Son of former Illinois representative pleads guilty to cheating on taxes
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo, caught up in the investigation of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, pleaded guilty Monday to cheating on his taxes to the tune of an estimated $137,000.
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo, caught up in the investigation of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, pleaded guilty Monday to cheating on his taxes to the tune of an estimated $137,000.
Protect Illinois Communities Act: Gun violence survivors push for critical gun safety laws
A bill called the Protect Illinois Communities Act includes legislation that would ban assault weapons, improve gun safety laws and raise minimum age to get a FOID card to 21.
A bill called the Protect Illinois Communities Act includes legislation that would ban assault weapons, improve gun safety laws and raise minimum age to get a FOID card to 21.
Protect Illinois Communities Act: Gun violence survivors push for critical gun safety laws
Gun violence survivors will join local and state leaders to push for critical gun safety legislation Monday.
Gun violence survivors will join local and state leaders to push for critical gun safety legislation Monday.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic Party, registers as independent
Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.
Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.
Illinois crime bill negotiator Sen. Scott Bennett dies at 45
Illinois Sen. Scott Bennett, a key legislative negotiator in clarifying the landmark SAFE-T Act criminal justice overhaul which takes effect Jan. 1, died on Friday. He was 45.
Illinois Sen. Scott Bennett, a key legislative negotiator in clarifying the landmark SAFE-T Act criminal justice overhaul which takes effect Jan. 1, died on Friday. He was 45.
Arkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in America
Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.
Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.
New Illinois law requires residents to upgrade smoke detectors
The devices must be a long-term, 10-year sealed battery alarm.
The devices must be a long-term, 10-year sealed battery alarm.
Illinois could ban sale of semi-automatic weapons next year
Illinois could ban the sale of semi-automatic weapons early next year.
Illinois could ban the sale of semi-automatic weapons early next year.
Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker securing Democratic majority
Georgia senator Raphael Warnock said, "the people have spoken" following his win in the runoff election Tuesday night. Political analyst Thom Serafin talks about what a 51-49 democratic majority in the senate will mean in the country.
Georgia senator Raphael Warnock said, "the people have spoken" following his win in the runoff election Tuesday night. Political analyst Thom Serafin talks about what a 51-49 democratic majority in the senate will mean in the country.
Warnock claims victory in Senate runoff race
Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend.
Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend.
Who will be first on the ballot for the Chicago mayoral race?
The City Board of Elections held a lottery Tuesday to determine the coveted top position.
The City Board of Elections held a lottery Tuesday to determine the coveted top position.
Warnock or Walker? Georgia voters settle last Senate seat
The last Senate race to be decided all comes down to Tuesday. Will Democrats expand their majority in Congress to 51 seats with the Senate or will Republicans have one more vote to slow down Democratic priorities?
The last Senate race to be decided all comes down to Tuesday. Will Democrats expand their majority in Congress to 51 seats with the Senate or will Republicans have one more vote to slow down Democratic priorities?
Who will be first on the ballot for the Chicago mayoral race?
The City Board of Elections held a lottery Tuesday to determine the coveted top position.
The City Board of Elections held a lottery Tuesday to determine the coveted top position.
DOJ subpoenas election officials in states Trump disputed
Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania, asking for communications with or involving former President Donald Trump, his 2020 campaign aides and a list of allies involved in his efforts to try to overturn the results of the election.
Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania, asking for communications with or involving former President Donald Trump, his 2020 campaign aides and a list of allies involved in his efforts to try to overturn the results of the election.
What to expect from Georgia's crucial Senate runoff election
Political analyst Thom Serafin from Serafin & Associates breaks down the runoff showdown in Georgia over a crucial Senate seat.
Political analyst Thom Serafin from Serafin & Associates breaks down the runoff showdown in Georgia over a crucial Senate seat.
Several Chicago mayoral candidates could be knocked off the ballot
In the Chicago mayoral race, the field will likely shrink as challenges are filed to knock several candidates off the ballot.
In the Chicago mayoral race, the field will likely shrink as challenges are filed to knock several candidates off the ballot.
At least four Chicago mayoral candidates challenged
In the Chicago mayoral race, the field will likely shrink as challenges are filed to knock several candidates off the ballot.
In the Chicago mayoral race, the field will likely shrink as challenges are filed to knock several candidates off the ballot.
Elizabeth Rochford sworn-in on Illinois Supreme Court
Prior to being appointed to the 19th Judicial Circuit Court in 2012, Rochford served more than 22 years as a commissioner on the Illinois Court of Claims.
Prior to being appointed to the 19th Judicial Circuit Court in 2012, Rochford served more than 22 years as a commissioner on the Illinois Court of Claims.
Congressman Chuy Garcia lands another major endorsement for Chicago mayoral run
Congressman Chuy Garcia has landed another major endorsement for his Chicago mayoral run.
Congressman Chuy Garcia has landed another major endorsement for his Chicago mayoral run.
Big change coming for Iowa when Dems choose nominee for White House
For decades, Iowa has usually been the first state to make their voice heard on the race for the White House. But for Democrats, that?s about to change.
For decades, Iowa has usually been the first state to make their voice heard on the race for the White House. But for Democrats, that?s about to change.