RFK Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential running mate
Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. announced that Nicole Shanahan, an attorney and scientist, is his vice presidential running mate.
Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. announced that Nicole Shanahan, an attorney and scientist, is his vice presidential running mate.
Abortion pill case: Supreme Court hears arguments over limiting mifepristone
Abortion opponents want the Supreme Court to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year.
Abortion opponents want the Supreme Court to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year.
Supreme Court to hear arguments over limiting abortion pill
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over limiting access to mifepristone, one of the two pills used in the most common type of abortion in the nation.
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over limiting access to mifepristone, one of the two pills used in the most common type of abortion in the nation.
Cook County State's Attorney ballot count sparks controversy
Nearly a week after the Illinois primary, we're still waiting for all the ballots to be counted, and with the Democratic race for Cook County State's Attorney too close to call, the number of ballots in the count is causing some controversy.
Nearly a week after the Illinois primary, we're still waiting for all the ballots to be counted, and with the Democratic race for Cook County State's Attorney too close to call, the number of ballots in the count is causing some controversy.
Planned Parenthood in Orland Park to expand as more out-of-state patients seek services
Planned Parenthood of Illinois hosted a ribbon-cutting event on Monday with local leaders to announce expansion plans for their Orland Park health center.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois hosted a ribbon-cutting event on Monday with local leaders to announce expansion plans for their Orland Park health center.
Orland Park Planned Parenthood expands to support out-of-state patients
On Monday, Planned Parenthood of Illinois held a ribbon-cutting event with local leaders to unveil expansion plans for their Orland Park health center.
On Monday, Planned Parenthood of Illinois held a ribbon-cutting event with local leaders to unveil expansion plans for their Orland Park health center.
Ballot counting continues with Cook Co. State's Attorney race too close to call
Ballot counting continues Monday in Chicago with the Cook County State's Attorney's race still up in the air. Democrats Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neill are both vying for a spot on the November ballot.
Ballot counting continues Monday in Chicago with the Cook County State's Attorney's race still up in the air. Democrats Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neill are both vying for a spot on the November ballot.
Democratic primary race for Cook County State?s Attorney remains too early to call after ballot fiasco
The Democratic primary race for Cook County State?s Attorney remains too early to call as of Sunday evening, after Clayton Harris III cut Eileen O?Neill Burke?s lead to slightly more than 2,000 votes out of 516,875 ballots counted.
The Democratic primary race for Cook County State?s Attorney remains too early to call as of Sunday evening, after Clayton Harris III cut Eileen O?Neill Burke?s lead to slightly more than 2,000 votes out of 516,875 ballots counted.
Over 13K votes added to unofficial count; Cook County State's Attorney race still undecided
Ballot counting and signature verification continued Sunday after the Chicago Board of Elections admitted to leaving out more than 10,000 ballots from the unofficial Election Day count.
Ballot counting and signature verification continued Sunday after the Chicago Board of Elections admitted to leaving out more than 10,000 ballots from the unofficial Election Day count.
Rally in downtown Chicago calls for easier work permit process
A local group rallied in downtown Chicago on Saturday, calling for action to make the process of obtaining a work permit easier.
A local group rallied in downtown Chicago on Saturday, calling for action to make the process of obtaining a work permit easier.
Local group rallies for work permits in downtown Chicago
A local group is calling for easier access to work permits in Chicago. Nate Rodgers has the story.
A local group is calling for easier access to work permits in Chicago. Nate Rodgers has the story.
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.
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."