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President Biden Arrives In Harrisburg For Campaign Event

Four senior House Democrats say Biden should leave race, sources say

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.

Jul 8, 2024

Biden tells ABC News his debate was a "bad episode," says he was "exhausted"

President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.

Jul 6, 2024

Vandals tear down posters of Gaza hostages outside U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's office

Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, called the vandalism "a vile act of hate."

Jul 5, 2024

Absentee ballots are seen during a count in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Wisconsin Supreme Court allows expanded use of ballot drop boxes

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state.

Jul 5, 2024

US President Biden hosts 4th of July BBQ in White House for service members

Biden defies calls to drop out: "Completely ruling that out"

"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.

Jul 6, 2024

President Biden speaks following an operational briefing at the DC Emergency Operations Center in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Biden vows to stay in presidential race as he seeks to reassure allies

"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.

Jul 3, 2024

Aurora Ald. Emmanuel Llamas to resign from City Council to care for ailing father

Llamas said he is stepping down Aug. 1 to care for his ailing father, who is battling stage 4 stomach cancer.

Jul 3, 2024

Poll: Trump gets edge over Biden nationally, across battlegrounds after debate

Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.

Jul 3, 2024

Chicago closes Daley College shelter as migrant population continues to drop

The shelter at Daley College opened in June 2023, and housed as many as 415 migrants by July 2023. As of last week, 56 migrants were living there.

Jul 2, 2024

President Biden Speaks On Supreme Court Immunity Ruling

Biden meets with Democratic governors to shore up support

President Biden met with Democratic governors on Wednesday amid concerns over his debate performance last week.

Jul 4, 2024

Rudy Giuliani Defamation Case Continues In Washington, D.C.

Rudy Giuliani disbarred in New York for falsehoods about 2020 election

A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.

Jul 2, 2024

Jury Finds Former President Donald Trump Guilty On All 34 Counts In Hush Money Trial

Manhattan D.A. doesn't oppose Trump sentencing delay after Supreme Court ruling

Manhattan prosecutors said they are not opposed to delaying Donald Trump's sentencing after the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents enjoy immunity for official acts.

Jul 2, 2024

State Of Illinois Passes Illinois Assault Weapons Ban

Supreme Court won't review Illinois assault weapons ban, leaving it in place

The Supreme Court declined to consider the constitutionality of an Illinois law banning certain semi-automatic rifles.

Jul 2, 2024

Restrictions on face masks proposed around country, but ACLU of Illinois has concerns

Perpetrators of crimes are often seen wearing masks. In New York, there is also concern about people shielding their faces while committing antisemitic acts.