Donald Trump

President Trump promised increased tariffs on the campaign trail. As president-elect he's doubled own on the pledge, targeting Canada, Mexico, and once again China. Illinois agriculture organizations still hope he doesn't mean it.

Long was one of the first elected officials to publicly support Trump. When most considered Trump’s candidacy a joke, Long touted Trump to foreign leaders and GOP insiders who snickered at the notion that the real estate mogul and reality TV star would be the next president.

The federal health department nominee has a history of spreading false information, but he could find a partner in Illinois on food regulations.

The wait time for phone calls to Planned Parenthood of Illinois also doubled in the days immediately after the election.

Scharf, a Clayton resident, served as one of Donald Trump’s attorneys through his criminal legal proceedings.

St. Louis-area immigration agencies and attorneys warn immigrants to renew their government documents before a potential mass deportation next year.

This Veterans Day also marks a special day for Duckworth, a veteran herself — who’s celebrating the 20-year anniversary of surviving being severely injured in the line of duty.

The Republican senator cast doubt that lawmakers will have enough support to curtail abortion access nationwide.

While Democrats have locked up another supermajority in Springfield, Illinois Republican leaders say Donald Trump’s stronger showing in his third presidential run indicate the state GOP is building momentum.

A message of sadness and resistance was echoed by more than a dozen Democratic state lawmakers who voted to keep Illinois one of the most welcoming states for immigrants.