9 House Republicans vying for speakership
Nine House Republicans are throwing their hats in the ring to become the next speaker after three failed attempts by Rep. Jim Jordan.
Nine House Republicans are throwing their hats in the ring to become the next speaker after three failed attempts by Rep. Jim Jordan.
House Republicans to discuss new candidate for speaker
House Republicans are expected to meet Monday to discuss a new candidate for House Speaker.
House Republicans are expected to meet Monday to discuss a new candidate for House Speaker.
New study finds increase in marijuana-related incidents in Illinois since legalization
A new study reveals pros and cons of legalizing marijuana in the state of Illinois.
A new study reveals pros and cons of legalizing marijuana in the state of Illinois.
Meet Tom Emmer, the GOP majority whip running for House speaker
Emmer is endorsed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Emmer is endorsed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky celebrates safe return of hostage constituents
FOX 32 caught up with Rep. Schakowsky Friday afternoon, just hours after the news that two of her constituents, Judith and Natalie Raanan of Evanston, had been freed by Hamas.
FOX 32 caught up with Rep. Schakowsky Friday afternoon, just hours after the news that two of her constituents, Judith and Natalie Raanan of Evanston, had been freed by Hamas.
Illinois State Police encourage registration of assault-style weapons
Illinois State Police are urging gun owners in the state to register their assault-style weapons in compliance with the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which went into effect at the start of the year.
Illinois State Police are urging gun owners in the state to register their assault-style weapons in compliance with the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which went into effect at the start of the year.
Biden faces opposition in funding fight
President Biden's proposed package for Ukraine and Israel is meeting heated opposition.
President Biden's proposed package for Ukraine and Israel is meeting heated opposition.
Jim Jordan?s speakership bid ends
It's back to the drawing board for House Republicans, as Speaker nominee Jim Jordan dropped out of the race on Friday.
It's back to the drawing board for House Republicans, as Speaker nominee Jim Jordan dropped out of the race on Friday.
Reaction pours in after Chicago area mom, daughter released by Hamas
Reactions are pouring in across the nation after an Evanston mom and daughter were released Friday after being held hostage by Hamas.
Reactions are pouring in across the nation after an Evanston mom and daughter were released Friday after being held hostage by Hamas.
Jim Jordan dropped as House speaker nominee: House back to square one
In all, Rep. Jim Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues in Friday's vote, leaving him far from the majority needed.
In all, Rep. Jim Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues in Friday's vote, leaving him far from the majority needed.
House speaker stalemate continues as Jim Jordan loses third vote
Rep. Jim Jordan failed badly again Friday on a third ballot for the House speaker's gavel, rejected by a steady roll call of more mainstream Republicans who warned the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no threats or promises could win their support.
Rep. Jim Jordan failed badly again Friday on a third ballot for the House speaker's gavel, rejected by a steady roll call of more mainstream Republicans who warned the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no threats or promises could win their support.
Takeaways from President Biden's address on sending wartime aid to Israel, Ukraine
North Central College professor William Muck talks about his takeaways from President Joe Biden's address last night, covering a range of pressing global issues.
North Central College professor William Muck talks about his takeaways from President Joe Biden's address last night, covering a range of pressing global issues.
Biden uses oval office speech to declare backing of Israel, Ukraine in time of war
President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.
President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.
Sidney Powell agrees to testify against Trump in Georgia election interference case
A major development in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, as a second one of his co-defendants, attorney Sidney Powell, pleaded guilty Thursday and agreed to testify against Trump and his other allies.
A major development in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, as a second one of his co-defendants, attorney Sidney Powell, pleaded guilty Thursday and agreed to testify against Trump and his other allies.
Biden to address nation after Israel trip
President Joe Biden is set to address the nation Thursday night following his trip to Israel.
President Joe Biden is set to address the nation Thursday night following his trip to Israel.
Republicans opt for new plan in choosing House speaker
After two days of unsuccessful voting to secure a new House speaker, Republicans are opting for a new plan.
After two days of unsuccessful voting to secure a new House speaker, Republicans are opting for a new plan.
Jim Jordan says he's still running for House speaker, but what's the plan?
GOP Rep. Jim Jordan says he still plans "to go to the floor and get the votes" for House speaker despite two unsuccessful attempts. It's still unclear how he'll do it.
GOP Rep. Jim Jordan says he still plans "to go to the floor and get the votes" for House speaker despite two unsuccessful attempts. It's still unclear how he'll do it.
Pritzker takes fight for abortion access national with new self-funded group
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking his abortion-rights advocacy nationwide, introducing on Wednesday a political organization to fund similar efforts outside Illinois, a state that legalized abortion by statute even before the Supreme Court invalidated the right to undergo the procedure.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking his abortion-rights advocacy nationwide, introducing on Wednesday a political organization to fund similar efforts outside Illinois, a state that legalized abortion by statute even before the Supreme Court invalidated the right to undergo the procedure.
Search for House speaker drags on as Jim Jordan cancels third vote
Refusing to drop out, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan told GOP colleagues Thursday he will back a temporary U.S. House speaker as he works to shore up support to win the gavel himself.
Refusing to drop out, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan told GOP colleagues Thursday he will back a temporary U.S. House speaker as he works to shore up support to win the gavel himself.
Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell strikes deal in GA election case
Sidney Powel pleaded guilty ahead of the Fulton County election interference trial for which she, Trump and 17 others were indicted. As a part of her deal, Powell must testify against her co-defendants.
Sidney Powel pleaded guilty ahead of the Fulton County election interference trial for which she, Trump and 17 others were indicted. As a part of her deal, Powell must testify against her co-defendants.