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In a combative hearing on Wednesday, the Republican-controlled House oversight committee grilled Mayor Brandon Johnson and three other democratic mayors of so-called sanctuary cities.
Familiar GOP endorsers include former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, and ex-representatives Adam Kinzinger and Joe Walsh.
Walsh has centered his long shot bid squarely on Trump. He's become a vocal critic of the president, saying Trump is unfit for the office.
Conservative talk show host and former Republican congressman Joe Walsh announced he will challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 GOP primary.
"If somebody's going to get in there and go after him, it's got to be done soon. You're running out of time," Walsh said.
Former Republican Rep. Joe Walsh is calling for a primary challenger to take on President Trump.
In the immediate aftermath of the deadly shooting of police officer in Dallas, former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh stirred up controversy.
One-term wingnut former congressman Joe Walsh is standing by a recent posting on Twitter in which he called for the beheadings of news executives who have refused to show cartoons depicting the prophet Muhammad.
Elizabeth Lauten worked for Walsh, a Republican U.S. representative from the northwest suburbs, in 2011, a Walsh representative tells CBS 2.
This reality show is almost too good to be true.
Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh was kicked off the air in the middle of his radio show on Thursday, for using racial slurs during a discussion of the Washington Redskins controversy.
The Eurythmics also reunited; Stevie Wonder, Joe Walsh, Dave Grohl were among other performers.
More than a dozen people gathered outside the Chicago IRS office to protest extra IRS scrutiny of their groups.
Joe Walsh hosted his final Town Hall meeting in front of a supportive crowd of 200 in Wauconda.
Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth has ousted Tea Party-backed Congressman Joe Walsh from the 8th Congressional District.
From being deceitful on Romney's actual position on abortion to being deceitful that women get pregnant from rape or that women can die from pregnancy complications it is time to call the GOP on the deceit and the stupidity.
Congressman Joe Walsh receded from controversial comments he made after a debate this week, that abortions are never necessary to save the life of a mother because of medical advances.
Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth is trying to raise questions about who exactly is behind a SuperPAC she says has raised nearly $2 million for her opponent, Congressman Joe Walsh.
As CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports, Congressman Joe Walsh and challenger Tammy Duckworth are pulling out all the stops.
Mason Johnson knows nothing about horoscopes or astrology. Seriously. When he was six, his mom thought it was funny to make him stick his head out the car window and scream, "What's your sign?" at women walking by. That is the extent of his experience. Also, Mason is an Aquarius… ladies.
Comments made by U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) about Islam earlier this week continue to generate a response – and generally not a positive one.
The heat wave may have cut into attendance at a popular suburban event this week.
Eagles guitarist and rock legend Joe Walsh is taking sides in the Illinois 8th Congressional District race – and he's not throwing his support to the Congressman who shares his name.
Dozens of people have filed to run for Illinois' 18 seats in the U.S. House.
The office said the stop was conducted because the vehicle's registration was suspended.
Walker Buehler gave up one run over seven innings and the Red Sox went on to beat the White Sox at Fenway Park on Patriots' Day.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is a voting member of the College of Cardinals, the body that will hold the conclave to elect a new pope.
Angel Reyes, 24, of Lyons, was arrested by the ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 and charged with one count of first-degree murder.
The player, self-named San Judas Tadeo, bought the winning $10,000,000 Bankroll ticket at a Speedway gas station at 3200 South Cicero Avenue.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Volunteers will help remove trash, fix up playgrounds, and lay mulch at more than 170 public parks citywide.
The messages were sent the same day U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared similar information in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included the Atlantic’s editor-in-chief.
The annual White House Easter egg roll featured nearly 30,000 real eggs.
Father McGrath of Old St. Patrick’s Church reacts as thousands, who were already expected to gather here for Easter Monday, are now expected to come to pray for Pope Francis.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the extended forecast.
Angel Reyes, 24, of Lyons, was arrested by the ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 and charged with one count of first-degree murder.
Chicago Catholics gathered at their local churches to mourn the loss and legacy of Pope Francis.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is a voting member of the College of Cardinals, the body that will hold the conclave to elect a new pope.
The office said the stop was conducted because the vehicle's registration was suspended.
Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich is mourning the "profound loss" of Pope Francis.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
Walker Buehler gave up one run over seven innings and the Red Sox went on to beat the White Sox at Fenway Park on Patriots' Day.
In a game twice delayed by rain for a total of 98 minutes, the teams exchanged runs in the 10th.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Edgar Quero added a go-ahead, two-run single and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday, ending their worst road start in team history.
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
A day after a wild 13-11 win, Kyle Tucker tripled and drove in two runs along with Suzuki and Busch, Dansby Swanson added two hits for the NL Central leader, including a double.
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
Officers arrived at that area and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
