RNC 2024: Illinois' moderate, suburban GOP lawmakers stay away from convention

Unity has been the overarching theme at Illinois GOP delegation breakfast rallies on the Republican National Convention's first two days. But the events are notable for who isn't there, as much as who is.

RNC 2024 Day 2: JD Vance, Chicago pastor to speak
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Illinois Republicans wrapped up their second RNC breakfast rally ahead of the main event tonight: a speech from Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance.

Political strategist describes RNC as feeling 'cult-ish'
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The Republican National Convention is heading into its second day after an eventful first night. Republican Political Strategist was in the room Monday night and said this convention was not like some he's been to before.

Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of bribery
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The 70-year-old was accused of taking bribes of gold and cash from three businessmen.

Georgia sees youngest female mayor in history

In a historic milestone for Georgia, 21-year-old Brooke Huckaby has become the state's youngest female mayor, taking office in the small town of Arabi, approximately 150 miles south of Atlanta.

Chaz Ebert's new book encourages conversations through political discourse
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It's time to give a "FECK." That's the title of the new book that aims to help us "restore civility to political discourse." The author of that book Chaz Ebert, joined Good Day Chicago in studio on Tuesday to tell us more about it.

Chicago 'Rooftop Pastor' Corey Brooks to address violence at RNC
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The theme for Day 2 of the Republican National Convention is crime and law enforcement. Chicago's "Rooftop Pastor" Corey Brooks will address violence in the city.

With Trump as its official presidential nominee, RNC enters second day
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The Republican National Convention heads into its second day - now with Donald Trump officially as its presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.

Meet JD Vance: Donald Trump picks Ohio senator as running mate
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The 2024 election GOP ticket was officially set during the first day of the Republican National Convention. Former President Trump selected a former critic, Ohio Senator JD Vace, as his running mate. Here's what we know about him.

RNC 2024 Day 1 ends with Trump officially on ballot with JD Vance
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It was an eventful first day at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Former President Donald Trump secured the official GOP presidential nomination not long after naming Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.

Hundreds rally in Milwaukee during RNC

The Coalition to March on the RNC drew hundreds of people to downtown Milwaukee on Monday.

Live: Trump at RNC in first public appearance since assassination attempt

The 2024 Republican National Convention starts Monday, drawing significant attention due to Trump's recent survival of an assassination attempt. Day one's focus is "Make America Wealthy Again."

Trump classified documents case dismissed by Florida judge; Special counsel to appeal

Donald Trump's lawyers argued that special counsel Jack Smith was illegally appointed to the case and that his office was improperly funded by the Department of Justice.

Who is Usha Vance? The wife of JD Vance

Usha Chilukuri Vance stood by her husband, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, beaming on Monday when he was announced as former President Donald Trump's running mate and vice presidential candidate in the 2024 election.