During a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) faced criticism for her questioning of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth. Duckworth repeatedly pressed Hegseth with demands for a "yes or no" answer regarding his experience leading audits, a line of questioning some found overly aggressive.
A three-year-old girl is safe at home with her family after being left alone on a school bus in freezing conditions at a snowy depot. The incident left her frightened and confused.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, former head of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) who oversaw the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been fined $150,000 for violating Illinois' ethics laws.
At least 36 individuals on Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) "do not hire" list were employed as sports officials, according to a report from the district's Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Wednesday.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once one of the most powerful figures in state politics, took the stand this week to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial.
President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation Tuesday in his first press conference since Congress certified his election victory. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump unveiled a series of economic initiatives, including a $20 billion investment in U.S. data centers and plans to reverse President Biden's restrictive energy policies.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is seeking to block prosecutors from questioning his long-time law partner about the profits generated by their private law firm. Prosecutors argue the firm's lucrative earnings, reportedly more than $1 million annually for Madigan as a 50% partner, are central to understanding his motives in the corruption case.
An Illinois family is demanding justice from Mexican authorities following the tragic death of Jesus Macias, a 30-year-old man killed near Villanueva, Zacatecas, on December 30.
A suspected illegal immigrant was arrested in South Carolina after a fake bomb threat during a traffic stop caused a major shutdown of Interstate 85, disrupting traffic for nearly five hours.
