Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Chicago mayor, Illinois governor attend pro-choice gathering
One of the strongest pro-choice organizations in Illinois hosted its 30th annual luncheon on Tuesday.
One of the strongest pro-choice organizations in Illinois hosted its 30th annual luncheon on Tuesday.
Chicago mayor attends pro-choice gathering
One of the strongest pro-choice organizations in Illinois hosted its 30th annual luncheon on Tuesday.
One of the strongest pro-choice organizations in Illinois hosted its 30th annual luncheon on Tuesday.
Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on first ballot, signaling more trouble ahead
Twenty Republicans voted against Jim Jordan, and some are still upset over Kevin McCarthy's sudden ouster as House speaker two weeks ago.
Twenty Republicans voted against Jim Jordan, and some are still upset over Kevin McCarthy's sudden ouster as House speaker two weeks ago.
Jim Jordan fails to win House speakership
Jim Jordan's office says that a second-round ballot vote will take place.
Jim Jordan's office says that a second-round ballot vote will take place.
Chicago City Council passes 'Israel Solidarity Resolution' amid pro-Palestinian protests
The Chicago City Council on Friday passed a resolution during a special meeting to show solidarity with Israel that saw pro-Palestinian protesters removed from the chambers as tensions flared over events happening thousands of miles away.
The Chicago City Council on Friday passed a resolution during a special meeting to show solidarity with Israel that saw pro-Palestinian protesters removed from the chambers as tensions flared over events happening thousands of miles away.
George Santos screaming tirade on Capitol Hill ends with man in handcuffs
Amidst the efforts on Capitol Hill to nominate a new speaker of the House, embattled Rep. George Santos attracted attention with a profanity-laced tirade directed at a man he called a "terrorist sympathizer" who was later arrested.
Amidst the efforts on Capitol Hill to nominate a new speaker of the House, embattled Rep. George Santos attracted attention with a profanity-laced tirade directed at a man he called a "terrorist sympathizer" who was later arrested.
Republicans choose Jim Jordan as nominee for House Speaker
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
Israel-Palestine: Chicago City Council meeting gets heated
A Chicago City Council meeting became heated at times on Friday as the debate over Israel and Palestine occurred.
A Chicago City Council meeting became heated at times on Friday as the debate over Israel and Palestine occurred.
Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Chicago advocates push for Karina's Bill to protect domestic violence survivors
Advocates are urging the passing of a bill named for a Chicago woman allegedly killed by her husband.
Advocates are urging the passing of a bill named for a Chicago woman allegedly killed by her husband.
US lawmakers hold hearing to address violent crime
The videos of criminals and repeat offenders victimizing more people are everywhere. Congress wants to know what can be done about it.
The videos of criminals and repeat offenders victimizing more people are everywhere. Congress wants to know what can be done about it.
GOP presidential hopefuls head to New Hampshire for next step in campaigns
Presidential candidates are making it official this week in the traditionally first-in-the-nation primary. Republican hopefuls heading to New Hampshire's State House to file their paperwork to appear on the ballot.
Presidential candidates are making it official this week in the traditionally first-in-the-nation primary. Republican hopefuls heading to New Hampshire's State House to file their paperwork to appear on the ballot.
Advocates push for Karina's Bill to protect domestic violence survivors
Advocates are urging the passing of a bill named for a Chicago woman allegedly killed by her husband.
Advocates are urging the passing of a bill named for a Chicago woman allegedly killed by her husband.
Chicago's mayor unveils $16.6B city budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his first budget on Wednesday at City Hall.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his first budget on Wednesday at City Hall.
Chicago budget: Johnson wants to allocate at least $150M for ?new arrival services'
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid. This comes as various communities continue to respond to the growing number of shelters for those families.
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid. This comes as various communities continue to respond to the growing number of shelters for those families.
Scalise is the GOP?s pick for House speaker - what happens next?
Now that House Republicans have chosen Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker, the race is on to secure the 217 votes he will need on the House floor to win the gavel.
Now that House Republicans have chosen Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker, the race is on to secure the 217 votes he will need on the House floor to win the gavel.
Chicago native, Israeli Army Reservist on standby as conflict unfolds
Here at home, a father born in Israel is watching the war play out very closely because his son is an Israeli Army reservist waiting on military orders.
Here at home, a father born in Israel is watching the war play out very closely because his son is an Israeli Army reservist waiting on military orders.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Race for House Speaker is on
It's been over a week since House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was canned by his colleagues and there has yet to be a replacement elected. The lower chamber is unable to pass any legislation including emergency aid.
It's been over a week since House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was canned by his colleagues and there has yet to be a replacement elected. The lower chamber is unable to pass any legislation including emergency aid.