Final House race called: See the official balance of power results

The balance of power is set: Democrat Adam Gray captured California’s 13th Congressional District, unseating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final House race to be called.

Professor explains political turmoil in South Korea, what it means for U.S.
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The situation in South Korea appeared to be stabilizing after the president there declared martial law against protesting citizens. North Central College political science professor William Muck explained what it all means.

?Ran my name through the mud?: Tiffany Henyard sits down for exclusive interview
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Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who also serves as Thornton Township supervisor, is gearing up for a critical Democratic caucus amid controversy surrounding her leadership.

Trump urges judge to toss hush money case
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President-elect Donald Trump's attorneys filed paperwork, pushing for the dismissal of his criminal hush money case.

Congress faces crunch time ahead of Dec. 20 funding deadline
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It's going to be a hectic final push on Capitol Hill ahead of the holidays. The top priority is reaching a deal to fund the government.

What to expect with Eileen O?Neill Burke as the Cook County State's Attorney
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The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.

Illinois officials call for stricter vaping laws targeting teens

A coalition of politicians, doctors, and law enforcement officials are calling for tougher laws to crack down on teenage vaping.

Chicago faces financial uncertainty amid budget standoff

Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.

Chicago at risk of credit downgrade amid budget standoff
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Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.

Trump warns of "ALL HELL TO PAY" if Israeli hostages are not released

President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, warning of unprecedented consequences if they remain captive by his inauguration.

Eileen O’Neill Burke sworn in as new Cook County State’s Attorney

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.

President Biden reverses course, pardons son Hunter Biden before sentencing
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In an about-face, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son. That's after repeatedly saying he trusted the process that found his son, Hunter, guilty on federal tax and gun charges.

President-elect Donald Trump announces more cabinet picks
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President-elect Donald Trump continues to quickly assemble his cabinet and staff picks for his second term in office.

President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden
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President Joe Biden announced Sunday night that he is pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.

Can Kash Patel get confirmed by the Senate?

Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s choice for FBI director, is likely to face deep skepticism over his stated plans to rid the government of “conspirators” against Trump.