CBS 2 Vault: Live at the 1996 Democratic National Convention

The last time the city hosted a political convention was 26 years ago, back in 1996, when President Bill Clinton was renominated for a second term at the United Center.

• Mar 30

'Potentially Destructive Devices' Sent To Trump Critics Prompt Massive Response

• Oct 25, 2018

Bill And Chelsea Clinton At University Of Chicago

The former president and his daughter hosted the annual Clinton Global Initiative University meeting at the University of Chicago. 

• Oct 20, 2018

Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson To Speak At Aretha Franklin Funeral

Clinton and the Queen of Soul were longtime friends. She sang at both of his inaugurations. Robinson and Franklin grew up together in Detroit.

• Aug 24, 2018

Ex-Cabinet Secretary, University Head Donna Shalala Bids For U.S. House

Shalala, former president of both the University of Miami and the University of Wisconsin, is banking that her experience is seen as an asset by voters.

• Aug 24, 2018

Bill Clinton: 'Norms Have Changed' For What 'You Can Do To Somebody Against Their Will'

"You don't have to physically assault somebody to make them, you know, uncomfortable at work or at home or in their other -- just walking around. That, I think, is good" Clinton told PBS Newshour in an interview that aired Thursday.

• Jun 12, 2018

Bill Clinton Says He Doesn't Owe Monica Lewinsky An Apology

Clinton defended himself from recent criticism of his affair with Monica Lewinsky in light of the #MeToo movement, telling NBC's "Today" he never reached out to the former White House intern following the scandal.

• Jun 4, 2018

Bill Clinton, James Patterson Co-Author A Political Beach Read

"I wanted it to be real...I didn't want anybody able to say, 'Oh, this is just made up bull,' you know?"

• Jun 3, 2018

Magazine Apologizes After Lewinsky Says Event Invite Was Rescinded

She said on social media she was disinvited to the magazine's annual Philanthropy Summit because former President Bill Clinton was attending.

• May 10, 2018

Mel Reynolds Wants New Judge Who Doesn't Think He's A Liar

Mel Reynolds wants a new judge — preferably one who doesn't think he is an "irrational" liar and flight risk who "deserves to be locked away indefinitely."

• Jun 7, 2016

Bill Clinton: Republicans Scared Of Running Against Hillary

With the primary elections in Illinois a week away, former President Bill Clinton was in Chicago on Tuesday, stumping for his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

• Mar 8, 2016

LIVE Iowa Caucus Updates: On the Road with CBS2

• Jan 31, 2016

Former President Bill Clinton To Attend Inauguration For Mayor Emanuel, Aldermen

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will attend the inauguration ceremony for Mayor Rahm Emanuel and 50 aldermen on Monday, according to a spokeswoman for the city of Chicago.

• May 17, 2015

Emanuel Gets Help Raising Cash From His Former Boss, Bill Clinton

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's former boss, Bill Clinton, was in town Friday to help his re-election efforts. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.

• Jun 20, 2014

Emanuel Talks Syria, Chicago With Letterman

Gun violence, Syria and an impression of Bill Clinton highlighted a nearly 15-minute long appearance by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Monday on the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS.

• Sep 9, 2013

Opinion: Our Veterans Should Not Be At Risk In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.

• Nov 12, 2012

Opinion: Four More Years Of Gridlock

Even the most liberal of Democrats must agree that Obama's inability to get foes to work with him is severely impeding any progress this country.

• Nov 8, 2012

Opinion: Ten Reasons Mitt Romney Lost The Election

Today, Republicans feel a combination of confusion, disbelief, and anger as to how a slim majority of Americans can possibly want four more years of the Obama administration in the White House. To many, it seems inconceivable that people want to take a chance on more of the same.

• Nov 7, 2012

Opinion: Another Hurricane Reminds Us Of The Need For An Effective Administration

The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.

• Oct 26, 2012

Opinion: Team Obama Is Winning The Opening Of The Final Sprint To Election Day

We are currently seeing two very different approaches to the post-debate push from the two Presidential campaigns – Obama has a much stronger opening to the two week push.

• Oct 25, 2012

CBS Local Presidential Forum: Obama/Romney: Push Back On Opponent's False Accusations

With the CBS Local Presidential Forum coming to a close Barack Obama and Mitt Romney take their chance to set the record straight, pointing out the false accusations their opponent has leveled and giving their response.

• Oct 19, 2012

Opinion: In Tonight's Debate Mitt Romney's Lies Will Catch Up With Him

Romney so misrepresented his record in Denver that it will be hard for the former Massachusetts Governor to walk it back tonight because Romney will be lying about his record to a room full of voters.

• Oct 16, 2012

Opinion: Billions Are Being Spent On This Election, But Will It Change Anything?

For all the billions spent by the Obama and Romney campaigns, Republican and Democratic parties, and countless outside groups, we may wake up November 7th to a Washington that is virtually unchanged.

• Oct 1, 2012