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Former Vice President Mike Pence drops out of 2024 presidential race

"We always knew this would be an uphill battle, but I have no regrets," former Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday.

Oct 28, 2023

Alderman hopes city's plan for improved IT will help bad water bill problem

Through our "Getting Hosed" series on bad water bills, we have found that often communication issues between different city systems have often been the source of the headaches.

Oct 27, 2023

Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson addresses lawmakers before he is sworn in on Oct. 25, 2023.

Mike Johnson elected new speaker of the House, ending weeks of chaos

"The people's House is back in business," newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson told colleagues before being sworn in.

Oct 25, 2023

Former President Donald Trump in court during a break in his fraud trial in New York

Trump called to the stand in gag order dispute, fined $10,000

Former President Donald Trump briefly testified under oath Wednesday in his New York civil fraud trial, and the judge imposed a $10,000 fine.

Oct 25, 2023

Rep. Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination for speaker

Rep. Mike Johnson is the fourth speaker nominee since McCarthy's removal and the second in a single day. He said that his intention is to go the House floor Wednesday for a noon speaker vote.

Oct 24, 2023

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling defends CPD's $2 billion budget plan for 2024

The mayor's 2024 spending plan has the Chicago Police Department budget increasing by $91 million over this year.

Oct 24, 2023

Jenna Ellis speaks in Superior Court of Fulton County to enter a guilty plea on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

Jenna Ellis, Trump 2020 adviser, pleads guilty in Georgia election case

Three lawyers advising Trump or his campaign have now pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case, which may feel "rather ominous" for Trump, says CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson.

Oct 24, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan watches as the House votes for a third time on whether to elect him speaker of the House on Oct. 20, 2023.

House GOP drops Jordan as speaker nominee after 3rd loss

The House Republican Conference voted that Jordan should drop his bid in a closed-door meeting following an earlier vote on the House floor.

Oct 20, 2023

Alderwoman, aide swarmed over migrant tent camp plans in Brighton Park

Mayor Brandon Johnson denounced the "unconscionable" attack, saying, "any violent act against an elected official in our city is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms."

Oct 19, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan walks through the halls at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 19, 2023.

Third House speaker vote set for Friday morning

"I'm still running for speaker and I plan to go to the floor and get the votes and win this race," Rep. Jim Jordan said Thursday.

Oct 19, 2023

Biden says aid for Israel and Ukraine will "pay dividends for American security"

President Biden is asking Congress for $100 billion in supplemental funding, including aid for Israel and Ukraine.

Oct 19, 2023

A Nov. 19, 2020, photo shows Sidney Powell speaking during a press conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Trump ally Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia 2020 election case

Sidney Powell, an ally of former President Donald Trump, became the second defendant in the Fulton County, Georgia, case to plead guilty.

Oct 19, 2023

Biden backs Israel over Gaza hospital blast

President Biden visited Israel in a show of support following the Hamas terror attacks, but a meeting with Arab leaders was canceled following the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital.