Chicago Board of Elections admits error: Adds 10,659 votes to unofficial count
The Chicago Board of Elections announced a surge in counted votes on Saturday after its director of public information admitted to mistakenly leaving out additional ballots.
The Chicago Board of Elections announced a surge in counted votes on Saturday after its director of public information admitted to mistakenly leaving out additional ballots.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Missouri, Louisiana hold presidential primaries Saturday
Two more states are holding primary elections this weekend. Democratic Party voters in Missouri will go to the polls on Saturday, while voters from both parties will make their presidential preference known in Louisiana.
Two more states are holding primary elections this weekend. Democratic Party voters in Missouri will go to the polls on Saturday, while voters from both parties will make their presidential preference known in Louisiana.
Push to pass spending bill to avoid partial government shutdown
Congress is voting on a spending package that includes funding for education and government departments.
Congress is voting on a spending package that includes funding for education and government departments.
Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
Protest groups lose appeal to march near United Center during Democratic convention
Two activist groups have lost their appeals for permits to march near the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August.
Two activist groups have lost their appeals for permits to march near the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August.
Democrat frontrunner in tight Senate race drops racial slur during House hearing
The Democrat frontrunner in what could be one of the most closely watched Senate races this year uttered a racial slur during a Thursday House Budget Committee hearing, something he says was unintentional.
The Democrat frontrunner in what could be one of the most closely watched Senate races this year uttered a racial slur during a Thursday House Budget Committee hearing, something he says was unintentional.
Federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback lawsuit
Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor and ex-con who often dusted off ancient and sometimes puzzling quotations to emphasize his positions, found himself at the other end Thursday when a federal judge dismissed his lawsuit attempting to return to public life by quoting Dr. Seuss: “Just go."
Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor and ex-con who often dusted off ancient and sometimes puzzling quotations to emphasize his positions, found himself at the other end Thursday when a federal judge dismissed his lawsuit attempting to return to public life by quoting Dr. Seuss: “Just go."
Cook County Clerk's Office still counting mail-in ballots
The Cook County Clerk's Office is still working to count mail-in ballots for the state's primary election.
The Cook County Clerk's Office is still working to count mail-in ballots for the state's primary election.
Cook County Clerk's Office still counting mail-in ballots
Mail-in ballots for the Illinois primary are still being counted.
Mail-in ballots for the Illinois primary are still being counted.
More student loan forgiveness announced
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday an additional six billion dollars in student loans will be canceled. The latest cancellations include public service workers.
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday an additional six billion dollars in student loans will be canceled. The latest cancellations include public service workers.
Republican budget proposal calls for raising the retirement age
The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.
The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.
Lawmakers up against another funding deadline
It is crunch time in Washington as Congress is up against another government funding deadline.
It is crunch time in Washington as Congress is up against another government funding deadline.
New book highlights the quirky history of the U.S. government
Author Michael Burgan joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his new book called "Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government."
Author Michael Burgan joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his new book called "Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government."
Illinois bill moves ahead to protect kids online
At the heart of the discussion is "Sammy's Law," named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who tragically died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on Snapchat that were laced with fentanyl.
At the heart of the discussion is "Sammy's Law," named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who tragically died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on Snapchat that were laced with fentanyl.
Johnson speaks out after 'Bring Chicago Home' initiative fails
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday spoke out after his "Bring Chicago Home" initiative failed to inspire voters.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday spoke out after his "Bring Chicago Home" initiative failed to inspire voters.
Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
'Sammy's Law': Fight for social media safety measures echoes in Springfield
At the heart of the discussion is "Sammy's Law," named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who tragically died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on Snapchat that were laced with fentanyl.
At the heart of the discussion is "Sammy's Law," named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who tragically died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on Snapchat that were laced with fentanyl.
Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
'Sammy's Law': Fight for social media safety measures in Illinois
The fight to increase safety measures on social media is gaining traction in Springfield.
The fight to increase safety measures on social media is gaining traction in Springfield.