American voters unhappy with presidential candidates ahead of primaries
Voter discontent for frontrunners President Biden and Former President Donald Trump are off the charts. Some analysts say there could be surprises in 2024 with voters backing third party candidates.
Voter discontent for frontrunners President Biden and Former President Donald Trump are off the charts. Some analysts say there could be surprises in 2024 with voters backing third party candidates.
Illinois lawmaker looks to remove former speaker Mike Madigan's portrait: report
Following Michael Madigan's indictment, an Illinois lawmaker wants to remove the his portrait from hanging in the state's capitol with other former House speakers.
Following Michael Madigan's indictment, an Illinois lawmaker wants to remove the his portrait from hanging in the state's capitol with other former House speakers.
House Balance of Power
Control of the House of Representatives will be up for grabs in the next election. The winners of just a handful of seats will determine which party is in the majority.
Control of the House of Representatives will be up for grabs in the next election. The winners of just a handful of seats will determine which party is in the majority.
Illinois assault weapons ban: New year, new laws — what to know
With the calendar-page turning to 2024 on Monday came 320 new state laws that Illinois residents need to navigate.
With the calendar-page turning to 2024 on Monday came 320 new state laws that Illinois residents need to navigate.
Assault weapons ban: New year, new laws in Illinois
A new year means there's new laws. More than 300 new ones are now in effect here in Illinois, but let's break down a few of them.
A new year means there's new laws. More than 300 new ones are now in effect here in Illinois, but let's break down a few of them.
Congress in the new year; what to expect
The new year brings with it some of the same old challenges in Washington. Lawmakers and the president left town for the holidays with a load of unfinished business. Doug Luzader has more from Capitol Hill on what they're facing in the weeks ahead.
The new year brings with it some of the same old challenges in Washington. Lawmakers and the president left town for the holidays with a load of unfinished business. Doug Luzader has more from Capitol Hill on what they're facing in the weeks ahead.
2024 in Chicago: These are the top stories to watch for in the new year
Several events in the year 2024 are already expected to make headlines in Chicago.
Several events in the year 2024 are already expected to make headlines in Chicago.
2024 in Chicago: These are the top stories to watch for in the new year
Several events in the year 2024 are already expected to make headlines in Chicago.
Several events in the year 2024 are already expected to make headlines in Chicago.
Pro-Palestine protest marches through downtown Chicago, shuts down I-90/I-94
Hundreds gathered Sunday afternoon to take part in a pro-Palestine protest in downtown Chicago, calling for justice and a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Hundreds gathered Sunday afternoon to take part in a pro-Palestine protest in downtown Chicago, calling for justice and a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel expands offensive in Gaza
Fighting continues in the Middle East where the war is pushing deeper into Central and Southern Gaza. This comes as the Biden Administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel.
Fighting continues in the Middle East where the war is pushing deeper into Central and Southern Gaza. This comes as the Biden Administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel.
Jack Smith disputes Trump's presidential immunity claim in appeals court
U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed an argument disputing President Trump's claim to presidential immunity amid his 2020 election interference case.
U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed an argument disputing President Trump's claim to presidential immunity amid his 2020 election interference case.
2024 promises to be a headline-making year in Chicago
We're looking ahead to what the top stories will be in 2024.
We're looking ahead to what the top stories will be in 2024.
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Celebrity deaths of 2023: Remembering the influential people we lost this year
The world said goodbye to a number of influential people in 2023.
The world said goodbye to a number of influential people in 2023.
Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
Maine drops Trump from primary ballot
Maine?s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state?s primary ballot.
Maine?s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state?s primary ballot.
Maine bars Trump from state's 2024 presidential primary ballot
Maine’s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state’s primary ballot.
Maine’s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state’s primary ballot.
Nikki Haley under fire for Civil War response
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is addressing backlash over her answer to a question at a town hall in New Hampshire Wednesday night.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is addressing backlash over her answer to a question at a town hall in New Hampshire Wednesday night.
Israel expands attacks in Gaza
Humanitarian organizations are saying there are no safe spaces left on the Gaza Strip.
Humanitarian organizations are saying there are no safe spaces left on the Gaza Strip.
Trump to remain on Michigan's ballot
Colorado recently removed the former president from its ballot.
Colorado recently removed the former president from its ballot.