The Liberal Party has won the federal election in Canada, culminating a process marked by U.S. President Donald Trump threats on a trade war and of making the country the 51st American state.
More than 350 grants initially worth more than $800 million were ended midstream, sparking layoffs and program closures.
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight, will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize its efforts.
Illinois lawmakers are considering two measures designed to cut down on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene meal containers.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday rejected accusations from Republicans that he had called for violence in a fiery New Hampshire speech.
A U of I soybean research lab that faced closure after federal funding cuts got an anonymous donation that will keep it open another year.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Senate, giving Stratton backing from a second top state Democrat.
Mayor Brandon Johnson pointed to ongoing negotiations over a curfew ordinance to control teen gatherings, but did not say what he wants to see enacted.
President Donald Trump will sign executive orders the White House says will help law enforcement implement his sweeping deportation agenda.
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan turned 83 earlier this month, and it turns out he got a gift from the feds. On Friday, federal prosecutors filed a motion notifying the judge they were dropping their push for the former Democratic powerhouse to fork over more than $3.1 million in forfeiture due to his conviction in […]