Thornton Township trustees boycott meeting with Tiffany Henyard, citing transparency concerns
Thornton Township’s board meeting on Tuesday ended prematurely when two trustees boycotted the session, halting all decision-making, including the appointment of a new trustee.
Thornton Township’s board meeting on Tuesday ended prematurely when two trustees boycotted the session, halting all decision-making, including the appointment of a new trustee.
Trump's Treasury secretary pick: Who are the contenders?
President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.
President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.
Mayor Johnson to take questions amid ongoing budget negotiations
Last week, the Chicago City Council voted down Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase. As negotiations continue, Johnson will host a press briefing at City Hall on Tuesday.
Last week, the Chicago City Council voted down Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase. As negotiations continue, Johnson will host a press briefing at City Hall on Tuesday.
Trump to use military to carry out mass deportation
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to declare a national emergency when he takes office so he can use the military to deal with immigration. Gov. J.B. Pritzker vows to protect undocumented immigrants in Illinois.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to declare a national emergency when he takes office so he can use the military to deal with immigration. Gov. J.B. Pritzker vows to protect undocumented immigrants in Illinois.
Illinois officials brace for fight as Trump vows to use military for deportation plan
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
Explosive new allegations against Matt Gaetz, Trump?s pick for AG
New allegations against President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz.
New allegations against President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz.
Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to lead US intelligence raises scrutiny over past Russia comments
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence, faces criticism for her past comments on Russia and Syria.
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence, faces criticism for her past comments on Russia and Syria.
Trump's plan to use military in deportations is a 'terrible idea,' legal expert says
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
Trump's cabinet: Who he's picked so far and which positions remain open
President-elect Donald Trump continued his cabinet announcements this weekend with the naming of oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary.
President-elect Donald Trump continued his cabinet announcements this weekend with the naming of oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary.
Trump makes more cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump has announced more of his cabinet picks.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced more of his cabinet picks.
Trump's plan to use military for deportations not legal, officials say
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will use the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, but most legal onlookers and Illinois officials said he can't do that.
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will use the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, but most legal onlookers and Illinois officials said he can't do that.
Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
Trump cabinet picks draw mixed reactions ahead of nomination process
President-elect Donald Trump has made some new hires for his incoming administration over the weekend with battle lines are already emerging over some of his cabinet picks.
President-elect Donald Trump has made some new hires for his incoming administration over the weekend with battle lines are already emerging over some of his cabinet picks.
Trump's controversial Cabinet choices pose early challenge for lawmakers
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's more daring and controversial Cabinet picks could put lawmakers to the test before his second administration even begins.
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's more daring and controversial Cabinet picks could put lawmakers to the test before his second administration even begins.
Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after Trump victory
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pledged Saturday to keep his state open to transgender treatment after the issue, particularly regarding minors, became a bone of partisan contention during the presidential election.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pledged Saturday to keep his state open to transgender treatment after the issue, particularly regarding minors, became a bone of partisan contention during the presidential election.
President-elect Trump's cabinet picks in for a fight
President-elect Donald Trump has been putting together his cabinet, but there's been a lot of controversy with some of his picks.
President-elect Donald Trump has been putting together his cabinet, but there's been a lot of controversy with some of his picks.
Pro-Palestinian rally marches through downtown Chicago
A rally and march went through downtown Chicago on Saturday with protesters calling on President Biden to take action on the Israel-Hamas war.
A rally and march went through downtown Chicago on Saturday with protesters calling on President Biden to take action on the Israel-Hamas war.
Trump's cabinet picks: Who's been nominated so far and what's still open?
President-elect Donald Trump has kept Washington on its toes this week with a rapid-fire of Cabinet nominations, some of whom have raised more than a few eyebrows.
President-elect Donald Trump has kept Washington on its toes this week with a rapid-fire of Cabinet nominations, some of whom have raised more than a few eyebrows.
Whoopi Goldberg claims bakery refused her service over political views
Whoopi Goldberg claimed bakery refused service because 'they did not like my politics.'
Whoopi Goldberg claimed bakery refused service because 'they did not like my politics.'
Biden meets with leaders of South Korea, Japan over concerns about North Korea
North Korea's military is a key concern as President Biden sat down with the leaders of South Korea and Japan. The nation's growing alliance with Russia and its decision to send troops to fight in Ukraine could perhaps even tip the balance in the war.
North Korea's military is a key concern as President Biden sat down with the leaders of South Korea and Japan. The nation's growing alliance with Russia and its decision to send troops to fight in Ukraine could perhaps even tip the balance in the war.