side of conspiracy theory.
The most notable quotations of 2024 have something for everyone: entertainment, politics and even a side of conspiracy theory.
President-elect Trump's border czar reveals parts of deportation plan
President-elect Trump says he's ready to tackle illegal immigration on day one. With just weeks to go until he's back in office, his border czar is revealing some of their plans.
President-elect Trump says he's ready to tackle illegal immigration on day one. With just weeks to go until he's back in office, his border czar is revealing some of their plans.
A Year in Politics: Donald Trump's landslide win dominates headlines
Politics took center stage this year with President-elect Donald Trump's decisive victory. Here's a recap of the year in politics.
Politics took center stage this year with President-elect Donald Trump's decisive victory. Here's a recap of the year in politics.
New Illinois laws taking effect in 2025
These are the new laws taking effect in Illinois in 2025.
These are the new laws taking effect in Illinois in 2025.
Trump inauguration 25 days away, what to know
But with the start of a new year around the corner, Americans appear to be heading into it exhausted by political news.
But with the start of a new year around the corner, Americans appear to be heading into it exhausted by political news.
Trump names ambassador to Panama
President-elect Trump names his pick for ambassador to Panama.
President-elect Trump names his pick for ambassador to Panama.
New Illinois laws: AG highlights legislation on AI, worker protections, and crime victim support
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted four new laws from his office set to take effect on Jan. 1.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted four new laws from his office set to take effect on Jan. 1.
Biden condemns Russia's Christmas attack on Ukraine
President Biden's time in the oval office is coming to an end, but he is vowing to stand with Ukraine until he leaves Washington.
President Biden's time in the oval office is coming to an end, but he is vowing to stand with Ukraine until he leaves Washington.
U.S. Steel sale now in Biden's hands
The president must make a decision within two weeks.
The president must make a decision within two weeks.
Bill Clinton discharged from DC hospital after flu treatment
Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after being treated for influenza.
Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after being treated for influenza.
These were the biggest, most scandalous stories of 2024
From the entertainment world to business and politics, there were plenty of scandals to go around this year.
From the entertainment world to business and politics, there were plenty of scandals to go around this year.
Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized
A spokesperson said the former president was in good spirits.
A spokesperson said the former president was in good spirits.
Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in harsh ethics report
The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday accusing Matt Gaetz of "regularly" paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and purchasing and using illicit drugs while serving as a member of Congress.
The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday accusing Matt Gaetz of "regularly" paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and purchasing and using illicit drugs while serving as a member of Congress.
Biden gives life in prison to most federal death row inmates: What to know
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment.
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment.
Chicago officiant to host inclusive wedding event for same-sex couples ahead of Inauguration Day
Love is racing against the clock as the nation prepares for a new administration in Washington, D.C., and one local wedding officiant is offering a solution for same-sex couples.
Love is racing against the clock as the nation prepares for a new administration in Washington, D.C., and one local wedding officiant is offering a solution for same-sex couples.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen hospitalized after falling from horse
The governor of Nebraska was bucked off a new horse Sunday and is hospitalized.
The governor of Nebraska was bucked off a new horse Sunday and is hospitalized.
Trump picks Catholic advocacy group head from Chicago suburb for Vatican ambassador
Trump’s pick to be the next ambassador to the Vatican lives in the Chicago suburbs.
Trump’s pick to be the next ambassador to the Vatican lives in the Chicago suburbs.
Government shutdown averted: What's next?
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.