May 03 Obama unveils vision for presidential library in Chicago By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Former President Barack Obama unveiled plans for his future presidential center, painting a picture of a buzzing hub for youth and community programs on the South Side of Chicago where he raised his family and launched his political career. Continue reading
Mar 04 Keystone pipeline won’t use U.S. steel despite Trump pledge By Associated Press The Keystone XL oil pipeline won't use American steel in its construction, despite what President Donald Trump says. Continue reading
Feb 17 Bob Michel, GOP leader skilled at deal-making, dies at age 93 By Will Lester, Associated Press Bob Michel, an affable Illinois congressman who served as leader of the Republican House minority for 14 years, died Friday. He was 93. Continue reading
Feb 14 Abrupt cuts hinder Illinois violence shelters By John O'Connor, Associated Press Illinois officials waited more than five months to alert dozens of domestic violence programs that their funding had been eliminated, an omission that has forced layoffs and other cuts at some facilities, the Associated Press reported. Continue reading
Oct 31 Fallout from comments about Tammy Duckworth weakens Mark Kirk’s re-election bid By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who's seeking his second term, apologized Friday for mocking his opponent's immigrant background and her family's military service. Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch 3:39 FBI to investigate new batch of server-related Clinton emails By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 6:46 What the latest polls mean for the presidency — and Congress By PBS News Hour With just over two weeks until Election Day, there are some surprising shifts occurring in the electoral map. Judy Woodruff speaks with correspondent Lisa Desjardins and Nathan Gonzales of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report about which voters are deserting… Continue watching
Jun 03 Chicago releases hundreds of videos of police-related incidents By Joshua Barajas Chicago officials publicly released hundreds of videos, audio recordings and other evidence on Friday from 101 incidents involving the city’s police department. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 11:18 Another GOP contender bows out; can either party’s frontrunner be stopped? By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scored big victories in Tuesday’s primaries and hold narrow leads in Missouri, where the races have yet to be called. While Sen. Marco Rubio suspended his campaign after losing Florida, Gov. John Kasich was energized… Continue watching
Mar 16 GOP debate in Utah cancelled after Trump, Kasich skip By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump says he will not participate in the next GOP presidential debate on Monday in Utah because "we've had enough debates."… Continue reading