Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Pritzker signs executive order to streamline early childhood education in Illinois
On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed a proposal to bring all aspects of the state's early childhood education programs under a single roof ? instead of its current set-up with multiple agencies taking care of different aspects of it.
On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed a proposal to bring all aspects of the state's early childhood education programs under a single roof ? instead of its current set-up with multiple agencies taking care of different aspects of it.
Tom Emmer drops bid for House speaker
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott visits Chicago's South Side
Republican Presidential hopeful Senator Tim Scott visited the South Side of Chicago on Monday.
Republican Presidential hopeful Senator Tim Scott visited the South Side of Chicago on Monday.
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott visits Chicago's South Side
Republican Presidential hopeful Senator Tim Scott visited the South Side of Chicago on Monday.
Republican Presidential hopeful Senator Tim Scott visited the South Side of Chicago on Monday.
Sheila Jackson Lee cusses out staffer in leaked audio recording
Jackson Lee, a Hillary Clinton-endorsed congresswoman who built a reputation in Washington as being one of the "meanest" members of Congress, has represented the same Houston, Texas district in the House of Representatives for over 28 years.
Jackson Lee, a Hillary Clinton-endorsed congresswoman who built a reputation in Washington as being one of the "meanest" members of Congress, has represented the same Houston, Texas district in the House of Representatives for over 28 years.
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.