Chief Operating Officer John Roberson is exiting the mayor’s office to join the Obama Foundation, according to two sources with knowledge of his plans.
Official leaving Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration for Obama Foundation
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Under Patel, FBI heightens focus on violent crime, illegal immigration. Other threats abound, too
When the FBI arrested an accused leader of the MS-13 gang, Kash Patel was there to announce the case, trumpeting it as a step toward returning “our communities to safety.”
Cook County property tax reforms stall out in Springfield
When property tax bills will ultimately hit mailboxes is still in flux, as tech upgrades continue at the county’s property tax offices.
What to know about President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to LA protests
President Donald Trump says he’s deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, over the objections of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
President Donald Trump’s new travel ban set to take effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement
President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is set to take effect Monday amid escalating tension over the president’s unprecedented campaign of immigration enforcement.
Mike Johnson downplays Elon Musk’s influence and says Republicans will pass Donald Trump’s tax and budget bill
With an uncharacteristically feistiness, Speaker Mike Johnson took clear sides Sunday in President Donald Trump’s breakup with mega-billionaire Elon Musk.
Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor’s objections
President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom after a second day of clashes between hundreds of protesters and federal immigration authorities in riot gear.
Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear files
Iran’s intelligence minister claimed without offering evidence Sunday that Tehran seized an “important treasury” of information regarding Israel’s nuclear program.
Ethics legislation stalls in Springfield as Senate president tries ‘brazen’ move that would have helped his election case
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon tried to pass legislation that would have wiped clean a potential multimillion-dollar election fine in pending case.
President Trump says Elon Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democratic candidates in upcoming elections
The president said Saturday that he has no desire to repair his relationship with Elon Musk, warning that the billionaire could face “serious consequences” if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections.