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.
Previewing the third GOP debate
The Republican candidates for president, minus Donald Trump, will be back on stage for their third debate in Miami Wednesday night.
The Republican candidates for president, minus Donald Trump, will be back on stage for their third debate in Miami Wednesday night.
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.
What we know about Biden's trip to Belvidere, Illinois
President Joe Biden is traveling to Illinois on Thursday.
President Joe Biden is traveling to Illinois on Thursday.
Fioretti announces run for Cook County State's Attorney
Former Chicago alderman Bob Fioretti announced on Wednesday he is running for Cook County State's Attorney, and explained why now is the perfect time.
Former Chicago alderman Bob Fioretti announced on Wednesday he is running for Cook County State's Attorney, and explained why now is the perfect time.
These states could see abortion on the ballot in 2024
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
'Bring Chicago Home' secures spot on March ballot
After passing in the City Council Tuesday, it will now be up to Chicago voters if high-end property sales should be taxed to help the city's homelessness issue.
After passing in the City Council Tuesday, it will now be up to Chicago voters if high-end property sales should be taxed to help the city's homelessness issue.
Under new proposal, all Chicago Board of Education members would be elected by next year
Illinois Senate Democrats introduced a proposal Tuesday that would allow for the election of all 20 members of Chicago’s Board of Education next year.
Illinois Senate Democrats introduced a proposal Tuesday that would allow for the election of all 20 members of Chicago’s Board of Education next year.
‘Bring Chicago Home’ to reduce homelessness through tax on high-end property sales clears City Council
It’s now up to Chicago voters to decide whether to authorize the City Council to raise the real estate transfer tax on high-end property sales to confront the burgeoning problem of homelessness.
It’s now up to Chicago voters to decide whether to authorize the City Council to raise the real estate transfer tax on high-end property sales to confront the burgeoning problem of homelessness.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.