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This Gen Z Democrat quit his job protecting elections to run against a fake elector
24-year-old Ashwin Ramaswami is running for the Georgia state Senate, taking on a Republican who was indicted alongside Donald Trump.
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Aldermen react to Mayor Brandon Johnson's Chief of Staff resigning
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief of staff, Rich Guidice, is retiring. The mayor’s office announced the news in a Thursday press release, saying Guidice “admirably served the City of Chicago, earning tremendous respect under four mayors and across multiple City departments.”
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Chief of Staff retiring
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief of staff, Rich Guidice, is retiring, with his last day slated to be April 1.
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How did the migrant crisis impact the 2024 Illinois Primary results? Experts discuss
From the U.S. presidential race to local referendums like the proposed real estate transfer tax known as “Bring Chicago Home,” voters in Illinois have plenty to consider this 2024 primary election day.
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Chicago real estate transfer tax: Experts weigh in as votes are tallied
Chicago’s proposed real estate transfer tax, referred to by some as the “mansion tax” or “Bring Chicago Home,” has topped races to watch for the 2024 Illinois primary election.
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Is support for Biden actually strong in Illinois? Experts weigh in
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, already the presumptive nominees for America’s two major political parties, have both won the 2024 Illinois presidential primaries, NBC News projects.
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Could Aaron Rodgers really be a VP nominee? Here's a look at athletes who became politicians
There are many examples of pro athletes taking on a role in public service.
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Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
A conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police.
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President Biden delivers State of the Union address
President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union address on Thursday, with reactions now pouring in, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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What time is the State of the Union, who will offer Republican response and more
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his third State of the Union address Thursday, making his pitch for a variety of policy proposals while laying out his vision for what he hopes will be a second term in office.
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Here's how to watch the 2024 State of the Union address live
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his third State of the Union address Thursday, where he is expected to promote his vision for a second term.
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5 things to know about Jason Palmer
Here are five things to know about Maryland businessman Jason Palmer.
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Trump wins caucuses in Missouri and Idaho and sweeps Michigan GOP convention
Former President Donald Trump continued his march toward the GOP nomination on Saturday, winning caucuses in Idaho and Missouri and sweeping the delegate haul at a party convention in Michigan.
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Former President Donald Trump appeals ruling removing him from Illinois primary ballot
Former President Donald Trump has appealed a ruling from an Illinois judge that would remove him from the state’s primary ballot, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Biden, Trump offer dueling speeches at border in Texas
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump offered dueling speeches at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday, NBC Chicago’s Stefan Holt reports.
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Nazis mingle openly at CPAC, spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories and finding allies
Nazis appeared to find a friendly reception at the Conservative Political Action Conference this year.
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Pritzker promises balanced budget, proposes funding for migrant crisis
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal on Wednesday, pledging that the state will continue to grow social programs while retaining a balanced budget, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Gov. Pritzker set to deliver 2024 State of the State address Wednesday
The 2024 State of the State will be happening Wednesday afternoon as Gov. J.B. Pritzker will share his budget for the year. Lisa Chavarria reports.
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Watch: Heated moments as reporters press Mayor Johnson for clarification on ShotSpotter contract
Some tough questions today for Mayor Brandon Johnson after the city council meeting. Reporters pushed him on the future of ShotSpotter in Chicago once the contract expires.
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President Biden pushes back on Special Counsel report clearing him of criminal wrongdoing
President Joe Biden addressed Americans on Thursday night, pushing back on comments on his age and mental capacity in a Special Counsel report that cleared him of wrongdoing in connection to the handling of classified documents, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.