Nevada Senate race: Catherine Cortez Masto wins, sealing Dem's continued majority
The Nevada race took on added importance after Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly was declared the winner of his reelection campaign in Arizona.
The Nevada race took on added importance after Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly was declared the winner of his reelection campaign in Arizona.
Balance of power: Senate race called in Nevada for Dems, keeping majority
Control of the U.S. Senate has been called Saturday night in favor of the Democrats, ending a slow ballot count in Nevada.
Control of the U.S. Senate has been called Saturday night in favor of the Democrats, ending a slow ballot count in Nevada.
No substances found in 'suspicious envelope' mailed to Kari Lake's campaign headquarters, PD says
A substance was not found in a reported suspicious envelope mailed to Kari Lake's campaign headquarters, Phoenix Police say.
A substance was not found in a reported suspicious envelope mailed to Kari Lake's campaign headquarters, Phoenix Police say.
Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Illinois House GOP leader stepping down, says following Trump is 'path of losing'
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
Illinois House GOP leader says party will continue to lose if they follow Trump
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
Now that a federal court has blocked Biden's student loan plan, what happens now?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers wondering if they’ll get debt relief at all.
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers wondering if they’ll get debt relief at all.
Ald. Tom Tunney will not run for mayor
Tunney has been 44th ward alderman for 20 years and was the city’s first openly gay City Council member.
Tunney has been 44th ward alderman for 20 years and was the city’s first openly gay City Council member.
No bailing out on SAFE-T Act: Democrats don't plan on 'gutting' criminal justice reform package
After months of being pummeled by Republicans and law enforcement officials over controversial provisions in the massive criminal justice reform package, Democrats say they expect “clean-up” language, but no substantial changes to the intent of the bill, when lawmakers head to Springfield next week.
After months of being pummeled by Republicans and law enforcement officials over controversial provisions in the massive criminal justice reform package, Democrats say they expect “clean-up” language, but no substantial changes to the intent of the bill, when lawmakers head to Springfield next week.
Ads designed to scare voters about Illinois SAFE-T Act backfired: analysts
Many Democratic state senators supporting the act won their contests.
Many Democratic state senators supporting the act won their contests.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
SCOTUS to hear arguments on election law, first amendment
The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its next argument session later this month, and among the nine cases is a challenge to the Biden administration?s enforcement of immigration decisions and a question on your First Amendment rights.
The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its next argument session later this month, and among the nine cases is a challenge to the Biden administration?s enforcement of immigration decisions and a question on your First Amendment rights.
U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia announces run for Chicago mayor
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia launched his campaign Thursday to become Chicago's next mayor.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia launched his campaign Thursday to become Chicago's next mayor.
Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat
A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos' seat in Illinois’ 17th district tipped in Democrat Eric Sorensen's favor, representing a key win for the party as it tries to maintain control of Congress.
A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos' seat in Illinois’ 17th district tipped in Democrat Eric Sorensen's favor, representing a key win for the party as it tries to maintain control of Congress.
Immigration advocates celebrate election firsts, plan next steps for reform
Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.
Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.
Congressman Chuy Garcia announces official run for Chicago mayor
Garcia joins a crowded field of candidates aiming for the city's highest office including Mayor Lori Lightfoot, businessman/philanthropist Willie Wilson among others.
Garcia joins a crowded field of candidates aiming for the city's highest office including Mayor Lori Lightfoot, businessman/philanthropist Willie Wilson among others.
Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader
With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.
With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.
Trump urged to delay 2024 White House bid after GOP's uneven election
Some allies were calling on Trump to delay his planned announcement, saying the full focus needs to be a runoff election in Georgia that could again determine control of the Senate.
Some allies were calling on Trump to delay his planned announcement, saying the full focus needs to be a runoff election in Georgia that could again determine control of the Senate.
First Latina from Illinois voted into Congress
State Representative Delia Ramirez has become the first Latina from Illinois voted into Congress.
State Representative Delia Ramirez has become the first Latina from Illinois voted into Congress.
Pritzker shoots down speculation that he will run for president
Governor JB Pritzker is taking a victory lap, celebrating a successful election night for Illinois Democrats.
Governor JB Pritzker is taking a victory lap, celebrating a successful election night for Illinois Democrats.