Biden prepares for week ahead
President Biden spent his weekend in Delaware. Now, here's what you can expect in the week ahead.
President Biden spent his weekend in Delaware. Now, here's what you can expect in the week ahead.
Trump unveils ambitious 2nd term agenda: mass deportation, new Muslim ban, tariffs on all imports
A mass deportation operation. A new Muslim ban. Tariffs on all imported goods and "freedom cities" built on federal land.
A mass deportation operation. A new Muslim ban. Tariffs on all imported goods and "freedom cities" built on federal land.
House Republicans unveil two-step package to avoid partial government shutdown
The bill excludes funding requested by President Joe Biden for Israel, Ukraine and the U.S. border with Mexico.
The bill excludes funding requested by President Joe Biden for Israel, Ukraine and the U.S. border with Mexico.
Invest in Kids: Illinois program offering tax credit for private school contributors sunsets
Teachers unions celebrated this week when state lawmakers allowed the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program to expire.
Teachers unions celebrated this week when state lawmakers allowed the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program to expire.
Invest in Kids: Illinois program offering tax credit for private school contributors sunsets
Teachers unions celebrated this week when state lawmakers allowed the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program to expire. However, supporters of student choice are fighting mad.
Teachers unions celebrated this week when state lawmakers allowed the "Invest in Kids" scholarship program to expire. However, supporters of student choice are fighting mad.
Israel-Hamas War: Pro-Palestinian rally planned in downtown Chicago
Local groups in Chicago continue to make their voices heard nearly one month after the war began between Israel and Hamas.
Local groups in Chicago continue to make their voices heard nearly one month after the war began between Israel and Hamas.
Threat of government shutdown looms with new House speaker
Congress is just one week away from another potential shutdown. If lawmakers can't come to agreement to fund the government by next Friday, millions of workers will be temporarily out of a job.
Congress is just one week away from another potential shutdown. If lawmakers can't come to agreement to fund the government by next Friday, millions of workers will be temporarily out of a job.
Biden, Xi Jinping to meet in San Francisco amid fraught US-China relations
Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
FBI investigating after envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to US elections offices
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
Biden visits Belvidere as shuttered Stellantis plant celebrates reopening
President Joe Biden was in Belvidere Thursday afternoon to celebrate Stellantis' decision to bring the shuttered assembly plant back online.
President Joe Biden was in Belvidere Thursday afternoon to celebrate Stellantis' decision to bring the shuttered assembly plant back online.
Illinois lawmakers OK new nuclear technology but fail to extend private-school scholarships
The 98-8 vote to allow construction of so-called small modular reactors beginning in 2026 came a day after developers of the only such project approved by federal regulators pulled the plug because of rising costs.
The 98-8 vote to allow construction of so-called small modular reactors beginning in 2026 came a day after developers of the only such project approved by federal regulators pulled the plug because of rising costs.
Jury selection postponed in Ed Burke trial
Jury selection was postponed Thursday in the federal corruption trial of former longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke.
Jury selection was postponed Thursday in the federal corruption trial of former longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke.
Chicago man convicted of threatening to 'slaughter' doctors, patients at women's reproductive health clinic
A Chicago man was convicted this week of threatening to commit violence at a women's reproductive health clinic in 2019.
A Chicago man was convicted this week of threatening to commit violence at a women's reproductive health clinic in 2019.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the West Virginia seat.
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the West Virginia seat.
Republicans demand Hunter Biden testify before 2024
House oversight committee chairman James Comer announced Wednesday that he subpoenaed Biden's son Hunter, the President's brother James Biden and associate Rob Walker.
House oversight committee chairman James Comer announced Wednesday that he subpoenaed Biden's son Hunter, the President's brother James Biden and associate Rob Walker.
Key take always from third GOP debate
Republican candidates for president went head-to-head in the third GOP debate Wednesday night. Front-runner Former President Trump did not attend, but instead held a rally just a few miles away.
Republican candidates for president went head-to-head in the third GOP debate Wednesday night. Front-runner Former President Trump did not attend, but instead held a rally just a few miles away.
Chicago elected school board plan stalls amid House, Senate divisions
A plan for Chicago’s newly elected school board has reached a stalemate in the waning days of the veto session.
A plan for Chicago’s newly elected school board has reached a stalemate in the waning days of the veto session.
What we know about Biden's visit to Belvidere on Thursday
The White House said President Biden's visit to Illinois on Thursday is to celebrate a big victory.
The White House said President Biden's visit to Illinois on Thursday is to celebrate a big victory.
Hillary Clinton compares Trump to Hitler while warning he could win again: 'Hitler was duly elected'
'Trump is telling us what he intends to do,' Clinton warned 'The View'
'Trump is telling us what he intends to do,' Clinton warned 'The View'
New mayors emerge in Indiana elections
Indiana's municipal election results are in, showcasing notable victories and shifts in leadership across several cities.
Indiana's municipal election results are in, showcasing notable victories and shifts in leadership across several cities.