A behind-the-scenes legal effort to force Congress to call a convention to amend the Constitution could end up helping ...

It’s time once again to dive in to another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week: ...

Executive orders are unlawful if they override federal laws and statutes, and the president cannot use them to sidestep ...

Champaign County Democrats on Sunday selected local party member Byron Clark as their choice to fill the county's vacant ...

Chicago attorneys were in federal court Thursday accusing federal agents of violating immigration law and the constitutional rights of at least 22 people since January.

Senator Mike Halpin will be hosting an open town hall to provide updates on key issues affecting the community and listen to your concerns. Sen. Mike Halpin (photo submitted) According to a ...

Several prominent Democrats are taking aim at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to support the Republican House-led continuing resolution in the Senate.

A look at Florida and Illinois shows how legislatures in the country's often polarized state politics are responding to the Trump administration. States hold a lot of power over what gets done.

A new Illinois bill could make it easier — and more affordable — for veterans who are at risk and experiencing homelessness ...

The U.S. Senate cleared a stopgap spending bill Friday that will fund the government through the end of September.