politics

Nazis appeared to find a friendly reception at the Conservative Political Action Conference this year.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal on Wednesday, pledging that the state will continue to grow social programs while retaining a balanced budget, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

The 2024 State of the State will be happening Wednesday afternoon as Gov. J.B. Pritzker will share his budget for the year. Lisa Chavarria reports.

Some tough questions today for Mayor Brandon Johnson after the city council meeting. Reporters pushed him on the future of ShotSpotter in Chicago once the contract expires.

President Joe Biden addressed Americans on Thursday night, pushing back on comments on his age and mental capacity in a Special Counsel report that cleared him of wrongdoing in connection to the handling of classified documents, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical of efforts to remove former President Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot on Thursday, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Pop-turned-football star Taylor Swift may be getting attention for her political sway, but the owners of both Super Bowl teams have donated millions over the years to candidates and causes across America. “With so much to talk about Taylor Swift’s political influence, we really should be looking at other luxury boxes on Super Bowl Sunday.”

Mary Ann Ahern of NBC Chicago interviews Governor J.B. Pritzker following his meeting with Mayor Brandon Johnson at Chicago City Hall on Monday afternoon.

A new bill proposed by an Illinois lawmaker has garnered much attention, but what is it and could it actually be passed in the state?

A new bill being debated in Springfield would restrict the criteria for police officers in Illinois to make legal traffic stops, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Can Donald Trump be president again if convicted of a felony? Here’s what the U.S. Constitution says about who can be president.

The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday endorsed the consolidation of local police and firefighter pension systems, a rare victory in a yearslong battle to find an answer to the state’s besieged retirement accounts.

As lawmakers return to Springfield Tuesday, the migrant crisis in Chicago moves to the top of their agenda. Republicans introduced a package of legislation designed to strip Illinois of its sanctuary status and make it a less attractive alternative for asylum seekers.

Illinois lawmakers made addressing Chicago’s migrant crisis a priority early on in their legislative session to begin 2024, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed confidence in President Joe Biden’s accomplishments and readiness to face any Republican opponent in the 2024 Presidential Election.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker discussed the upcoming 2024 election underscoring that despite superficial differences among Republican candidates, their impact on working families and the nation’s future remains the same.

The bitter cold and dangerous wind chills sweeping through Iowa will likely have an impact on the state’s caucuses, which begin the 2024 presidential election process on Monday. NBC 5’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.

The bitter cold and dangerous wind chills sweeping through Iowa will likely have an impact on the state’s caucuses, which begin the 2024 presidential election process on Monday. Unlike a presidential election, caucus-goers must attend one of 1,600 meetings across the state at 7 p.m. to make their choice. The weather will be a huge factor — as temperatures will…

Five voters have filed an objection to former President Donald Trump’s placement on the Illinois Republican primary ballot, citing his actions in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Longtime former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s racketeering trial has been delayed until October, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.