Kirk Running For Re-election, Says Pat Brady
"We are already planning fundraisers," says the outgoing Illinois Republican Party chairman. Read »
May 13, 2013
Durbin: More Clinton Testimony on Benghazi Would Be "Political"
On "Face the Nation," Sen. Dick Durbin says Republican attempts to connect former Secretary of Hillary... Read »
May 13, 2013
Watchdog Group Says Illinois Must Address Pensions
Gov. Pat Quinn's proposed state budget is a baby step in the right direction, a watchdog group's analysis said... Read »
May 13, 2013
Lt. Gov. Simon Supports Medical Marijuana
Simon told The Associated Press her initial reaction wasn't in support but after hearing from people with illnesses... Read »
May 12, 2013
Emanuel Commits to Second Term
Rahm Emanuel wants a second term as mayor of Chicago. And he's adamant he won't bow out early or eventually seek... Read »
May 12, 2013
Rand Paul Challenges Hillary Clinton in Key Iowa Speech
Sen. Rand Paul delivered critical words about the Obama administration and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton,... Read »
May 11, 2013
Bill to Increase Gun Sentences Could Cost Millions
Critics say proposal to raise mandatory sentencing for gun crimes will prove ineffective and expensive. Watch »
May 10, 2013
Obama: Don't Be "Bamboozled" by Health Law Critics
The president pitched his healthcare plan to moms nationwide by focusing on the law's specific benefits for women. Read »
May 10, 2013
"Warrior Games" Offer Rehabilitation and Recovery
The Colorado Springs competition gives military athletes who've suffered injuries or illness the chance to focus on... Watch »
May 10, 2013
House OKs Crackdown on Social Media 'Flash Mobs'
Lawmakers said the legislation is in response to recent incidents in Chicago in which groups of young people... Watch »
May 10, 2013
Illinois Senate OKs Union-Backed Pension Deal
The Illinois Senate voted Thursday to send a union-supported pension reform bill to the House, leaving lawmakers... Read »
May 9, 2013
Opinion: Illinois State Rifle Association's Newtown Message...
"Having a child murdered doesn't automatically make one an expert on violent crime," group says in... Read »
May 9, 2013
Pollster Says Quinn 'Walking Dead' in Governor's Race
The results are not good: 62 percent of respondents disapprove of Quinn's performance as governor. Read »
May 9, 2013
Robert Redford To Film Eight-Part Documentary on Rahm (And Chicago)
"Chicagoland" could make Rahm the 21st Century's own Ferris Bueller. Read »
May 9, 2013
Jacksons' Crimes "Made Our Democracy Shiver"
The Jacksons' friends and foes write letters regarding their sentencing. Read »
May 9, 2013
Illinois Senate Committee OKs Medical Marijuana
An Illinois Senate committee has approved a proposal that would allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Read »
May 9, 2013
New Jihadi Magazine Targets American Drones, Obama
The magazine features a poster featuring crosshairs covering an image of President Obama, with the words, “Wanted... Read »
May 8, 2013
Reilly, Emanuel 'Agree To Disagree' On Parking Changes
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) met with Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wednesday to discuss changing a new parking meter deal... Watch »
May 8, 2013
Jackson Jr. Could Face Another Legal Issue
Jesse Jackson Jr. already faces sentencing for one legal problem, but he could face another. Watch »
May 8, 2013
City Council Mulls Resolution Supporting Gay Athletes
The resolution encourages commissioners from the four major sports leagues to state their support for gay... Read »
May 7, 2013
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